Belize is only a two-hour flight from the United States… yet it has a faraway, pioneer feel to it. Nowhere in the country is this more true than in the Cayo District… Santa Familia, in the Cayo District, took 7th place in the 2026 Overseas Retirement Index, because it offers such a rich lifestyle for…
Perched high in Panama’s lush Chiriquí Highlands, Boquete has earned the title of the World’s Best Place To Retire Overseas in 2026—and it’s easy to see why. With its eternal spring-like climate, breathtaking mountain views, and vibrant, welcoming expat community, this small town of 25,000 offers an extraordinary lifestyle for retirees seeking comfort, adventure, and…
One of the top winners in this year’s Overseas Retirement Index was Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which is no surprise when you see all it has to offer… A vibrant coastal lifestyle combined with strong infrastructure, affordable health care, excellent air access, and a large, welcoming expat community are just the tip of the iceberg… Mexico’s…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Why would anyone want to own a property in another country? Maybe it starts with a daydream… Coffee on a balcony overlooking the sea… a slower pace… a getaway that feels like yours. But there are practical perks hiding inside that fantasy. Owning real estate in other countries has many unique benefits—and maybe even profits.…
Looking for a retirement paradise where your income isn’t taxed—and your dollars go further? Panama might be the dream destination you’ve been searching for. From tropical beaches and modern cities to a U.S.-dollar economy and exclusive perks for retirees, this little-known haven has it all. In this video, I break down: How Panama keeps foreign…
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