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11 Reasons Why We Chose To Live In The Dominican Republic

December 4, 2017

11 Reasons Bill And Anne Piatt Chose To Retire To This Unsung Caribbean Isle “I’ve had enough of your Caribbean vacations for this year!” This is the response Bill Piatt got from his wife Anne when he proposed a trip to the Dominican Republic one cold February day in Virginia. At that point, the couple…

Global Property Summit: Our Expert Advice On Investing Overseas

November 27, 2017

Best Places To Buy Property In 2018 Last month, New Zealand announced that, going forward, foreign speculators would be banned from purchasing houses in the country. In the U.K., similar restrictions are currently being discussed. As you consider buying a new home or investment property overseas, should you be worried that your options are decreasing?…

Listen Up! Here’s The Lowdown On Making A Move To Mexico

November 20, 2017

I’m just back at my desk from Cancún where I was delighted to meet a new bunch of readers at our second Live and Invest in Mexico Conference. November is the perfect time to be in this part of the world… when most North Americans are starting to watch the thermostat (and I’m still recovering from…

10 Things To Ask Before Buying Retirement Property Overseas

November 13, 2017

Whether you’re planning for investment or retirement, buying real estate overseas is fundamentally about diversification. Today, we’ll focus on the retirement side and what you need to consider when you’re looking to buy in a place where you’re planning to spend at least a couple of months of the year on the ground. It’s important…

Global Property Summit: Real Estate Overseas Made Easy

November 6, 2017

How To Buy Your Dream Home Overseas Why would you want to buy a piece of real estate overseas? This is the first question we tackle every year at Lief Simon’s Global Property Summit. And, it’s an important one whether you’re looking for a full- or part-time home in another country… or shopping purely for…

How To Get By In France When You Don’t Speak French

October 30, 2017

How To Stop The French From Being Rude Do you speak English? Approach a French person with these words and one of two things may happen: You get an answer—only it’s in rapid French and you’re left none the wiser. You find yourself completely ignored (and just want to pack your bags for home). Here’s…

You’ve Dreamt Of A Life In France And Now It’s Waiting For You

October 23, 2017

How To Live Well In France On US$1,281 A Month “What do you hope to find in your new life in France?… “A view of the Paris rooftops from your balcony? “Going to the theater, orchestra or museum any day you wish? “Hopping on the train to Belgium on a whim? “Shopping for figs and…

Panama: From Developing Country To Dream Destination

October 16, 2017

The American Dream And Where To Find It “The American dream is still very much alive. You just have to look outside America to find it.” So said a store-owner in Coronado, Panama, to our in-house Managing Editor, Charles Conn. And nobody could agree with her more than Charles… Charles grew up in Panama with…

5 Most Popular Places To Live In Mexico As An Expat

October 9, 2017

With anything in life, the easiest option isn’t always the best. In fact, it almost never is. But, for North Americans considering your options overseas, “closer than ever” Mexico breaks this rule. It’s hard to find fault with a country that offers a wide range of lifestyle options (from jungle to beach to mountain living)……

Your Journey To A New Life Overseas Is Just Getting Started

October 2, 2017

The Dynamite Approach To Finding The Good Life Overseas Moving overseas is more than just a process to be trudged through… It’s a journey. You can’t possibly know how that journey will play out exactly. (Right now, you may have no idea of where you want to go.) But one thing you do have control…