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Terry Coles

Terry Coles

In 2011, Terry and her husband, Clyde, set off from Texas to enjoy early retirement in Panama. It was during their time there that Terry convinced Clyde to take a trip to Europe. It proved a game-changer. Having discovered house- and pet-sitting, Terry and Clyde sold up in Panama and spent two years roaming the globe. Then, in 2018, a house-sit took them to Portugal and they knew they’d found a place they wanted to call home. After a spell living on the Silver Coast they’re now enjoying expat life in the sun-soaked Algarve region.

How We Save Thousands Every Year by Living in Portugal

Daily Postcard
By Terry Coles January 14, 2020

One of the benefits of retiring to Portugal is having access to their low-cost, public healthcare system. It was a Sunday afternoon as I entered the busy emergency room. I registered at the reception desk and within a few minutes I was called into a little room...

Read more: How We Save Thousands Every Year by Living in Portugal

Caldas da Rainha: Our New Life in Historic Portugal

Editors Choice
By Terry Coles August 19, 2019

We soon learned that Portugal is one of the easiest countries in Europe for U.S. citizens to obtain residence in. And Portugal allows foreigners to access its topnotch public healthcare system at little to no cost, once they become residents. Add to this the breathtaking scenery, which includes lush, green forests...

Read more: Caldas da Rainha: Our New Life in Historic Portugal

Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream of Early Retirement in Panama

Daily Postcard
By Terry Coles December 6, 2016

“My husband Eric cannot stop smiling,” says Lorrie Griffith. “For the past 12 years, we’ve been talking about buying a house and moving to Panama, and finally that dream has become a reality.”

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A Warm Climate and Wonderful People in Laidback Coronado, Panama

Climate
By Terry Coles October 24, 2016

“My job required me to travel the globe and it was then that I discovered the world is a big, interesting place,” says Toronto native Jim Pierson of his past life as an engineer. In the mid-90s, a chance encounter on a commuter flight from Chicago to Toronto brought Jim and his wife Helen together.

Read more: A Warm Climate and Wonderful People in Laidback Coronado, Panama

The Day-to-Day Joys of Early Retirement in Panama

Daily Postcard
By Terry Coles November 5, 2015

Since my husband Clyde and I retired to Panama four years ago, a typical day is anything but that. We awaken each day to the sound of birds singing, roosters crowing, and geckos’ chirping as our peaceful little neighborhood comes to life…wondering what the new day will bring

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