Every year, respected publications publish their “best of” overseas retirement indexes. This one really stands out. You don’t need to be retired to put it to good use – it’s helpful if you’re pursuing a portable career or laptop lifestyle as well.
Quality of Life: What Does It Mean to You?
August 8, 2017 4 Comments
One recurring expat theme revolves around “quality of life.” This is mostly subjective, and something you might perceive as positive which adds to your quality of life, might be a negative to me.
One example might be the proximity of bars and clubs. If you regularly enjoy the city’s nightlife, like to meet your friends or make new friends at clubs and dance until dawn, being close to such a great source of entertainment can contribute a lot to your quality of life. But it’s not a scene I enjoy, and I’d just as soon be far away from it.
How to Find the Right International School for Your Children
July 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
Guest Post from International Schools Database Parents know all about the stress and confusion that comes with finding a good school for their children. But expat families often have an even more difficult time. Not only do they want to get the best education for their child, they have to do it in an unfamiliar […]
Mid-2017 Cost of Living Update
July 10, 2017 4 Comments
Numbeo has just released its mid-year cost of living report for 511 cities worldwide. If you’re interested in how an area you’re considering compares to the cost of living in New York City, read on. New York City is the baseline comparison, so if a city ranks at 110%, its cost of living is 10% […]
How to Travel the World (and not Pay Rent!)
June 17, 2017 3 Comments
In 2008, Eden and Denny owned two businesses in the US. One was an ice cream shop they opened in September. Talk about bad timing! Today, they live all over the world — with no housing expenses. I talked with Eden recently, via Skype, about their nomadic lifestyle. The Downsize Their adventures started in 2012, […]
Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad
May 16, 2017 Leave a Comment
My e-book, Getting Out of the USA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad is now available at Amazon.com. Who’s It For? I wrote this book for you if. . . . . . The last US election pushed you over the edge. Or maybe you’ve been dreaming for a long time about living […]
How to Stay Healthy in Your Travels – A Nurse’s Advice
May 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Marianne Marfleet Travel has always been my passion. I went into nursing with the idea I would become a travel nurse. But life happens — marriage, mortgage, children, divorce, taxes. . . well, you get the picture. In my forties, I became purposeful about travel. My first serious travel involved surgical mission […]
Interested in a Portable Career? Follow on Instagram
May 4, 2017 Leave a Comment
Did you know you can follow me on Instagram? I post about life overseas, portable careers, and tools for portable careers. Here are some recent examples. Where are your favorite places to work outside the office? Here’s one of mine – nice terrace outside, with plenty of people-watching opportunities if I want to look up […]
What are the Best Countries to Retire in 2017 (Part 2)
March 15, 2017 1 Comment
Here’s a list of the best countries to move to in 2017 if you’re retired, self employed, or plan to live the laptop lifestyle. In Part 1, we looked at the Americas. Now we’ll move farther afield to Europe and Asia. EUROPE France While France is not a cheap destination, there are parts of the […]
What are the Best Countries to Retire in 2017?
March 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
“What are the best countries to retire in 2017?” is a question I often see. The short answer is, “it depends.” Are you moving abroad to work at a job, or to retire (or something in between)? The best place for a retiree might be lousy if you need to work, or if, like me, […]
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