Welcome to the International Living Press Room. Here you will find recent news updates to assist you in your research on overseas travel, living, retirement, and real estate.
Since 1979, International Living has operated on a simple premise: We believe our readers can live better...for less...travel farther...have a lot of fun...and maybe make a lot of money...when they expand their world beyond their own shores. Our job is to help our readers discover places that are under-valued...under-appreciated...under-developed...places that the masses have yet to find. And then to help them understand how they can take advantage of the opportunities these places offer—to improve their quality of life...to lower their cost of living...and to invest for profitable return—before the rest of the world catches on.
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Press Releases
96% of Readers Polled Say I.R.S. Shouldn’t Have Power to Seize PassportsPosted on May 24, 2012 by Carol Barron
96% of readers surveyed in an online poll said they disagreed with a new provision in the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act,” which would allow the State Department to revoke, restrict, refuse to grant, or to deny renewal of the passports of U.S. citizens who the I.R.S. alleges owe back taxes.
Uruguay: “More First World than the U.S.”Posted on May 2, 2012 by Carol Barron
Journalists carrying out research in Uruguay on behalf of InternationalLiving.com found high-quality real estate at prices lower than in the U.S., low taxes, a varied climate, and excellent and very affordable healthcare in modern hospitals.
Irish Real Estate: Prices Now “80% Off-Peak”Posted on April 28, 2012 by Carol Barron
Irish property prices have been in free fall since 2008 and so-called “fire sale” auctions, in which real estate is put on the market with price tags that are a fraction of previous valuations, have become a regular occurrence.
Americans Retire Overseas “From $600 per Month”Posted on April 13, 2012 by Carol Barron
U.S. citizens can retire overseas for as little as $600 a month per couple, according to the live-abroad experts at InternationalLiving.com. An article in InternationalLiving.com’s latest magazine issue highlights the world’s five best low-cost, high-value retirement destinations outside the U.S.
World’s Top Real Estate Hotspots RevealedPosted on March 29, 2012 by Carol Barron
U.S. citizens planning on investing in property should focus on booming emerging markets overseas, new research has found. InternationalLiving.com’s Global Real Estate Index 2012 highlights the world’s 27 most attractive—and potentially lucrative—real estate hotspots outside the U.S.
Test-Drive a Retirement Overseas – FreePosted on February 2, 2012 by Carol Barron
InternationalLiving.com is looking for a single person or couple willing to spend a month road-testing an overseas retirement in colonial Cuenca, Ecuador – a destination that earned the top spot in their 2012 Global Retirement Index, a listing of the world’s best retirement havens.
Nicaragua Real Estate Down 44%Posted on December 14, 2011 by Suzan Haskins
Real estate prices in Nicaragua have dropped by as much as 44% since the beginning of the economic downturn. A short-lived property boom triggered real estate price increases in many parts of the country, with Nicaragua’s popular coastal regions witnessing a particularly pronounced jump.
The Depth of the Collapse in the Hard-hit Irish Property MarketPosted on November 24, 2011 by Carol Barron
Ireland’s property price boom, which began in the 1990s, came to an end with the onset of the global downturn and real estate asking prices have been in free fall ever since.
Panama: Most Business-Friendly Country in the AmericasPosted on November 10, 2011 by Carol Barron
Panama is the most business-friendly country for expatriates anywhere in the Americas, a major new study in the International Living November issue reveals. When compiling our Business Index 2011, IL’s researchers examined factors such as visa requirements, financing, how easy it is to set up a bank account, local taxes, business expenses, infrastructure and the local business culture in seven business-friendly countries.
Real Estate Price Drops Create Bargains in Colonial Latin AmericaPosted on October 10, 2011 by Carol Barron
InternationalLiving.com unearths rock-bottom pricing in colonial properties in the historic districts of Panama City, Granada and Cuenca. High-quality colonial-era real estate is coming onto the market with price tags from as little as $115,000 in historic city districts across Latin America.
Savvy Travelers Can Bed Down in Some of the World’s Most Exotic Locations—Without Paying a CentPosted on September 14, 2011 by Carol Barron
Homeowners preparing for trips overseas are turning to the Internet to find people willing to mow the lawn, take the dog for a walk or feed the goldfish in their absence. In return, the house-sitter can save thousands in accommodation costs.
U.S. Retirees Live It Up in Ecuador on a Social Security BudgetPosted on September 7, 2011 by International Living
International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2011 reveals the high standard of living possible in Ecuador for those receiving social security payments from the U.S.
Low Cost of Overseas Retirement RevealedPosted on August 4, 2011 by Carol Barron
Americans considering retirement in sunnier climes can now determine exactly how much their new life would cost in seven of the most popular Central and South American destinations—before they set foot on a plane.
