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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?
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What resources would you recommend to find short term rentals (1-3 months, furnished) in Arequipa, Peru? We are interested in exploring the area as a retirement possibility, but don’t know where to look. Where Can I Find Short Term Rentals in Arequipa, Peru? Thanks! Diane Steve LePoidevin – Peru Correspondent Hi Diane, This Steve LePoidevin, Read more...: Where Can I Find Short Term Rentals in Arequipa, Peru?
I’m a single, 72 year old woman living strictly on my Social Security income of $1,400.00 per month. I’m currently renting a Section 42 studio apartment for $443.00 per month. It’s a decent apartment that isn’t rundown but it’s decidedly very small and plain. Your literature indicates that one should be prepared to pay $650.00 Read more...: Are There Low Cost Apartments Available for Rent in Boquete, Panama?
Hello: I am interested in moving to Vietnam. I am looking for info on gaining my visa and residency for the country. Is the process difficult? What is the best way to get my move to Vietnam started? Thanks, Arnold Wendy Justice – Vietnam Correspondent Dear Arnold, Thanks so much for your question. It sounds Read more...: Is the Visa and Residency Process Difficult For Vietnam?
I am looking for long term housing on the West Coast of Nicaragua, possibly San Juan del Sur but open to other locations. However, searching RE websites seems to only provide vacation rentals, i.e., daily, weekly, monthly at very high rates. I would like to retire there and have a budget of $1500 – $2000 Read more...: “Help finding long term housing on the West Coast of Nicaragua?”
I am very interested in living in Colombia but I would like to get away from big city living. Is Medellin my only option in Colombia or is there smaller towns that would still have reasonable levels of healthcare available? Thanks, Pat Nancy Kiernan – Colombia Correspondent Dear Pat, I am so excited to hear Read more...: Is Medellin my only option in Colombia or is there smaller towns that would still have reasonable levels of healthcare available?
Hi IL, My question to your experts is Where can I rent on a beach in South East Asia for $300 a month? Is this possible and would it be a nice place? Thanks for your help, Bill Wendy Justice – Vietnam Correspondent Hi Bill, You could easily find a modest serviced apartment within easy Read more...: “Where can I rent on a beach in South East Asia for $300 a month?”
Hi, Having read your magazine, we have decided to visit Panama for a few months before hopefully retiring there. Should be retire in one of the highland towns that you talk about or Panama City itself? We would just like a better idea of what it is like to live there. Which is it like Read more...: “Which is it like to live in the Highlands of Panama compared to Panama City?”
Hello International Living Experts, I would just like some information on healthcare in Costa Rica in specific towns or areas. I am not sure where I am going to retire there yet but the level of healthcare available will be a factor for me. I am in my mid 60’s and in reasonable health but Read more...: “Information on the level of healthcare available in different towns/areas in Costa Rica?”
Hi IL Experts, We are looking for a country/town that we can live well in and we would also like to meet fellow expats that we feel would help us settle in better to our new location. My question is…which country or area would allow a couple in their 60’s to live well on $1900 Read more...: “Which country or area would allow a couple in their 60’s to live well on $1900 a month which also has an expat social scene?”
Hi IL, I turned 57 this year and my dream is to live/retire overseas in the next few years. I have no specific country in mind but I would like to ask your experts “what has been the best experience or encounter that you have had since moving overseas?” I am just trying to get Read more...: What has been the best experience or encounter that you have had since moving overseas?