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Because of Ireland’s long and varied history, astounding culture, amazing food, and widespread use of the English language, it’s perfectly possible to spend seven days in just one area of any of Ireland’s hundreds of interesting cities and towns...
One of the things my wife, Suzan Haskins, and I have come to value over the years that we’ve lived abroad are well-organized expat communities. We do know some expats who were determined to be pioneers and boldly go where no North Americans had gone before. But for us…and most other expats we know…there are undeniable advantages to having people around you in your chosen expat destination who have already blazed a trail, made the most common mistakes, and learned the ropes.
What makes a happy expat? After being an expat myself for 17 years—and observing and writing about other expats around the world the entire time—I’d have to say that one thing all happy expats share is a real interest and delight in the place they choose to live...
Are you a big-city person? If you’re an expat moving abroad with an unusual, chronic, or potentially serious health issue, you may want to be a big-city person. The U.S. hasn’t had the best healthcare system in the world for quite some time. By many measures, it doesn’t even...
Will the wrong peanut butter ruin your life? This is a serious question, and the first one anybody thinking of moving abroad should ask themselves. It’s called profiling yourself. And I suggest you do it ruthlessly. Try this—get a piece of paper and a pencil. Now list all the things you think make your life worthwhile…
One of the most interesting things I do for International Living is interview retirees and expats for a series of audio podcasts. They’re simply phone chats with people who have made successful moves abroad. We talk about what they did before they moved...
Would you willingly move—lock, stock, and barrel—to a foreign country with your grade-school-aged children in tow? I mean, it’s a big enough leap to move yourself overseas, even if you have 60 or 70 years of life experience and a bit of a pension or some Social Security under your belt.
Good food and cold cervezas are never more than a short walk away, no matter where you live in Centro. This area of the city has always been an interesting entertainment scene, but in the past few years, the number of unique, high-caliber eateries, bars, and bistros has exploded...
If you’re thinking about retiring overseas, you’re likely searching for information. There’s a lot of that out there… Maybe you want to make your retirement savings go as far as possible. Maybe you never want to shovel snow again. Maybe your kids have...
There’s one thing about the concept of living, working, or retiring abroad that I value above all else: It gives me options. Options are good. Having options is much better than not having options, even if you never make a choice...