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The Top 3 Climates to Retire to in Southeast Asia
The biggest deciding factor for many people in choosing a retirement destination is climate. Retiring to a warm-weather paradise is infinitely preferable to spending your days shoveling snow and scraping windshields.
A Caribbean Island Lifestyle With a Healthy Side Income
"Sitting on my sofa, I can look out to the Caribbean Sea and watch the water crash over the barrier reef," says Rose Alacantra. "The view from my condo connects me with nature. It helps frame my day-to-day attitude."
The Prime Spots to Hit the Beach in Panama’s Chiriquí Province
One of the bonuses of living in Panama is that you’re never very far from the coast. Surprisingly, most of the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines are undeveloped or even inaccessible.
Video: Come Take a Walk in the Sun Along Panama City’s Bay
The sky is a piercing blue, with a few wisps of white that could hardly be called clouds. Small boats and yachts bob in the marina, and birds and bees swoop and buzz around the trees and flowered hedges that line the walkway.
Healthy Living With a Passive Income in Boquete, Panama
Living in the expat haven of Boquete has been a wonderful experience. A cool-weather mountain retreat in Panama's highlands, Boquete is surrounded on all sides by flowers, fruit trees, coffee farms...
Why I Moved From My Florida Paradise to Costa Rica’s Coast
I am a beachophile. Having grown up on Plum Island, north of Boston and lived in Sarasota, Florida for 10 years, salt water is in my blood. Florida appealed to me because as a veteran Northeasterner, I wanted to get away from the snow and ice.
The Beauty of Panama City Lies in its Diversity
A capuchin monkey is in a tree just a few steps from where I sit. I stay still for as long as I can—I am enjoying looking at him and don’t want to scare him away. Surrounded by lush rainforest, I could almost forget that I am in Panama City.
Live the Laidback Caribbean Dream From $1,800 a Month
With its relaxed Caribbean lifestyle and spectacular beauty, Belize’s Placencia Peninsula has proven irresistible to a growing number of expats. This popular retirement and tourism destination boasts 17 miles of golden-sand beaches on the shores of the Caribbean Sea.
Earn Part Time and Live in Comfort in Panama’s Chiriqui Province
In the morning, after grinding and brewing a fresh pot of local Panamanian coffee, I set up my laptop on my front porch. From here, I have an unbeatable view of Volcan Baru, Panama's largest mountain, its highest peak rising above the clouds.