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…
Panama has quietly become one of the world’s top retirement havens—where U.S. dollars still rule, the weather feels like summer year-round, and your upgraded lifestyle can cost half as much as you were paying back home. From mountain towns to beach escapes, let’s explore why Panama might just be the perfect balance of comfort, adventure,…
Thinking of moving to Ireland? This week’s video walks you through the essential quirks, surprises, and cultural truths you won’t find in a guidebook. From housing and weather to social norms and hidden gems, get ready for a smooth transition and avoid the rookie mistakes… Got a question? Want to see us cover a particular…
Long before road trips and rail lines, there was a path—winding through quiet forests, stone villages, and rolling hills—that connected pilgrims across Europe. The Camino de Santiago isn’t just a trail, it’s one of the world’s oldest and most meaningful journeys. Once walked by kings and commoners facing danger and discovery, it’s now a route…
Forget the guidebook lists and polished tours—Portugal’s real magic happens in tiny villages just as much as in big cities. Every summer, across the country, fireworks light up sky, music fills cobbled streets, and locals grill sardines until dawn. These are the festas tourists don’t usually get to see, where history, faith, and celebration take…
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