The 13 Best Places to Visit in Belize
Bathed by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, Belize is in Central America, south of Mexico and east of Guatemala. Although it is a small country....
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Imagine lounging on your deck, cold beer in hand, while the turquoise waters of Koh Samui lap the shore in front of you…Or picture yourself in the hustle and bustle of Penang, which plays host to 85,000 street food stalls…
Perhaps a mountain getaway is more your thing—you’ll be spoilt for choice in Chiang Mai, a city known for its ancient temples and long list of outdoor activities, from abseiling and paragliding to dragon boat rides and hot springs…
Outside of Southeast Asia, you’ll find property bargains galore in countries like Spain, Italy and Greece, which are bursting with Old-World charm and culture. Wind your way through cobblestone streets, past quaint cafés, taking in the smells of freshly baked bread and strong coffee…Or picture a life for yourself in the South of France, spending your days sipping wine and eating cheese…
Or, if you’re yearning for a cooler climate, venture north to Ireland, Scotland or Wales—where the rugged landscape is unrivalled…
Further afield, retirement havens in Central and South America continue to attract expats from all over the world—from sleepy villages in Costa Rica to beachside resort towns in Mexico. Wherever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in International Living Postcards.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language
When my partner and I decided to move to Barcelona many years ago, I spent some time planning what I was going to do with my time out there. He was a musician and travelled a lot. I needed something to make some income and also a way to meet people.
Living Well in Da Nang, Vietnam on $2,100 a Month
“Living in Da Nang is fun!” says Carol Mitchell, a 63-year-old counsellor who moved to this progressive central coast city in 2015. She and her husband Dan, a family practice physician, lived for a year in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, before relocating to Da Nang—a decision they are both happy they made. Dan works in Read more...
Expat Adventures in Beach Town Thailand
Selling up almost everything we owned in Australia, packing up what little was left and taking off to Thailand eight years before my prescribed retirement age was a significant risk. My wife Vivien and I had a dream of a new life. A life away from the rat race of work, demanding careers, doing more Read more...
5 Fun Things To Do In Ubud, Bali
Ubud is well-known these days, especially since the film Eat Pray Love brought thousands of people looking for themselves through healing, yoga and alternative lifestyles. Those who love the arts, literature and healthy living had, of course, already discovered the joys of Ubud and it is still a rich, vibrant and cultural centre to visit Read more...
Top 12 Must-See Portuguese Cities
Almost half of Portugal’s population of 10,300,000 is concentrated between two major metropolitan areas: the capital of Lisbon, and Porto in the north. The remainder of the country’s residents live in cities, towns, and villages of varying sizes. Only a handful of Portugal’s 151 cities hold 100,000 or more residents, and about half range between Read more...
How To Make Friends Overseas
Ten years ago, I saw my move from Australia to Malaysia as more a leap of faith than a risky gamble. I’d spent time in Malaysia on business and on holiday over the years, so had some idea of what to expect but I knew that actually living there would be a whole lot different Read more...
Top 10 Cities in Peru
Peru has long been a popular tourist destination thanks to the popularity of the ancient mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, and its other fascinating archaeological sites. The growing reputation of its diverse cuisine is also attracting foodies from around the globe to sample a wide variety of ingredients from the sea, jungle, and mountains. Most Read more...
Bali Rentals From $9,000 a Year
The island of Bali is some 153 kilometres wide and spans 112 kilometres north to south, so while most of the action is in the south, whatever location you decide to settle in will not be particularly remote. The expat hotspots here are diverse and there’s something for all tastes. Below is a quick round-up Read more...
Dental Tourism in Phuket: $8,000 Savings and Paradise Island Perks
According to recent research, Aussies, especially those aged 45 to 55, have led the boom in Phuket medical tourism with dental care one of the top three most popular treatment segments. Dental tourists and local expats agree it’s the combination of Phuket’s state-of-the-art specialist dental clinics as well as the major cost saving compared to Read more...