About The Author:

Kat Kalashian

Kat Kalashian in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

Kat has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama and has traveled extensively. Upon graduation from university in the United States, she wasted no time in moving abroad again. She has lived in Panama full-time for four years, now working as Managing Editor for Live and Invest Overseas.

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New Video: The Belize No One Tells You About…

Many people think they know Belize… Turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and laid-back island life—they basically picture Ambergris Caye, made famous as Madonna’s “Isla Bonita.” But back on the mainland… it’s a completely different story. In regions like Cayo District, Belize transforms into something far more raw—and, for the right person, far more compelling. Think dense […]

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New Video: Ambergris Caye, Belize—Paradise, Prices, And Reality

Ambergris Caye is the most talked-about island in Belize—made famous as Madonna’s La Isla Bonita and known for its laid-back coastal lifestyle that’s been popular with expats for decades. This is quintessential Caribbean: a place of white sand, clear water, and easy living steps from the sea. But beyond the postcards and beach bars, daily […]

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Exposed—The World’s Best Nude Beaches Revealed In Full!

This week, as we launch our first-ever Beachfront Living Event, I’m leaning into the theme and having a little fun with it—bringing you some of the most incredible beach destinations in the world… which also happen to be home to some of the best nude beaches in the world! I reveal 10 of the most […]

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New Video: Why Panama Is The Best Place To Invest In 2026

Panama was just named the best place to retire in 2026… But what’s really interesting is why. This country isn’t just about beaches and good weather. Panama has quietly built one of the strongest economic engines in the region—powered by global trade, the Panama Canal, and a services economy that keeps expanding year after year. […]

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She Moved To Seville For A Year… 20 Years Ago

Thinking about retiring or living abroad in Spain? Seville might just steal your heart… I recently sat down with Karen McCann, an American who’s spent over 20 years dividing her time between California and Seville, and she walked me through what life is really like in this vibrant Andalusian city… From café culture and car-free […]

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