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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.
I am resigned to the fact that, as I get older, my body will react to its long-term usage. Things will give out. Parts will need to be replaced. Tune-ups will have their own section of my calendar. I have gone way beyond the youthful need of a gynaecologist, to seeing every “ist” known to Read more...
David, the capital of Chiriquí Province in western Panama, is becoming more and more popular as expats discover its convenience and affordability. David is Panama’s third-largest city, with a developed infrastructure, but a much lower cost of living than bustling Panama City. It serves as the commercial, business, transportation, education and healthcare hub for all Read more...
An elderly gentleman wearing a Panama hat and carrying a walking stick strolls leisurely down a cobblestone tree-lined street in a suburb of Lisbon. “That’s what I’m talking about,” says expat Dave Dougherty as he snaps a photo to preserve the moment. “Old World elegance is alive and well here in Estoril.”...
When you live on Penang Island, Malaysia, as my wife Kirsten and I do, you can’t help but be blown away by its colourful festivals, great architecture and diverse food options but sometimes you still need a change of scenery. One of the many things we love about the island is its proximity to so many exciting places to visit...
A few years ago, I left my comfort zone to travel solo. For most of my life, I’ve had the desire to travel. After a magical four months in Spain during university, I was hooked. I got home and all I could think about was that next trip. Growing up and even through university, I never really had to travel alone because of family, friends and university tours providing the plans and the company...
My wife Lisa and I are not wealthy. Yet, as I sit in my office gazing out at Penang Hill and the Penang Botanic Gardens, I realise how incredibly lucky we are to be living in Malaysia. We have an amazing lifestyle here. Lisa plays tennis four times a week at The Penang Sports Club—at 64 cents per game it’s ridiculously cheap—and The Penang Swimming Club, a 5-star facility, is my gym of choice...
The Christmas season here in Italy is in full swing. It was kicked off officially by the national holiday of the Immacolata on December 8. That’s the day when the switch is thrown on public tree lightings and ornate illuminations festooning streets all over the country, bringing with them smiles and joy and signalling to all that you have no hope of maintaining any semblance of a diet for the next month.
For my husband Rob and I, this is our third Christmas overseas and the first year we don’t have visitors from back home. It doesn’t mean our celebrations won’t continue, it just means adapting to a new life. Even though Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country and the faith in Bali is mostly Hindu—there are at least 20 million people in Indonesia who are Christians....
Much has changed in Bali over the last 10 years. The development of hotels, swanky new restaurants and with social media at an all-time high, there’s no need to retire and live off the grid. An expat is simply someone who chooses to make a life in a place other than where they were born. The life you make is purely your choice and, without doubt, life in Bali can be anything you want it to be...
“I still remember the first time I came to Malta, I loved it immediately,” Michael Wright, 52, says, citing the island nation’s food, culture and lifestyle. Michael found Malta to have a laidback vibe, similar to Australia, describing it as “like Sydney without waves”. He also noticed that it was easy to get by using only English, since both Maltese and English are official languages in the southern European country...