Rachel and Sacha are happy new residents of Panama City, Panama. They decided to relocate during the pandemic and finally arrived here in October of 2022. After enduring two long, cold winters under COVID-related curfews in Montreal, Canada, they knew they wanted to head for sunnier climes... ideally before a third pandemic winter could settle…
Belize, Panama, Mexico, And Beyond…
In just a few days, we’ll be releasing our latest annual Overseas Retirement Index—this hugely anticipated report is the climax of everything we do all year long. Dozens of contributors spend the entire year scouting, experiencing, comparing, and reporting on the best places in the world to retire, and we bring all of that to…
Making The Most Of 2024
All the calendar days of a new year in front of us… Each one begging to be filled with discovery. I’d say that this world of ours is a pretty great place to be. I make the point in case you’re worried the opposite is true. In this age of 24/7 real-time news, it can…
A Day For Goodwill And Good Cheer
Merry Christmas! Wherever we find ourselves in the world, no matter how the day is celebrated locally, Christmas is a day for goodwill and good cheer… and perhaps some good rum, if you’re south of the border! Here are some of my favorite ways to celebrate Christmas in some of our favorite countries around the…
Following The Path Of Progress On This Charming Caribbean Island
When you come to Belize, pay no mind to Belize City. This is the Calcutta of the Caribbean, the city a friend says he’s going to put on the cover of the “World’s Worst Cities” coffee table book he’s threatening to publish. Belize City isn’t Belize. It’s just the place where the country’s one and…
Unlocking Paradise: The Caribbean’s Best Property Value
Belize is the best property value you’ll find in the Caribbean, with properties selling for a fraction of what most other Caribbean destinations sell for. It is one of the world’s most solid investment options in this post-pandemic era, with buyers more motivated than ever to find a property overseas. The pandemic was a setback…
Comparing The Most Popular Expat Havens In Europe
One of the best things about living in Europe, and one you’ll hear touted by all expats who come to live here, is the fact that everything is so close… Whether it’s the compact cities that make walking and biking the main mode of transport, the relatively small countries that allow you to explore your…
Globetrotting In 2024
With the end of the year in sight, thoughts turn ahead to 2024—what will the New Year hold? For our All Access Pass members, who have automatic VIP attendance to all of our 10+ various annual conferences, webinars, and events, the calendar for 2024 is an exciting jaunt around the globe, including stops in… •…
A Caribbean Beach Lifestyle At A Bargain Price
My first trip to Belize, some 30 years ago, was organized courtesy of the Belize Tourism Authority (BTA). I was a starting-out travel writer; the BTA was looking for press. This was well pre-“Survivor,” pre-“Temptation Island.” The only people who knew this tiny country existed way back then were divers and backpackers. And Morley Safer.…
Rendez-Vous In Sunny Valencia
I arrived in sunny Valencia today to clear blue skies and perfectly warm temperatures—a nice change from chilly, gray Paris… Before our first-ever Live And Invest In Spain Conference kicks off on Wednesday, my days will be filled with meetings with local friends and colleagues… as well as tapas and maybe some sangria! My top…