Slow mornings, long lunches, ancient streets, and sea views… Greece has been quietly attracting American retirees who want more life and less stress. But retiring abroad isn’t just about the dream—it’s about the details. In this guide, I break down how retiring in Greece actually works—from visas and income requirements to health care, taxes, housing…
Greece in 2026 isn’t about ticking off islands or chasing postcard views—it’s about slowing down and noticing what’s been there all along. From mountain villages where recipes are whispered through generations, to coastlines still shaped by fishermen and wind, the country’s cultural experiences for tourists, locals, and expats alike, is entering a quieter, richer chapter.…
For years, it didn’t just top the rankings—it defined them. After briefly stepping out of the spotlight, Europe’s most legendary overseas haven is back at #1. Ranking as Europe’s best retirement haven in the 2026 Overseas Retirement Index, and second-best in the world overall, Portugal’s southern coast is superlative. With more sunshine than anywhere else…
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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…
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,…
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