You have probably heard before that you should rent property before buying when moving overseas. It’s what we usually recommend...

Whether you’re just visiting or just moved to this beloved retirement haven, you might be overwhelmed by what to do...

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When my husband and I first decided to move abroad, we contemplated many options all over the world… First, we...

Portugal’s Silver Coast, or Costa da Prata in Portuguese, is best known for its ancient towns with cobblestone streets, breathtaking...

If you’ve ever spent time in Portugal you’re likely familiar with the beautiful clamshell-shaped, traditionally copper-hammered cooking devices called cataplanas. Aromatics...

5 Insider Tips For Portugal Expats Thinking about making the move to Portugal? That's pretty darn exciting, but let's face...

These Overseas Destinations Offer You A Chance To Find Property At A Bargain Price

We rank Mexico in our list of the best places to live and retire overseas. Mexico has some of the...

Las Perlas offers an island lifestyle reminiscent of the Virgin Islands back in the 70s… This string of islands has...

Minho, Portugal, marches to the beat of its own drum… As if being the birthplace of Portugal wasn’t enough, Minho...

I am self-aware of my personality quirks; I knew that one of my biggest challenges when moving to San Pedro,...

My family moved to Cascais sight unseen. We had spent time in Portugal on several occasions but never with the...

Gun laws vary in every country. It is important to understand that gun ownership is a privilege, not a right....

My mom’s knee had been giving her trouble for years. By the time she finally saw a doctor, there was...

Owning a second home overseas comes with a lot of benefits. But what are the best countries to buy in?...

English-speaking islands  offer island life with some of the familiarity of home. Visit or relocate to any of these islands...

When traveling to Belize embrace the country and the way of life it offers... Hey, it's our #1 Caribbean retirement...

Here's our tale of How We Escaped The Frozen North... We came to Belize from northern Idaho. We were used...

Belize Vs Costa Rica is a recurring theme when it comes to making a retirement or expat living call. These...

My husband Nathan and I had been visiting San Pedro, Belize since 2014 with plans to move there as soon...

Panama has some of the best expat beach towns anywhere in the world. Whatever you want, you can find it...

The Caribbean has a reputation for being an expensive option but it doesn’t have to be. In this list we’ll...

The moment we decided to pack our lives into suitcases and make the leap across the Atlantic to Portugal, I...

The overseas property market is booming and this means now is a better time than ever to invest in real...

Don’t be fooled. Panama may be small in size but it offers a world of options when it comes to...

Panama offers international-standard health care, and medical tourism is a booming industry here. Panama City is home to Hospital Pacífica...

Negotiating a real estate deal in another country—both the purchase and the sale—is likely to be different for you than...

“I can only stay for about an hour. I have a meeting about establishing a food co-op at 10:30, and,...

If you’re not a Panamanian, Panama is a foreign country for you…which means the way people do things here will...

Lee and Jennifer Scott were ready to retire when their son graduated from college in 2012. “We sold the house,...

We focus a lot on the benefits of retiring overseas, or buying a second home overseas. But what about if...

Finding quality health care overseas is a top priority for most expats and retirees. Luckily you can find excellent healthcare...

Mexico is in our list of the Best Countries To Retire Overseas. So, here is a list of things to...

Panama is a country blessed to be surrounded by water on two sides, with the Caribbean Sea on the north,...

I’ve always loved to follow animal trails in the forest, explore roads less traveled, and try out new routes. This...

If you are looking for a home blessed with Algarve sun and sea, but without the tourist hordes that converge...

I’m a native Californian... such a native Californian, in fact, I was actually born in Hollywood. I always lived in...

When traveling or living overseas it is important to learn the local customs and blend into the culture. Rather than...

The ideal life for many is being able to take a short drive from home to the beach, or from...

When it came to an overseas retirement, Mandy and Peter knew what they were looking for… “We wanted to retire...

The advantage of making my living as a writer, journalist, and translator is that I can work from anywhere in...

Nestled on the banks of the Tagus River, to the south of Lisbon, lies Almada, a city that blends history,...