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Thousands of Australians have found a way to afford their dream retirement…with many able to retire years earlier than they ever thought possible.
Their secret: retiring overseas.
Thanks to International Living Australia, they’ve discovered paradise destinations all around the world that are cheaper…healthier…safer…and freer…than spending their golden years at home.With expat correspondents all over the globe, we report on destinations where you can enjoy a more comfortable, affluent and carefree life than you’ve ever had before. In some of these places, your money goes as much as three times further than it does here in Australia.
Imagine…tripling the purchasing power of every cent you have overnight. No more counting pennies…no more tip-toeing around purchases. You’ll spend with confidence…when you want…on the things you want.
Meals out, day trips, massages, maids, cleaners—you can have it all. And it’s within reach this year.
These are places not too far from home where you can live legally and safely…where real estate is cheap, healthcare is either free or very affordable, and English is widely spoken…
Some are just a stone’s throw from Australia. So you’ll be able to hop back and forth as you please…to see family, friends and whoever else you want to make jealous with your new lifestyle.
If you’ve ever dreamt of a retirement without money worries…of taking control and living life on your terms…without worrying about an ever-diminishing nest egg…this could be your best chance.
Think it can’t be done?
We’ll introduce you to Australians just like you who are living this dream right now. Many of them live in beautiful beachfront villas. Others live in exclusive gated communities. Some live in luxury apartments in some of the best and most vibrant cities on the planet.
One of our primary goals is to show you that that this kind of luxury lifestyle isn’t just for the rich and famous. We’ll show you how you can comfortably afford it, how easy it is to start your new life overseas, and what you need to do this year to kick it all off.
In the end, your hardest decision won’t be whether or not to make the leap…but which amazing paradise to choose.
Even though it was two-and-a-half years ago, the moment is still vivid in my mind. My friend Tony accosted me at the local shopping centre. He had heard my family and I were selling our house and moving overseas. His eyes were piercing and earnest and carried a sense of urgency. His fingers were digging into my forearm in an attempt to really make his point. “Don’t do it Rachel! Just don’t do it!”...
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At 51 years of age, my husband Rob and I shocked our friends and family when we announced we were relocating to Bali. In 2016, after selling our half-acre home, two cars and most of our belongings, we ran away from home. Don’t worry, the kids are old enough to look after themselves—in fact, they’re now the biggest supporters of our new life...
Europe is like candy for the senses. Whether you want to listen to the steamy rhythms of Flamenco in Seville, sample cabernet sauvignon on the left bank of Bordeaux’s Gironde River or inhale plumes of lavender on the island of Hvar, holidays in Europe are irresistible...
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Ask most long-term expats if Cambodia is a safe place to live and they will likely be too busy trying to hold back laughter to be able to answer. But don’t worry; it’s just a question that seems almost absurd to expats based here. The short answer is yes, Cambodia is a safe place to live. Twenty or 30 years ago it was the sort of question people asked before even entering the country...