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In the summer of 2018, I was given the chance to write, as a contract freelancer, from anywhere in Europe I wanted to call home. And, so, I set about a task that increasing numbers of Americans are undertaking these days: looking for a country that would accept me not just as a long-term resident, but as a legal remote worker...
Americans—perhaps you among them—are increasingly asking the question: “How do I protect myself and my family in this current environment?” I’m not talking about hand-washing or social distancing at a local restaurant. I’m talking about “structural” ways to begin building a moat of sorts around yourself and your family...
Eventually, planes will fly again—making all sorts of beautiful corners of the world accessible once more. Among them will be these 21 great-value beaches. They’re all spots where it’s possible to live with the sand and surf steps from the front door—and that luxury won’t cost a fortune.
Have you considered retiring in Uruguay? It’s a mostly rural country with vast ranches, beautiful beaches, and a warm culture. And even though it's a small country, Uruguay offers a range of attractive cities and towns expats find attractive. Here are some of the best places to live in Uruguay, divided into three categories:
The Caribbean’s Bay Islands can aptly be described as bijou: Compact and quaint, they cut an elegant form of tropical island. Few outside of the diving community have heard of them. Which is a crying shame considering how much more than just underwater adventures they have to offer...
Americans don’t have to give up their citizenship to live overseas. But some do. Should you? Legally, the term is “expatriate.” The problem for Americans living in another country is that they must continue paying tax on their worldwide income. Merely departing the United States isn’t enough to end worldwide taxation...
Europe has so much to offer a potential expat…great food, a diverse choice of cultures, the stunning countryside where life is quiet and relaxed and the buzz of the rat race seems a million miles away, awe-inspiring mountains for skiing, and soft, sandy beaches for wiling away summer days…
In the 1940s and ’50s, the government of Uruguay explored for oil in the northwest part of the country in and near the Department of Salto. While they didn’t find the deposits of crude they were hoping for, they did discover something else of value: the hot mineral-rich water of the Guaraní Aquifer. Hot spring parks and resorts sprouted near the well sites...
Puerto Vallarta! The name conjures up sun and sand, margaritas, and music. Exciting as it is, though, after a few days you may want a break from the intense urban energy. The good news is you don’t have to go far. Here are three towns, two along the coast and one in the hills, all just over an hour away, that will bring...
The Makarska Riviera has been a magnet for sun and fun-seekers for generations. This rocky coastline in southeastern Europe has a fantastic mix of beaches, hiking trails, and historical sites. If you’re thinking about visiting or living along this stretch of coast in Croatia...