IL Magazine: Discover the World's Best Retirement Haven for 2023 + 15 more
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Home to 4.4 million people, New Zealand and its awesome landscapes are admittedly a long way from North America. But as our winter is their summer, you could consider retiring here part-time. In a pollution-free environment, it’s much easier to embrace a healthy lifestyle.
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The Mediterranean Sea, a warm and sunny climate, a peaceful lifestyle waiting to be lived…where are we talking about? The answer might surprise you…it's Malta. Anchored almost in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, 60 miles from the Italian island of Sicily, Malta isn’t a mainstream destination for North American tourists.
Ecuador is famous for its colorful festivals and every town in the country has its own traditional celebrations and events throughout the year. Here are our five favorite festivals, taking place over the next couple of months, where Ecuadorians celebrate in style with fireworks, drinking, music, and dancing.
Imagine yourself sipping strong coffee from a tiny cup in a quaint European village, practicing your new language with a local couple at the next table, all against a backdrop of towering peaks and clean, crisp air...
Assimilating to a new culture is fun and exciting, but it also takes some work. Not everyone talk about that, and it’s important to be both aware and willing to put that work in. To view it as a fun challenge that will enrich your life beyond measure...
My husband and I are looking to get away from this weather and live overseas preferably close to a beach. He is looking at Asia where while I have been leaning towards Central or South America. Our joint monthly income will be roughly $2000 per month...
When you’re home in front of your computer dreaming of escaping to an ideal climate, you don’t conjure up images of shoveling snow…nor do you dream of the other extreme where it’s too hot and you spend your days in air conditioned buildings. No, the skies are blue—the temperature is perfect—birds are singing...
Boquete, a small highland town in the Chirquí Province of Panama, has everything a retired expat could want. Those who live here enjoy a low cost of living, a year-round spring-like climate, and breathtaking 360 degree views of coffee planted hills and greenery.
I think it depends on what country in which you are living if medical evacuation insurance is necessary. Some countries, like Colombia or France, have excellent medical facilities which are on par with North American quality and advances. In my opinion for most countries...