ILA Magazine: The World’s Best Places to Retire Overseas Subscribe Now and Save 35% about subscribing to International Living Magazine 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.
Portugal is a predominantly Roman Catholic country with a close-knit family ethic. Its rich culture results from many influences, including Celtic, Lusitanian, Phoenician, Germanic, Visigoth, Viking, Sephardic Jewish and Moorish. In recent decades...
A side from the significant logistics involved, what does it really take to move overseas? And why do many who thoroughly explore the idea fail to pull the trigger while others simply pack a few bags, jump on a jet and are off to live their next chapters...
It was 2015 and my wife Jacqueline and I were planning to travel. I was 54 and Jacqueline 48. While we both enjoyed our jobs and loved our home on the outskirts of Melbourne, we wanted to satisfy our wanderlust while still young enough to enjoy...
It's fair to say that most people who dream of visiting Cambodia are more likely to be influenced by the exotic draw of its ancient temples, royal palaces and saffron-robed monks than anything else. The majority of Cambodia’s 5 million annual...
The view is miles of blue ocean, the sunlight playing across its gentle ripples. Below me is a verdant valley that stretches all the way to the crescent of sand marking one of the island’s most popular beaches, Chaweng. It’s calm and tranquil here and the...
Heads turned. Our cover was blown. We were beginners and they all knew it. We were standing in line under a high glass dome that shed dappled light over the scene. Smiling, efficient attendants swirled around us. My whole body was tingling with...
Johnny Blundstone’s working routine these days is a far cry from the 30 years he spent as a waiter in Australia. Instead of the daily split shifts of lunches and dinners, taking orders and delivering dishes to often demanding diners, he now starts each day...
Gaining entry to Sri Lanka, a stunningly beautiful island in the Indian Ocean, is easy for most nationalities. You can apply for short stay visas online and extensions are relatively straightforward. A range of long-stay visa options are available for those...
Without a doubt the hardest thing to ask an expat in Phnom Penh is to make a short list of the best restaurants and bars in the capital city. There are literally thousands of them. They’re everywhere and cater to every niche, nationality and taste...
As great as travelling is, it can sometimes be a pain to plan for it. There’s the stress of dealing with finding plane tickets that won’t cost you an arm and a leg and trying to budget your daily expenses while you’re overseas. If that isn’t enough, you still have to research places you might be interested in visiting...