A Tranquil Life in Peru’s Historic Heartland
Moving to the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley has allowed Maureen Santucci, 55, to do what she loves while surrounded by rich farmland bordered by towering mountains...
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Retire with Zest in This Activity-Fueled Beach Town
Terry Turrell and her husband Jon live in the village of Sayulita, on Mexico's Pacific coast, about 45 minutes north of the resort destination Puerto Vallarta. And from her home...
You Might Already Be a Digital Nomad and Not Know It
The sun rises early in Florence. A small market bustles below our window, selling produce and salted meats from all around Tuscany. The pasticceri fill...
Digital Nomads Love This Easy-to-Reach, Caribbean Haven
"My work as a fashion designer has me working with artisans on several continents," says New Yorker, Nadia Inwood. "I travel quite a bit and I work from...
“A Luxurious Life Without Having to Empty My Bank Account”
"I had only planned on living in Santa Marta for a year to improve my Spanish," explains Lisa Anderson, "but seven years and two daughters later I am loving my life here." It´s easy to understand why Lisa loves living in Colombia's up-and-coming Caribbean coastal city.
5 Things Baby Boomers Don’t Know About Freelancing
When I started freelancing over 15 years ago it was tough to get going, but the landscape back then was very different. I remember printing up business cards, and going to chamber of commerce meetings in an attempt to find clients that would need my services.
Finding “Tranquilo” in a Secluded Panamanian Town
From Spanish, tranquilo roughly translates to "be calm," and in the beautiful town of Boquete...it's hard not to be. Boquete is a haven for expats, with magnificent scenery, an affordable cost of living, and a climate that's never too hot or never too cold. When asked by friends in the U.S. to describe it, only one word comes to mind...
Embracing the Ocean Lifestyle With a Surf Hotel in Panama
After spending time visiting Central America, Shawn and Shena Lockwood decided that a permanent move there was the change they needed from their home in Utah. As passionate surfers, they wanted to live near the ocean and enjoy their favorite sport more regularly.
Why Panama is a Clear Winner For Easy Fund Your Life Opportunities
What a beautiful moment. Humpback whales weave through the crystal water as I tap away on my laptop. My friend takes a more ecstatic approach and jumps up and down, beckoning for my attention. I'm on Contadora Island, a one hour, 45-minute ferry-ride (or 20-minute flight) from Panama City.
Finding Tranquility in a Jungle House in Panama
My partner Ian and I are what you might call "nomadic expats." Our transient lifestyle allows us to peep inside beautiful homes and lose ourselves in fascinating cultures all over the world. We stay long enough to fall in love, but not so long that we get bored.