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.
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, […]
5 Reasons You Should Vacation in Your New Country First
February 15, 2017 Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Nick Ball Whether it’s the prospect of a new career or a life in sunnier climes, a move abroad can be an exciting and promising time for anyone upping sticks. With the unknown road ahead, it’s easy to forget the most basic components of your move – but moving to another country […]
Our Top 6 Picks For Sunny Post-Election Living
November 14, 2016 1 Comment
by Kathleen Peddicord Searches for “How can I move to Canada?” spiked during the just-finished U.S. presidential election cycle. Since the Vietnam War, Canada has been seen as a beacon of refuge among Americans. However, life in Canada comes with a significant drawback: Canadian winters look like blizzard scenes on Star Wars’ ice planet Hoth. […]
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [Movie Review]
March 4, 2015 4 Comments
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Maybe it seems silly to review this movie now, with the sequel due for release in a few days. It’s a new movie to me, though, since it came out while I lived in Panama. Featuring an amazingly all-star cast, the movie is based on the idea of outsourcing retirement overseas, specifically from the UK […]
Best Roadmap for Moving Overseas
December 7, 2014 Leave a Comment
Save 50% off the Regular Price! I’ve found it! A real roadmap to guide your overseas move. Kathleen Peddicord has used her almost 30 years of writing about the expat life, and 16 years of living as an expat in four different countries to create just such a guide. She promises that, within 52 days […]
10 Things I (Already) Miss About Las Tablas and Panama
August 12, 2014 14 Comments
Last week my husband and I flew out of Panama’s Tocumen International Airport for the last time. Well, maybe not the last time forever, but for at least a couple of years. If you’re not on my mailing list, Facebook page or Google Plus page, you might have missed the announcement. Long story short, my […]
Why it’s Worth Expatriating to China
July 29, 2014 Leave a Comment
Guest Post from Expat Explorer For many, a move to China has always been a dream. The country is rich in mysterious history and culture and the sheer size of it makes for an explorer’s utopia. Living in China, whether you are in Shanghai, Chengdu or a village on a mountain top, can be an […]
We Trusted a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama: The Rest of the Story
July 1, 2014 1 Comment
My husband and I have just returned to Las Tablas after a five-week jaunt in the US. We left our dogs back in Panama with a housesitter. I’ve written previously (this is the third installment) about our quest for the person we could trust with our pets and our home while we were away. What […]
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