“Where are the best beach communities for an expat to live?”
Hi Christopher, Costa Rica has a wide variety of beach communities on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. "Best" really depends on what you are looking for...
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“What are the best reasons to retire overseas?”
Bonnie Hayman – IL Nicaragua Correspondent Hi David, There are SO many great reasons to move overseas that it is impossible to list them all. I chose Nicaragua 8 years ago and I’ll never leave! Here are some reasons why: I’m so much happier here. I’m a middle class gal from the states who Read more...: “What are the best reasons to retire overseas?”
“Looking for a country with good medical care and high speed internet/phone service?”
Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent Hi! Costa Rica might be a good fit for you. First, there is excellent medical care here at a low cost. There is a public, government-run healthcare system that is available to citizens and foreign legal residents for a low monthly fee. And there are also private doctors, Read more...: “Looking for a country with good medical care and high speed internet/phone service?”
“What are your experts top five reasons to move overseas?”
Hello, Myself and my husband Bill are strongly considering making the move overseas but are also very unsure so we are writing out the pros and cons. Can your experts please tell me what they think are their top five reasons for moving overseas? We are open to all destinations. I really appreciate any advice. Read more...: “What are your experts top five reasons to move overseas?”
Enjoying San Miguel de Allende’s Vibrant Music Scene
Take a walk down to the main plaza of San Miguel de Allende any evening and you can hear the classic sounds of mariachi music. Troupes stroll through the Jardin (as the main square and...
Where could a single woman retire on $1300 a month?
Suzan Haskins – IL Editor There are single women living in Ecuador on that amount. I’d suggest you look at the highlands area where you won’t need heat or air conditioning. (Electricity is expensive everywhere in Latin America so this will cut your expenses.) In Ecuador’s mountain towns, you should be able to rent a Read more...: Where could a single woman retire on $1300 a month?
Can we live comfortably in Panama on our Social Security income?
My husband and I are thinking about retiring in Panama, but will not have anything other than social security income. Would we be able to live a decent lifestyle we are accustomed to in the US? Also, how do we go start the immigration process? Linda Card – Panama Correspondent Hi Lauren, From your questions Read more...: Can we live comfortably in Panama on our Social Security income?
What country would be best for an english speaking 50 something year old African American woman to live better in?
I am interested in relocating to a different country. i have lived in United States my entire life, yet my heart has never really been here. Being an African american i love my African culture yet i’m also native american. What country would be best for an English speaking 50 something year old African American Read more...: What country would be best for an english speaking 50 something year old African American woman to live better in?
“Can I retire comfortably on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica?”
When ever I see TV shows or ads for retirement communities in Costa Rica, they are always on the Pacific coast. I prefer the Carribean side for sailing access to various islands. Is the east coast of these countries not developed for retirement?
How do expats celebrate Thanksgiving Overseas?
I have a very general question for you as I consider my move overseas. I want to begin my next adventure overseas but will miss some aspects of life in the Unites States such as around holidays time. My question is how do expats celebrate Thanksgiving Overseas?