IL Magazine: Discover the World's Best Retirement Haven for 2021 + 24 more
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Carol and Scott have been living in Brittany since 2016, and love how they can enjoy one of the most culturally rich countries in Europe—fine cuisine, beautiful architecture, a thriving art scene, captivating history—at a surprisingly low cost of living.
Imagine waking up every day in the middle of lush, unspoiled jungle—or the rolling green hills of a rustic European countryside—surrounded by the sounds of birdsong instead of city traffic.
Having spent a lot of time traveling in South America (and most of that while bringing in little to no income), I have learned how to stretch a dollar (or five). Besides airfare, your number one expense while traveling is usually going to be where you lay your head at night.
Someday I’d like to travel overseas, perhaps even live the expat life. For right now, though, I’m staying put in the Midwest. I want to be near my elderly dad, my kids, and grandkids. I’m prepared to move at any time, though, because I have a completely portable job...
Colorful birds swoop in and out of the trees of the rainforest landscape. Combined with a blue sky, it makes a soothing palette—perfect for days that flow like honey, slow and sweet. We sit on the large terrace, sipping wine and chatting about life in small, sleepy El Valle, Panama.
"One of the best things about living in Spain is the simplicity," says Fiona Lennol. "Less is expected of you. You're not required to have a fancy car or a big house. You can be yourself and just enjoy life. When you wake in the morning to blue skies and sunshine the day is already good.
As I'm sure you know by now, you already have a skill that can easily translate into a steady income in a foreign country...English. In fact, thousands of people just like you have already used the fact that they speak English fluently to become English teachers in exotic new countries. Here's why you should join them: In nearly every country on the planet there's a huge number of people who want to learn English.