Video: Sun, Surf, and Ceviche in Huanchaco, Peru
Ever since Hiram Bingham brought the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the world’s attention in 1911, growing numbers of tourists have visited Peru each year...
Steve LePoidevin
Peru: The New Frontier for Enterprising Expats
Yale graduate and history enthusiast Hiram Bingham was shocked when he discovered the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in 1911. How could such a spectacular site have...
A New Life with a Portable Income in Peru
English-speaking expats have a unique built-in skill that can travel with them anywhere. And location is irrelevant as long as you have a laptop and decent internet connection. You can choose your dream location first and be certain of finding an extra source of income...
Our Worldwide Discovery Continues in Peru
It has been a rollercoaster of a ride since my wife, Nancy, and I first moved abroad a decade ago.Our six years in China was kind of a rebound relationship. We loved it while there, became accustomed to living in another country...
Where is Peru? And Other Fun Facts You May Not Know…
As one of the top tourist destinations in the world…everybody has heard of Peru. You’ll have seen the spectacular photos of Machu Pichu…the Nazca Lines…and have read about the fascinating Inca and pre-Inca cultures that existed before the Spanish conquest.
5 Reasons Why We are Leaving Arequipa, Peru
It is surprising that Arequipa is still such a well-kept secret as a place to spend your retirement years. After all, there are over 300 days of sunshine per year, the Pacific coast is only a couple of hours away by bus, and the spectacular hiking trails of the Colca Canyon are only three hours away in the other direction.
The Best Neighborhoods to Buy in Peru’s “White City”
Standing in the middle of Arequipa's central Plaza de Armas, it's hard not to be impressed. The magnificent, centuries-old Basilica Cathedral stretches the entire length of one side of the plaza. Behind it in the distance rise the snow-covered volcanic cones of Misti, Pichu Pichu, and Chachani.
Luxury Living and Rent for Under $500 a Month in Thailand
From Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in the mountainous north, to the white-sand beaches of the tourist hot spots in the south, Thailand has much to offer. After an initial visit, many travelers return for long-term stays, and some never leave.
Rent from $350 a Month in Undiscovered Northern Peru
You won’t find a lot of expats along the northern coast of Peru, but it’s probably only a matter of time before more people begin to discover the great weather, incredible cuisine, and low cost of living.
5 Popular Expat Activities in Arequipa, Peru
Beautiful Arequipa… This 500-year-old city is steeped in magnificent colonial architecture, built from glistening white volcanic rock and bathed in sunshine for more than 300 days every year.