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IL Radio Episode 37: A New Life in UruguayPosted on November 15, 2012 by Dan Prescher
David now makes his home in Uruguay and helps International Living readers keep up with that beautiful little country. We catch up with David and ask him about his new life in Uruguay on this edition of Finding Your Overseas Paradise.
IL Radio Episode 36: An Expat’s Insight on Living and Working in Costa RicaPosted on October 3, 2012 by Dan Prescher
It’s a long way from Deadwood, South Dakota, to Atenas, Costa Rica, but Tom and Kay Costello made the move nine years ago and have never looked back. In fact, the little bakery and restaurant they started in Atenas is now the nerve center of the expat community there… sooner or later you’ll meet everybody there is to meet at Kay’s Gringo Postres.
IL Radio Episode 35: Getting Residency in Panama the Easy WayPosted on September 7, 2012 by Dan Prescher
Panama is a perennial favorite among expats looking for a better life abroad, and achieving Panamanian residency just got a lot easier. A new visa program began in June that not only cuts the cost, but also cuts the time it takes to get Panamanian residency. Panama attorney and legal expert Rainelda Mata-Kelly has already helped clients start this process.
IL Radio Episode 34: Advice for Canadians Moving OverseasPosted on August 1, 2012 by Dan Prescher
Doug provides our attendees with the Canadian perspective on living, working, and investing abroad, and some of the topics we cover today might just surprise you even if you’re not from north of the border. Doug Hendler gives us the facts on this edition of Finding Your Overseas Paradise.
IL Radio Episode 33: Residency and Tax Issues in UruguayPosted on June 21, 2012 by Dan Prescher
Heard the news about Uruguay? I’m Dan Prescher and today I’m talking to a guy that you should know if Uruguay is on your radar screen. Juan Fischer is managing partner at the law firm of Fischer & Schickendantz, and what he doesn’t know about residency, tax, and investment in Uruguay probably isn’t worth knowing.
IL Radio Episode 32: Panama—Your Residency and Visa Issues AnsweredPosted on May 10, 2012 by Dan Prescher
When you talk about Panama, you’ll often find that you’re talking about all the things that make a place a tropical paradise. Panama is hugely popular with U.S. and Canadian expats, and for good reasons. But like any place else, having experienced legal help on your side is critical, even in Paradise.
IL Radio Episode 31: Expat Tax TipsPosted on March 29, 2012 by Dan Prescher
I’m Dan Prescher for International Living, and this week I’m talking to Nick Hodges—a guy who specializes in helping U.S. expats navigate the minefield of rules and regulations and properly file their taxes no matter where in the world they live or what their financial situation is.
IL Radio Episode 30: Tips on Starting a Business AbroadPosted on January 16, 2012 by Dan Prescher
Want to know what it takes to start a business abroad? David English wrote the book. David moved to Mendoza, Argentina, in 2003 with a love of the Argentine culture and some deep insights into what it takes for a foreign entrepreneur to make it overseas. His new book tells the stories of 10 successful entrepreneurs making their dreams come true in Mendoza’s beautiful wine country.
IL Radio Episode 29: Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere in the WorldPosted on September 28, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Jason Gaspero got the travel bug early…and before he was in his 30s, he’d been more places on the globe than most people ever dream of going. And luckily for Jason, he found a job that gave him the freedom to travel wherever he wanted.
IL Radio Episode 28: Living in Nicaragua—Cheap, Safe and StunningPosted on September 21, 2011 by Dan Prescher
For Tuey Murdock and her family, Nicaragua is the place that has it all… Stunning Pacific coast beaches, a great cost of living, excellent medical facilities, and a way of life that lets them relax and enjoy the natural wonders they find all around them.
IL Radio Episode 27: Retire to Ecuador for the Quality of Life and Value for MoneyPosted on September 15, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Jack and his wife, Debbie, had it made in the States and they could have retired anyplace they chose. But when it came down to quality of life and value for money, they chose to retire to Cotacachi, Ecuador.
IL Radio Episode 26: One Expat Gives Back to the Community in Granada, NicaraguaPosted on September 7, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Donna Tabor joined the Peace Corps 16 years ago, and her first station was Granada, Nicaragua. She’s been there ever since.
IL Radio Episode 25: Living and Working on Ecuador’s Stunning CoastPosted on August 17, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Mike Sager says the Ecuador coast is like the California coast used to be… beautiful and cheap. He ought to know…he’s a California native who now makes his living as a real estate consultant between the beautiful beaches just north of Guayaquil.
IL Radio Episode 24: A Profitable, Portable Career in Overseas RentalsPosted on August 10, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Sarah Booth’s travels have given her the perfect portable career…overseas rentals. She has rental properties in Mexico, Panama, Colombia and throughout Latin America, and she handles most of the management online.
IL Radio Episode 23: The Benefits of Living in MexicoPosted on July 27, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Glynna Prentice is International Living’s Mexico Editor for a reason…she loves the country and she loves to report back to IL readers regularly on the benefits of living in Mexico.
IL Radio Episode 22: Taking Your Portable Career to Merida, MexicoPosted on July 20, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Robert Abuda and Erich Briehl started out in Canada and ended up in Mexico. With portable careers and a passion for renovation, Robert and Erich can settle anywhere they choose…and right now they’re based in Merida.
IL Radio Episode 21: From New York to Belize—Big Business in a Small VillagePosted on July 13, 2011 by Dan Prescher
John and Pamela Solomon almost opened a restaurant in upstate New York…until they found a place that called their hearts…Placencia, Belize. Now their restaurant, Rumfish, is one of the most popular on the peninsula.
