An Island-Hopping Adventure in Greece
Mykonos… Paros… Santorini… Sparkling azure water, whitewashed villages covered in bright pink bougainvillea, fiery orange sunsets, chilled white wine and the freshest seafood imaginable…
Retire Overseas
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.
The Best Beaches in Portugal
With more than 1,600 kilometres of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal offers a variety of beaches to suit every taste, for sunning, surfing, kayaking, windsailing…you name it. Here’s a look at five great destinations in various regions of the country...
Test Driving Expat Life in Panama
“I’ve got the Bocas Blues,” says Michelle Estes. She recently spent five months test-driving life overseas in the island paradise of Bocas del Toro. And she’ll have the blues until she goes back there in December…hopefully, this time, for good. Located in western Panama, the province of Bocas del Toro is part mainland, part archipelago. Here, over 100 jewel-bright islands stud the translucent...
The 5 Most Affordable Places I’ve Lived in Europe
I’ve been traveling full-time, mostly around Europe, for just over six years. In that time, I’ve bounced around a lot—renting tiny top-floor studios in artistic Parisian neighbourhoods, spacious two-bedroom apartments in the Swiss Alps, even a room in an ancient farmhouse on the sunny southern island of Malta. In every place, I’ve tracked my spending fastidiously...
Chiang Mai Rentals
The room’s white tiled floor made it feel large and cool. The queen-size bed, generally standard in condos in Chiang Mai, had a simple bed head, which would work with any style of decoration. There was also a modest dining room table for two, a fridge, microwave and a white tiled shower/toilet...
Retire in Bali
There are so many good reasons to retire in Bali. The Balinese are an enchanting people and their culture and religion is fascinating. Almost everyone speaks English which means there’s no language barrier and so daily life feels more relaxed. Plus, who wouldn’t want the conveniences of home, beautiful beaches, excellent shopping and delicious...
Living in Bali
While Bali has been a hotspot on the tourist map for decades, it’s still managed to retain much of its distinctive culture and traditions. The Balinese form of Hinduism is unique to this treasure of an island in that it was created blending animism, Buddhism and ancestral worship, with an Indian form of Hinduism. Every day you will see the local women...
Weather in Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island sandwich between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is bursting with rice paddies, jungles, mountains and an abundance of beaches; it has something for everyone. It’s located only eight degrees south of the equator, so it enjoys tropical weather year-round. Generally, there aren’t significant temperature swings with the highs nearing...
Retirement in Kuala Lumpur
When Dermot and Kerrie Maconaghie moved to Kuala Lumpur (also known as KL) for work they never imagined it would be a permanent move. Now, having both retired, friends back in Australia often ask, “When are you coming home?”. “Our answer is always the same,” says Kerrie, 55. “Life is too good to leave. We Read more...
Why Spain Is My Favourite Place in Europe
When I first set foot in Spain, decades back, its romantic, rich history, its people and the soothing rhythms of daily life here won me over. In the many years since, I’ve returned time and again, to study, to work and to live. I spend a quarter of every year here—part-time living in Europe is easy, you can stay for 90-day...