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So, you have decided you want to live overseas. That’s great…this is where your journey begins. Moving abroad raises many questions, and can sometimes seems like an exhaustive list of things to check out before you go.

Sometimes the more answers you get makes you realize you have even more questions that you hadn’t initially thought about. In order to be well prepared for you move overseas, we recommend doing extensive research.

Luckily help is at hand and you are not on your own on this journey, we're here to help you every step of the way.

Do you have questions about living or retiring overseas? Do you need information about moving to Mexico or the visa requirements for Italy? Wondering which places would suit a single woman moving overseas? Is healthcare, affordability, or security your main concern?

If it’s important to you then it’s important to us. Submit your question below and have it answered by one of our many on the ground experts living their dream overseas. Since this can be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, you need the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Our experts have been where you have been and know all the decisions and challenges you will face. They will give you unbiased and honest advice so you can rest assured you have the information you need to make an informed decision.

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This is your opportunity to submit your question to our experts, gain real-world know-how, and start making your live-abroad dream your reality.

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“Can you recommend somewhere low cost for a single 50 year old woman who loves the outdoors and beaches?”

“Can you recommend somewhere low cost for a single 50 year old woman who loves the outdoors and beaches?”

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“Which country would best suit a single person retiring on $2000 a month?”

“Which country would best suit a single person retiring on $2000 a month?”

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June 16, 2016

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“Can you advise me on the safest countries for a single woman to live in?”

“Can you advise me on the safest countries for a single woman to live in?”

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June 8, 2016

Keith Hockton – IL Malaysia Correspondent “The” safest country is a hard one to call Sally but there are safer countries than others for women and its a good question. I live in Malaysia and there are quite a few single expat women living here. Lots of support groups too, including The International Womens Association Read more...: “Can you advise me on the safest countries for a single woman to live in?”

“Can we retire in Central or South America on $2000 a month?”

“Can we retire in Central or South America on $2000 a month?”

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June 8, 2016

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“Where can we retire close to a beach comfortably on $2000 a month?”

“Where can we retire close to a beach comfortably on $2000 a month?”

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“Could you recommend an affordable island community to retire to?”

“Could you recommend an affordable island community to retire to?”

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“What are the best beaches in Latin America?”

“What are the best beaches in Latin America?”

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June 8, 2016

Hi, I am looking for some information regarding what are the best and most beautiful beaches that you have visited in Latin America? David Hammond – IL Uruguay Correspondent There are lots of great beaches in Latin America, but I will tell you about the ones I know about as IL’s Uruguay correspondent. Uruguay has Read more...: “What are the best beaches in Latin America?”

“Should we retire in Costa Rica or Panama?”

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“Could you recommend suitable rural or mountain towns to move to?”

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June 7, 2016

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“Where are the best beach communities for an expat to live?”

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