ILA Magazine: The World’s Best Places to Retire Overseas Subscribe Now and Save 35% about subscribing to International Living Magazine Five years ago, I finished a job with an Australian television network and, a few months off 65, stood little or no chance of finding another job. My wife Lorraine and I had been considering an overseas move for some time. We knew that wherever we went we wanted to take our dog, Scooter. Looking to Europe, we checked out Ireland, Spain and Portugal...
My wife Lorraine and I retired to Europe three years ago. Since then we’ve toured the U.K. and France; caravan and beloved dalmatian dog, Scooter, in tow. We’ve bought and sold property in France and now we’re exploring Spain and Portugal rent-free thanks to housesitting. We’ve always been thrifty and over the past few years...
Four hours in 30-degree heat, drinking beer, chatting with the locals, competing for cheap giveaways and all for 30 seconds of lycra-clad cyclists whipping past. And loving every minute of it. This is expat life in France at its absolute best. It’s almost worth retiring to France just for this moment… The day the Tour Read more...
There are so many great things about retiring to Europe and, the great news is, you don’t have to be rich to do it. A modest budget can provide you with a fabulous lifestyle here. Imagine exploring ancient castles and cathedrals and walking in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc and El Cid…You can do it...
When people think of the south of France, amongst the first places that come to mind are destinations like Provence, Carcassonne, Nice and the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera). Indeed, they are all beautiful and you should put them on your bucket list to visit…but would you really want to retire there?
So you’ve finally made the decision. You’ve fallen in love with France’s rich culture and history and have decided to pack up and move to live the European dream. But the burning question is, can you? While there are no restrictions on buying a house in France there are stringent visa requirements and issues for Aussies wanting to put down roots in France.
My wife Lorraine and I decided to settle in France for lots of reasons… It’s a welcoming country packed with cultural and historical experiences, it’s home...
When we decided we would give retiring in Europe a go, we began our search with the U.K., Ireland and Spain. But no matter where we looked, we kept coming back to France...