Can You Really Afford Property Overseas?

March 18, 2024

Can the average person really afford to invest in real estate overseas? My answer is an enthusiastic yes. But first things first, you need to figure out how much you can afford. This comes down to how much capital you have available and what kind of financing or purchase terms might be available to you.…

A Stress-Free Zone

February 12, 2024

In the Cayo District of Belize, the burdens, stresses, and concerns of the rest of the world feel far away and unimportant… “We watch the news each evening, and we know what’s going on in the rest of the world… But we choose a different reality,” says long-time Belize expat Mick Fleming. It doesn’t take long…

From Canada To Panama: Our Expat Story

January 15, 2024

Rachel and Sacha are happy new residents of Panama City, Panama. They decided to relocate during the pandemic and finally arrived here in October of 2022. After enduring two long, cold winters under COVID-related curfews in Montreal, Canada, they knew they wanted to head for sunnier climes... ideally before a third pandemic winter could settle…

The Top 7 Overseas Health Care Havens

November 6, 2023

Health care is a primary concern for anyone moving overseas and, the good news is, in some places around the world, comprehensive health insurance can be had for US$100 per month.     In some countries, the cost of medical care can be so low that it makes more sense to pay for it as you need…

Investing In Overseas Property For Under US$100K

June 12, 2023

Can You Really Afford Property Overseas? Can the average person really afford to

The Top Retirement Destinations By Continent

February 13, 2023

The Best Retirement Havens For 2023 With a world of enticing options for an overseas retirement to pick from, the trickiest part of an international move can often be narrowing down your choices to just

Should You Retire In Spain Or Portugal?

January 2, 2023

The Iberian Giants: Portugal Vs. Spain—Two Retire Overseas Titans Face Off Portugal’s Algarve region checks every box on the would-be retiree’s list: great weather, high-quality health care, turn-key residency options, beautiful beaches, welcoming expat community, and low cost of living… What more could you want?

Should You Retire To Lisbon, Portugal?

April 18, 2022

A Cosmopolitan Lifestyle In Europe’s Sunniest Capital… Today I arrive in Portugal for the first time since pre-Covid, and boy is it good to be back! I’ll spend the day in Lisbon today before heading to check out our #1 Retirement Haven for 2022: Comporta. As I say, it’s been a few years since I…