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Families in Spain traditionally cared for elders at home, so assisted living facilities are a relatively recent development. However, since most women are now working and Spain’s population is aging, senior care residencies are proliferating rapidly. All along the Mediterranean coast, developers are responding to a growing market by building “senior resorts”...
There have long been Mexican retirement homes in expat havens like Lake Chapala or large cities like Mexico City. But now facilities are becoming increasingly sophisticated. To tap into the senior market—both in Mexico and in the U.S.—savvy developers are building developments in Mexico that are senior-friendly.
Each week, your host Lynn Ferrari will help shine a light on new, exciting ways people are finding to bankroll an international life… travel in style on next to nothing…and leave the rat race behind to live their best lives in the sun…
With the steady influx of expats, tourists, and foreign influence, some assisted living facilities have popped in Costa Rica, in and around the capital of San José in the Central Valley. It’s important to note the facilities themselves and the care available could be very different from a traditional assisted living facility you would be accustomed to finding back home.
When moving to a new country, there are plenty of do's to follow and don'ts to avoid. Prepare for your relocation like a pro by avoiding these eight common mistakes that most people make.
North Americans are discovering Spain’s sunshine, first-world amenities, easy-going lifestyle, and remarkable safety. Besides the well-publicized expat meccas of Málaga, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, check out these five smaller alternatives for a relaxed retirement. Although nowhere in Spain can...
Valerie began researching various destinations. She subscribed to International Living and found herself inspired. "I saw people offering relocation services in places like Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador," says Valerie. "I wanted to feel comfortable enough somewhere to help others adapt to life outside the U.S., as well."
When Bekah Bottone first spent time in Tamarindo, there were no pharmacies, no medical care, and even the smallest mishap could become a major emergency. Now, with modernization, the town is a much more rewarding place to live.
“After researching many places, we have found our paradise," says Dawn Lane of her new home, Playa Langosta on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Dawn and her husband Marc moved three years ago and love starting their days strolling the pristine beach. Langosta is located just south of Tamarindo, a famous surf town known for its restaurants and...
Naxos, in the south Aegean Sea, is the largest island in the Cyclades island grouping, dwarfing Mykonos and Paros, its closest neighbors. Over the last few years, Naxos has become an increasingly popular tourist destination due to its wide offerings ranging from water sports on blue flag beaches to distillery tours in mountain villages...