IL Radio Episode 20: A Canadian Couple Moved Offshore to Belize and Saved on Their TaxesPosted on July 7, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Paul and Kelly German had great lives back in Canada. But they found that Belize offered them a great lifestyle with a year-round summer and they could build their nest egg much faster than they could back home.
IL Radio Episode 19: American Family Open Popular Sports Bar in Corozal, BelizePosted on June 29, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Scott and Nancy Rifenbark and their kids had a dream… to someday live and work in a tropical paradise. They found the answer to that dream faster than they thought…in Belize.
IL Radio Episode 18: Safe and Happy in Merida, MexicoPosted on June 22, 2011 by Dan Prescher
The life paths of Kate Barron and Gary DeRose were about as far apart as they could be…until they crossed in Merida, Mexico. In this weeks’ episode, they tell us what brought them to Mexico’s beautiful and historic Yucatan capital and how they’ve made themselves at home there.
IL Radio Episode 17: The Benefits of Living in BelizePosted on June 8, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Being raised in Mexico City and writing extensively about the Caribbean, and Belize in particular, has given Don a unique insight into the benefits of living abroad.
IL Radio Episode 16: Help with Moving to Costa Rica–Your Legal Issues AnsweredPosted on June 1, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Roger Petersen is a native Costa Rican. He has lived throughout Latin America and was raised and educated in the U.S., so he knows the visa, real estate, and other legal issues from both sides.
IL Radio Episode 15: Starting Over in San Miguel de Allende, MexicoPosted on May 25, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Patrice Wynne now lives in San Miguel de Allende, and her unique take on life and business in central Mexico is an inspiration to anyone who thinks that the challenge of starting over is one to be savored.
IL Radio Episode 14: This Irishman Will Help You Find the Best Property DealsPosted on May 11, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Investing in international real estate has never been more profitable…or more varied and confusing. Finding the gems among all the possibilities on markets around the world is a daunting task, but it’s what Ronan McMahon does best.
IL Radio Episode 13: Expats Open a Successful Modern Art Gallery in Merida, MexicoPosted on May 4, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Adele Aguirre and Nic Lavroff came to Mexico from completely different directions. But once this successful businesswoman and this established fine art photographer found each other in Merida, the synergies were obvious.
IL Radio Episode 11: Following the Surf and Great Weather to PanamaPosted on April 20, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Retirees Stephen Johnson and Linda Murdock had some very specific location and lifestyle requirements…not least of which was Linda’s surf habit.
IL Radio Episode 10: Where to Find the Best Property Deals in the WorldPosted on April 14, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Find out from real estate expert Margaret Summerfield of Pathfinder International the areas on the planet where she has her eye today.
IL Radio Episode 9: Earn a Living from Anywhere in the WorldPosted on March 30, 2011 by Dan Prescher
When Winton Churchill left the U.S. for Huatulco, Mexico, it wasn’t with the intention of starting an entirely new career. But a sudden shift to a warm, laid-back tropical paradise only gave Winton yet another idea for earning a living…one that works from anywhere on earth…and one that he’s now teaching to other people. We’ll learn what it is and how Winton Churchill incorporated it into his overseas experience in this week’s Finding Your Overseas Paradise.
IL Radio Episode 8: How One Expat Took an Early Retirement and Moved to South AmericaPosted on March 23, 2011 by Dan Prescher
In 2001, he took an early retirement in the U.S. and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador. Since then, he and his partner, Julie, have lived and traded real estate throughout South America, most recently in Brazil, Uruguay and Colombia. Today he joins us to talk about his own strategies for living the expat life on Finding Your Overseas Paradise.
IL Radio Episode 7: When their Nest Egg Took a Huge Hit, This CA Couple Rescued Their Retirement in EcuadorPosted on March 16, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Ron and Terresa Moore from CA worked hard for 30 years, saving consistently for retirement. But when the economic crisis wiped out two-thirds of their nest egg, they decided to trade up overseas. Today they’re living better than ever in Ecuador—with enough funds to have a condo in the mountains and one on the beach, too. This week they share their story…
IL Radio Episode 6: Why We Recommend Vibrant, Varied, Prosperous PanamaPosted on March 9, 2011 by Dan Prescher
In this podcast, IL editor Dan Prescher interviews Jessica Ramesch, International Living’s Panama expert. Listen in to find out why Panama City is such a rich place to live, why close-in Pacific-coast beaches make sense, where to go for really low-cost living, how the pensionado program gains you discounts and residency, and more.
IL Radio Episode 5: From Israel to Costa Rica—A World Class Chef Takes His Trade to Lake ArenalPosted on March 2, 2011 by Dan Prescher
In today’s Podcast, IL editor Dan Prescher, interviews a world class chef from Israel, Eyal Ben Menachem. Ben traveled a lot around the world before ending up in Costa Rica. He now works as a chef in a B&B on the shores of Lake Arenal.
IL Radio Episode 4: Why Two Expats Are Happy Renting in Costa RicaPosted on February 23, 2011 by Dan Prescher
When Andy and Fran Brown were laid off in 2008, they knew their savings wouldn’t stretch in the U.S. – so they started to research their options and they ended up in Costa Rica. In this podcast, Dan Prescher chats to Andy and Fran about their new life overseas.
IL Radio Episode 3: American Expats Moved to Costa Rica And Opened a Yoga BusinessPosted on February 16, 2011 by Dan Prescher
In this podcast, IL editor Dan Prescher talks to expats Ben and Jill Hill who …
IL Radio Episode 2: Running A Successful B&B Business in MexicoPosted on February 16, 2011 by Dan Prescher
In this podcast, IL editor Dan Prescher talks to expat Alfred Rordame, who lives in …
IL Radio Episode 1: Why Move Overseas?Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dan Prescher
Welcome to Your Overseas Paradise — A weekly podcast from InternationalLiving.com about making the …
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