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.

Latest Articles




New Video: Where To Retire Abroad In 2026—And Why

Last week, I revealed the top five countries in the 2026 Overseas Retirement Index. This week, I’ll pull back the curtain on the remaining seven countries that round out this year’s Index. Imagine waking up to breathtaking coastlines, enjoying rich culture, and living affordably—each destination on our list offers living costs 34% to 71% lower […]

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The Smart Retiree’s Guide To Living Overseas In 2026

For 13 years, our Overseas Retirement Index has revealed the world’s top retirement havens… We don’t just list countries—we grade and rank specific towns, cities, and even neighborhoods across 14 essential criteria that we’ve come up with after decades of experience living overseas. This is the most practical guide to retiring overseas anywhere in the […]

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The World’s Oddest Holiday Traditions

Christmas looks a little different depending on where you unwrap it… In Spain, logs poop candy. In London, men in wigs bake chaos onstage. In France, Christmas smells like oysters at dawn. There are midnight feasts, icy early-morning plunges, and one tradition that involves a dead bird on a stick.In some places, Christmas kicks off […]

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Residency Without The Red Tape

If you’ve ever tried to get long-term residency abroad, you already know the drill: Prove your income. Prove your assets. Prove your insurance. Book appointments. Queue. Wait months. Hope they say yes. But there’s another path—one that cuts through the bureaucracy almost entirely. This video reveals six countries where buying a home gives you residency, […]

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These 5 Countries Offer Loans To Foreigners

If you’re thinking of buying a piece of property overseas, it can seem daunting to need to pay all cash, which is the case for foreigners in most places around the world.  It is possible to get loans in some countries, though, and this week’s video introduces them and explains what to expect in each, […]

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