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Editor's Note:  This is an extract from my book, “At Home At Los Islotes”. Revealing the behind-the-scenes story of Lief...

I give a presentation for our annual Live and Invest in Europe Conferences… sharing my “expat story,” as we refer...

By Western European standards, Spain is a big country. In this part of the world it’s second in size only...

Spain should be near the top of your list for a retirement or second home destination. The lifestyle is fantastic…...

Lief and I have tromped a lot of beaches. From Nicaragua to Belize, from Uruguay to Ecuador, from the shores...

"How much money do I need to retire?" This is one of the questions we’re asked most often at Live...

Sunny days, stunning beaches, happy people... A low cost of living, tons of cheap property, and tasty food... Healthy living,...

I’m in Spain again, much to my delight, for our first-ever Live And Invest In Spain Conference. Some sunshine, seafood,...

Most people haven’t heard of Montenegro, and that’s OK. It’s a tiny country of about 5,300 square miles (13,800 square-kilometers),...

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

This week, as we celebrate Live And Invest Overseas’ 16th anniversary, we’ve been taking a stroll down memory lane, remembering...

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

“I’m an older single woman looking for a change. Is overseas retirement an option for me?” This is one of...

Europe is on a tear right now with visitor numbers breaking record levels, and Americans are arriving in droves—both for...

My husband was a wine distributor when we lived in Illinois, and we spent many vacations in California’s famous wine...

Why would anyone want to “go offshore” anyway? That’s a question I ask myself at this time of year, as...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

Retiring to an overseas haven has become a reality for many in the current day, including Peg, a retired teacher,...

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

We were living in Ireland when the euro was introduced. In January 1999, 11 member states of the EU, including...

People with chronic illnesses have a lot to think about when deciding where to retire overseas. Healthcare is already a...

Yesterday, I introduced you to one of our two favorite property opportunities in Panama right now. That new project is...

One question I’m asked more than most any other is to do with structures. Specifically: Do you need one?

Do you want to find a towering husband or wife? Then you should focus your attention on the following ten...

In Mexico, elderly members of society are revered and honored. Most older Mexicans age at home with multiple generations of...

When Lief and I sat down to map out the plan for our book "How To Buy Real Estate Overseas...

Panama has long been recognized as one of the best—and easiest—options in the world for a backup residency.When former President...

Europe has been a draw for me since I was in high school. I saved up my junior year to...

We believe real estate is the best asset you can hold to protect and grow your wealth. We believe that...

We here at Live and Invest Overseas receive more questions to do with collecting Social Security and using Medicare while...

More than ever, people are asking, "What does the future look like?" In Belize it looks appealingly like the past....

The world’s best buys on beachfront property in 2021 are to be found in Northern Cyprus, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and...

Clear turquoise waters lapping gently against soft white sand… palm trees rustling in the warm breeze… red and blue fishing...

What a dicey year. Just when we thought our respective countries had a grip on the pandemic, a second or...

If you want to open a bank account in the United States, you walk into a branch of a bank...

While some countries make residency difficult and painful to acquire (ahem, France), others make it exceedingly easy. They want foreign...

Around the globe, countries have faced the COVID-19 pandemic differently. In Colombia, we experienced strict lockdowns that affected our ability...

I'm never shy when it comes to singing the praises of my adopted home and favorite city: Paris. But I've...

White-sand beaches... warm water... year-round sunshine... and one of the healthiest diets in the world... For sun and sand lovers,...

I’m a big fan of the tiny home. Many times, I find myself dreaming of less clutter...better economy... a simpler...

How can you keep up with your plans of moving and/or buying property overseas in the middle of a pandemic?...

When looking for the best country to launch your new life overseas the important thing to remember is the following:...

BeautifulPeople.com is an online dating service that only allows attractive people to join. Applicants submit photos and within 48 hours...

Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British people in death as she did in life. Her passing this week prompted...

Looking for a supermodel for a wife? Then you should be buying a ticket to one of the following countries...