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Carmen proves that anything is possible when you take a leap of faith and start a new business venture in the right destination abroad. With a few monofins and some needle and thread, she created a business in Tulum, Mexico, where dreams come true.
There is a lot to be said for choosing an established expat haven as your overseas retirement destination. When Gary and Gabrielle moved from the U.S. to Ajijic in Mexico’s Colonial Highlands, this is exactly what they found waiting for them.
Your retirement doesn’t have to mean sitting on your porch staring at the sunset (unless you want it to of course). When Fred left Los Angeles for a new life in Mexico, he found his life going in an unexpected new direction.
Roberto and his wife, Marisa, relocated to Coronado Beach, Panama in 2015. He says their four-bedroom home, with a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen in a quiet, gated community, suits them perfectly.
For most of us dental care isn’t something we look forward to. Others are downright terrified of the dentist office. My partner and I fall into the first category. We’d rather not think about it though it’s necessary. We’ve both had our share of expensive dental work in the States and forking over the credit card was painful...
Caye Caulker has long been a favored destination for travelers to Belize. People flock to this small island because it has a vintage Caribbean charm all its own—it looks like a postcard...
Nancy Miorelli runs SciBugs, an Ecuador-based custom tour business that helps deepen people's understanding of the ecosystem.
Traveling and living abroad has many advantages including stunning scenery and a lower cost of living. However, living abroad can pose some interesting challenges when it comes to practicalities like handling money.For example, ATM fees can range from $1 to $7, while withdrawal...
"I came to Mexico for a two-week vacation in 2003 and still haven't left," says Toronto born Kelly McLaughlin."At the time, I was getting divorced and we'd sold our house. I decided to travel a bit with the money. So, I spun the globe, closed my eyes...
While many people fantasize about moving to their vacation destination, Rebecca Lee did it. She went to the Dominican Republic for her birthday and fell in love with the culture and the people.