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Fund Your Life Overseas

Wine-Tasting, Open-Air Markets, and Dinner Parties in Western Belize

Wine-Tasting, Open-Air Markets, and Dinner Parties in Western Belize

"I really like the people of Belize," says Ginny Ophof, who started visiting Belize after her mother moved to the Cayo District in 1977. "They have innate wisdom and empathy. They are tolerant and calm. Americans are better educated. But there's a lot they can learn from Belizeans." In 2007, Ginny moved to the Cayo, determined to spend quality time with her aging mom, who had just turned 85.

Online Coaching Funds My Dream Life in This Caribbean Paradise

Online Coaching Funds My Dream Life in This Caribbean Paradise

For years, I dreamed about moving overseas to a tropical climate. I was drawn to the Caribbean beaches of Mexico, Panama, and Brazil...but every time I read an article about Belize, something inside me lit up. It reminded me of my childhood in south Florida. I imagined myself swinging idly in a hammock and taking long walks along the shore.

A Laidback Business by the Beach in Affordable, Caribbean Belize

A Laidback Business by the Beach in Affordable, Caribbean Belize

David Diffendal is one of the many expats who came to the tropical peninsula of Placencia, Belize as a vacationer...but quickly recognized the business opportunities and quality of life on offer here...and stayed. "When I visited Placencia in 2014, I saw that there was a wealth of upscale restaurants, activities, and excursions in the village," says David.

An Income With an Easy-to Get Visa in Old World Spain

An Income With an Easy-to Get Visa in Old World Spain

There's nothing quite like dining outside on the streets of Madrid, enjoying the sweet-smelling, spring breeze. If its Indian food you crave, take your friends to Lavapies—a trendy, multicultural neighborhood in the heart of the city and the best place in town to get a good Indian.

Affordable Luxury in the Jewel of Spain’s Costa Blanca

Affordable Luxury in the Jewel of Spain’s Costa Blanca

This morning, I awoke to the spotless Altea seaside, refreshed by an early spring shower. These March mornings are cool, and showers are frequent at this time of year, but the afternoons are sunny and warm enough to peel off the jacket. I took my two dogs for our morning ritual, walking down to the craggy beach just a couple-of-minutes from my home.

Locations Best For

With more than three decades of expertise at our disposal, we strive to find the overseas destinations that are right for you. Look below to find the retirement havens that best fit your needs.

Upcoming Conferences

Fast Track Your Retirement Overseas Conference (All New for 2017)

Fast Track Your Retirement Overseas Conference (All New for 2017)

May 4th-6th 2017

Every so often, events transpire in just such a way that a window of opportunity slides open somewhere in the world. Most people won’t notice. They’ll walk right by. But when you know where to look… and have the foresight to act… you could find yourself living better than ever before, even while you spend less…

Fast-Track Ecuador: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference

Fast-Track Ecuador: Lifestyle and Opportunity Conference

June 22nd-24th 2017

Every so often, events transpire in just such a way that a window of opportunity slides open somewhere in the world. Most people won’t notice. They’ll walk right by. But when you know where to look… and have the foresight to act… you could find yourself living better than ever before, even while you spend less…

Your Own Home Overseas

A Bargain Homestead in Costa Rica For $155,000

A Bargain Homestead in Costa Rica For $155,000

You look out from your terrace over a vast tropical garden. You're surrounded by heliconias and bromeliads in shades of vivid red, bright yellow, orange, and combinations in between, along with orchid blooms. Banana and mango trees are heavy with fruit. It provides the perfect backdrop to a life lived outdoors, thanks to a year-round temperate climate—mid-70s F during the day, cooling off into the 60s F at night.

Tranquil Living, Friendly Neighbors, and a House for $115,000

Tranquil Living, Friendly Neighbors, and a House for $115,000

"I woke up this morning and saw 30 or more horses grazing in the bamboo forest across the street from our home," says Roger Wergin. "How's that for a tranquil retirement view?" Roger and his wife Cyndy feel they made the right decision when they bought a lot and built their three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in a gated community, just a 10-minute walk from the town of Olón, Ecuador

Three Homes in This Caribbean Beach Town That Pay for Themselves

Three Homes in This Caribbean Beach Town That Pay for Themselves

The first two times I visited the town of Santa Marta, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, I was a tourist who just wanted to relax on its superb beaches, eat its amazing, fresh seafood, and soak up its vibrant nightlife. And Santa Marta delivered.

Own Your Piece of Caribbean Island Paradise From $122,000

Own Your Piece of Caribbean Island Paradise From $122,000

The Caribbean island of Roatan, about 40 miles off the coast of mainland Honduras, is well and truly on the expat radar. But that doesn't mean there aren't real estate bargains to be had. Prices here dropped during the housing crash of 2008 but have since leveled off. Plus, due to the devaluing of their dollar, Canadians, a major percentage of buyers on the island, haven't been buying in recent years.

Low Rents and the Good Life: Why Expats are Being Enticed by Vietnam

Low Rents and the Good Life: Why Expats are Being Enticed by Vietnam

Of all the countries in Southeast Asia that I have scouted, Vietnam is the most exciting and the most fascinating. Foreign and alluring, exotic and enticing...I would go back in a heartbeat, live there without hesitation. There's so much more to this country than just its past. I was shocked to find pristine white-sand beaches...astonished to find pine forests amid temperate mountains...

Why This Mexico Spot is More Than Just a Real Estate Play

Why This Mexico Spot is More Than Just a Real Estate Play

Over a decade ago, I first wiggled my toes in the soft white sands of Tulúm, Mexico...felt the warm sunshine on my face as gentle breezes rustled through the palms...and gazed at the gentle turquoise waters. Ever since, this Riviera has held a special place in my heart—so much so that these days I call it home for part of the year.

The Best Neighborhoods to Buy in Peru’s “White City”

The Best Neighborhoods to Buy in Peru’s “White City”

Standing in the middle of Arequipa's central Plaza de Armas, it's hard not to be impressed. The magnificent, centuries-old Basilica Cathedral stretches the entire length of one side of the plaza. Behind it in the distance rise the snow-covered volcanic cones of Misti, Pichu Pichu, and Chachani.

Editor's Choice

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Phuket: Easy Island Living With Home Comforts for $2,200 a Month

Mexican Healthcare Feels Like a Return to U.S. Values

Affordable Healthcare with a Personal Touch in Belize

Ask the Experts

Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico?

Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico?

I will be moving to Mexico in the coming months but I still have reservations about claiming my social security while residing in Mexico. Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico? Do I need to return to the states every few months? Do I need to keep an address in <a class="more-link" href="https://internationalliving.com/can-i-still-claim-my-social-security-if-i-move-to-mexico-qa/">Read more...<span class="screen-reader-text">: Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico?</span></a>

“Should we retire in Colombia or Ecuador?”

“Should we retire in Colombia or Ecuador?”

Hi IL Experts, We have decided to retire in South America and have narrowed it down to either Colombia or Ecuador. Our monthly income will be in the $2000 a month bracket. We would like access to a reasonable level of healthcare an area safe for expats. Is this possible in either country? Should we <a class="more-link" href="https://internationalliving.com/should-we-retire-in-colombia-or-ecuador-qa/">Read more...<span class="screen-reader-text">: “Should we retire in Colombia or Ecuador?”</span></a>

Video Gallery

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The White-Sand Beach of Paamul, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
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