“We Found the Right Business for Our Retirement in Mui Ne, Vietnam”
Expats Karen and Sam had a clear vision of where they wanted to be—a coastal destination in Vietnam—and the determination to make it happen.
Wendy Justice
Living Like a King on a Tropical Island Paradise
“I can live like a king here,” says 82-year-old veteran Joe Martin of his adopted hometown of Sanur on the island of Bali. “The cost of living is marvelous, especially for someone like me who is here on a pension.”
Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi offers mystery around every corner. Just wandering through the Old Quarter, you’ll discover hidden temples, fantastic street food, exotic markets, traditional Chinese medicine dispensaries stocked with enigmatic herbs and beautiful French-colonial mansions colored with the patina of age...
Cosmopolitan City Life for Half the Cost of Home
After years working as a purchasing agent in New York, John Powell retired to Mexico, but eventually found himself feeling restless. In 2013, he set off on a two-and-a-half-month exploration of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam...
Fireworks, Afternoon Tea, and $530 a Month Rent
Kuala Lumpur, or KL to the locals, is Malaysia's largest city. It's a fun place to explore and the more time you spend here, the more interesting places you'll discover.
The 3 Best Low-Cost Beach Towns in Vietnam
Wherever you are in Vietnam, you’ll find that the cost of living is very low. Even in the most expensive cities—Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi—two people can live well for less than $1,500 per month. If you’re hoping to find an even lower cost of living than that, my advice is to head for the beaches.
How A Dive Instructor Funds a Good Life in Vietnam
When your life's passion is also how you make your money, every workday is a pleasure. Mark Scott found his perfect niche in the coastal resort town of...
Sri Lanka Is Ripe for New Tourism Businesses
"I had never planned to move to Sri Lanka; it was just something that happened to me," explains Nadia O'Shea as we chat over mugs of rich local coffee...
A Jungle Home Minutes from the Beach in Sri Lanka
Nicola and Ian Dewhirst don't need to leave home to "get away from it all." Their home is in the jungle, close to one of the prettiest beaches on the island of Sri Lanka...
How Taking the Overseas Plunge Turned Doubters to Supporters
Exactly what do you hope to accomplish from this?” asked my mother-in-law, when we told her our plans to take off overseas. The simple truth was, we had no idea what—if anything—we hoped to accomplish. What we did know was that, for us, it was time to follow our dreams of leaving our traditional jobs and the rat race far behind...