Irish Bargains Coming: Get Ready to Grab That Holiday HomePosted on July 6, 2011 by Suzan Haskins
More than 36 million Americans have Irish roots. If you’re one of them – or even if you just wear the green once a year –it’s now easier and more affordable than ever to strengthen your ties to the Auld Sod.
North Americans Living “Lighter on the Land” on Small Farms OverseasPosted on May 31, 2011 by Carol Barron
In the June 2011 issue of International Living Magazine, editor Suzan Haskins talks with several expats embracing a more self-sufficient life outside the U.S. in her article, “Farms and Gardens: The Freedom of Self-Sufficiency.”
Retirees Sail the Caribbean for 8 Years On a $1,000-Per-Month BudgetPosted on May 25, 2011 by Carol Barron
Gary and Julie discovered that learning how to sail, buying a sailboat, and cruising from island to island isn’t as difficult – or expensive – as they once believed. In fact, they wound up spending eight full years sailing the Caribbean on their own boat, without any major problems, and spent only $1,000 a month to do it.
Savvy World Travelers Saving Thousands With SIM Cards, Skype, and SmartphonesPosted on May 23, 2011 by Carol Barron
Checking emails, making phone calls, texting friends, and surfing the web with your mobile phone overseas can be a pricey proposition. But it’s easy to stay in touch from abroad – on the cheap – if you know how best to use the technology available to you these days.
Costa Rica Beaches on Sale: Prices Down Now 30%-50%Posted on May 23, 2011 by Carol Barron
Prices on beachfront properties along certain stretches of Costa Rica’s coast have tumbled. It means a window of opportunity has opened there for Americans anxious to “rescue their retirements” by looking for dollar-stretching opportunities overseas.
Working the Latitudes: IL Interviewed on My Carolina TodayPosted on April 26, 2011 by Jennifer Stevens
In this video, International Living executive editor, Jennifer Stevens, talks to the hosts of My Carolina Today about how you can earn a living in a developed world currency, but live in a country where the cost of living is much lower than in the States or Canada.
More Americans Beating Inflation by Living/Earning OverseasPosted on April 6, 2011 by Suzan Haskins
With inflation skyrocketing in the U.S., more and more Americans are finding a surefire way to beat rising costs: by living and working overseas. It’s called “working the latitudes.” You earn in one jurisdiction (where the cost of living is relatively high) and live in another (where the cost of living is much lower).
U.S. Claims Top Spot in IL’s Quality of Life Index 2011Posted on January 3, 2011 by Dan Prescher
International Living has just published its annual Quality of Life Index for 2011. The Index ranks most countries in the world in nine different categories to come up with overall ratings for their comparative qualities of life.
Belize’s Little-Known “Qualified Retired Persons” Program Offers Big Incentives to Foreign ResidentsPosted on August 18, 2010 by Dan Prescher
The “Qualified Retired Persons” program isn’t well known, but it offers big incentives to U.S. and other expats who want to live and do business in Belize, as explained in the September 2010 issue of International Living magazine.
Want To Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Get Out of the U.S., Says InternationalLiving.comPosted on June 1, 2010 by Dan Prescher
Want to live longer and healthier? You can increase your chances if you move out of the U.S.
So says InternationalLiving.com in a survey of its editors and writers from around the world. Read the story here: Feel Younger, Live Longer: The World’s Healthiest Places to Live in 2010.
- Survey Shows Record Number of Americans Ready to Leave the U.S.
Posted on March 31, 2010 by Dan Prescher
A survey of 500,000 International Living readers on March 22, 2010 found that 96% of respondents are more likely to move out of the United States than they were last year.
International Living Ultimate Event V in Ecuador Attracts Record Number of Americans and Canadians Looking For Retirement Opportunities AbroadPosted on February 18, 2010 by Suzan Haskins
A depressed global economy, rising health care costs, increased taxes, and lower quality of life are just a few of the reasons for a record-setting registration for the InternationalLiving.com Ultimate Event V in Quito, Ecuador, February 24-27.
- United States Fails to Make #1 on Quality of Life Index Five Years Running
Posted on February 12, 2010 by Suzan Haskins
For the past five years, the United States has failed to reach the #1 spot on International Living’s Quality of Life Index.
- InternationalLiving.com Names Canada 9th Best Place on Earth to Live in 2010 Quality of Life Index
Posted on January 26, 2010 by Dan Prescher
Don’t let the cold and the thousands of snowbirds fleeing south each winter fool you… Canada is in the Top Ten places on the planet to live according to the 2010 International Living Quality of Life Index.
