Who? Why? How?

We’re here to look at who decides to live overseas, why they do, and how they accomplish it. There are probably as many reasons to live outside of your native country as there are people who do so. In my case, my husband and I realized several years ago that, if we stay here, we will never be able to afford to retire. Add to this my lifelong desire to spend significant time in another country, and we began looking at the possibilities of retiring overseas. But that’s not the only reason, not by a long shot! More

Get Rid of the Junk

Last month I wrote a post about downsizing and getting ready for your overseas move. I just had an experience this weekend that really drives home the importance of trimming down, winnowing and getting rid of extra stuff — even if you’re not planning an overseas move!

Preparing to Move Overseas

Preparing for an overseas move is a lot more complicated than preparing to move across town, or even across the country. The cost of bringing your home furnishings and personal items with you can end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars instead of the hundreds you will pay to move within

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