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Beaches…mountains…fabulous cities…colorful festivals, and, of course, sunshine almost everyplace. It’s not surprising that Spain is one of the most popular European countries for those looking to retire overseas.
Globetrotting today isn’t just a job for mariners or the preserve of the jet set. Travel is easier than ever before. It’s far more comfortable, too. And living internationally is more affordable than at any time in history.
With distant destinations now easily accessible, and low-cost airlines making travel more affordable-even with the recent hike in oil prices-most parents plan to take their children with them when they go abroad. Making a family vacation a success for all, however, takes a little more than just booking the tickets. Health comes first For off-the-beaten-track Read more...: Best Tips for Traveling with Kids around the World
Not surprisingly, Europe delivers strongly on healthcare; in each of our five picks, you’ll find healthcare professionals and facilities of a world-class standard. But perhaps more surprisingly, the care on offer in these countries won’t leave you counting pennies.
For most folks looking to move abroad, healthcare is a huge consideration. You want care at least as good as what you get at home…but preferably without that U.S.-sized price tag. But how can you judge which doctors and hospitals are good in another country?
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular locales for good living abroad. And there are lots of reasons why. For pennies on the dollar you get a year-round tropical climate and access to modern comforts and conveniences, including affordable, high quality medical care.
A Cosmopolitan Latin-Flavored City, 1,500 Miles of Both Pacific and Caribbean Coastline, Perfect-Weather Mountains… And the Cost of Living is So Low, Bill and Mitzi Easily Live on Their Social Security benefits… With Enough Left Over to Travel In Panama, they say, “It’s a very good life.” Dear International Living Reader, “Welcome to Paradise.” That’s Read more...: 2017 Fast Track Panama Package
I will be moving to Mexico in the coming months but I still have reservations about claiming my social security while residing in Mexico. Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico? Do I need to return to the states every few months? Do I need to keep an address in Read more...: Can I still claim my social security if I move to Mexico?
Chicago winters can be brutal. My wife, Leslie, and I endured 15 of them before I retired from my job as a speechwriter for the regional office of a federal agency in July 2016. We had just one retirement goal: to never be cold again.
Hi IL Experts, We have decided to retire in South America and have narrowed it down to either Colombia or Ecuador. Our monthly income will be in the $2000 a month bracket. We would like access to a reasonable level of healthcare an area safe for expats. Is this possible in either country? Should we Read more...: “Should we retire in Colombia or Ecuador?”