- U.S. Less Free than Lithuania, Hungary and Malta in InternationalLiving.com’s 2010 Quality of Life Index
Posted on January 14, 2010 by Suzan Haskins
According to the 2010 Quality of Living Index published by InternationalLiving.com the U.S. is less free than Lithuania, Hungary, Malta and 42 other countries.
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International Living Ultimate Event Attracts Nearly 300 Attendees Who Explore the Growing Trend of …
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- 2007 QoL Index
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IL in the News
IL's Jen Stevens talks to CNBC about retiring overseas and how you could win a test-drive retirement in Cuenca, Ecuador
CNBC features a slideshow of International Living's top retirement havens
Ecuador’s retirement capital: International Living quoted in The Economist
The world’s top 10 retirement havens: Market Watch
Why Ecuador is a great place to retire: Money Ville
The Best Place to Retire Abroad Is… The Wall Street Journal
Dan Prescher talks to Travel Talk Radio about the advantages of International Living. You can listen to the radio interview here.
IL editor Dan Prescher is interviewed by Matt Davio of eMisstrade.com on living full and part-time overseas. You can watch the interview here.
Property expert Ronan McMahon is interviewed by Michael Patrick Shiels on Michigan's Morning Show on why you should look at buying that quaint cottage in Ireland right now. You can listen to the interview here.
IL executive editor Jennifer Stevens is interviewed by Kiplinger for an article on 8 Great Places To Retire Abroad.
IL editor Dan Prescher is interviewed by Bankrate.com for an article entitled: 7 Financial Considerations for Future Expats
IL executive editor, Jennifer Stevens, is interviewed by the hosts of My Carolina Today about how you can earn a living in a developed world currency, but live in a country where the cost of living is much lower.
IL names Ecuador the best retirement haven.
IL editor Dan Prescher is interviewed by CNBC. You can read the interview here: Retiring Outside the U.S. No Longer a Foreign Concept
How to Live to be 100: Dan Prescher is interviewed on BBC Radio Ulster about the healthiest places in the world to live. You can listen to the interview here. Read IL's full report on the world's healthiest places to live here
Some Like It Not Hot: Conde Nast Traveler November 2010
ABC News Interviews International Living’s Dan Prescher on the Best Places to Retire
O'Reilly Factor Interview Debates International Living's 2010 Quality of Life Index January 2010
8 Tips for an Affordable Retirement Abroad
Lone Star baby boomers thinking of Mexico for retirement home Date: 02/28/2009
South Africa, Mauritius lead African list for best quality of life Mexico Ranked First as Retirement Mecca Date: 09/07/2008
Retiring Overseas for the Adventurous Spirit Date: 07/31/2008
Southern Sanctuary Date: 07/20/2008
Nicaragua Is Today's Costa Rica Date: 07/07/2008
Low-cost Living: In Panama, a Refuge for U.S. Retirees Hoping to Stretch Their Dollars Date: 02/18/2008
Distinct Seasons, Polite People Date: 05/23/2008
Boomers Spending Their Golden Years in Latin America Date: 06/14/2008
If Only the Dollar Were Stronger Date: 04/20/2008
Don't Let Heat Go to Your Head Date: 04/09/2008
Choice of Countries Has Expanded Date: 04/09/2008
Expo to Explore Second Homes South of the Border Date: 04/08/2008
Gulf Island a Springboard to Ecuador Date: 04/08/2008
Retiring Abroad May Not Be Paradise Date: 02/04/2008
House-Hunting as Vacation Date: 10/11/2007
Panama Booms as Retirement Hot Spot for Americans Date: 09/22/2007
Mexico Top Retirement Haven Date: 09/21/2007
Mexico Named as Best Place in the World to Retire Date: 09/19/2007
Retiring Is Good as a Foreign Concept Date: 08/16/2007
Retiring Abroad Date: 07/31/2007
New Species of Snowbird Eyes Exotic Nests in Sun Date: 07/20/2007
Forget Florida; Central America the New Hot Spot for Retirees Date: 06/27/2007
Top 5 Places to Retire Abroad Date: 05/09/2007
The Next Boom: Real Estate Date: 03/25/2007
Live Like a King for Dollars a Day Date: 11/01/2006
Real Estate Tours Help Find That Retirement Destination Date: 08/17/2006
Panama: So Hot Right Now Date: 08/17/2006
A Promise of Heavenly Property on Earth Date: 01/14/2006
International Living Announces Its 2006 Quality of Life Index Date: 01/08/2006
2006 Quality of Life Index Date: 01/08/2006
International Living Announces Its 2006 Quality of Life Index Date: 01/08/2006
