Portugal FAQ’s Answered When making any move overseas, you’ll have lots and lots of questions. Maybe you won’t be sure who to ask… And maybe, in some cases, you’ll be reluctant to ask questions you fear might seem foolish or naïve. Making a move to a new country is a big deal. There are no…
How To Deal With “You’re Crazy!” And Other Words Of Discouragement A friend here in Paris was entertaining her in-laws recently, visiting from New Mexico, and I joined them for a walking tour of the city one day. We stopped for coffee and the conversation naturally got around to the topic of living overseas… turns…
The Top 10 Reasons I Moved To Europe Heart versus head. When it comes to choosing where to live overseas, both have to play an important part. The head side of things, the practicalities and logistics—thinking about environment, budget, climate, infrastructure, etc.—is important, no doubt… But the more abstract side of things is equally important……
4 Things You Must Do To Make A Successful Move Overseas—Part I I give a presentation for our annual Live and Invest in Europe Conferences… sharing my “expat story,” as we refer to these kinds of talks. My expat tale began very close to the start of my life. I was only 8 years old…
The Ultimate Property Scouting Checklist There are two reasons to purchase real estate overseas… First, because you have moved there and you decide you want to own. You want to nest. You want a place you can decorate and furnish as you like, where you can make a garden, install a swimming pool, store your…
Our Top Retirement Havens Face Off It might be easy to get on board with the idea of retiring overseas… But it’s not as easy to figure out where in the world you’d like to do it. Most people, faced with this tough question, make comparisons to help narrow things down. One of the most…
What Does 2021 Have In Store For You? I love the feeling that comes once Christmas has run its course… After all the gluttony and indulgence, the natural inclination come January is to swing toward austerity. Most of the world tries to give up some bad habit in the New Year… or to begin some…
7 Easiest Backup Residencies In The World Today Last week I shared with you the hellscape that is the French residency process (if you missed it, you can catch up here)… but I neglected to set your mind at ease. Because, while some countries make residency difficult and painful to acquire (ahem, France), others make it…
Lessons Learned Standing In Line With 600 Other Desperate Folks… It’s 8 a.m. It’s cold and windy, with flecks of rain pelting down in angry bursts. I’m glad I grabbed that extra layer before heading out. I look at the line that snakes around the huge plaza I’m standing on. Nope, not mine. One small…
Last week, LIOS’ widespread experts, expats, and editors took attendees at our 2020 Retire Overseas Virtual Conference on a tour of the top 21 destinations worth your consideration for living and investing in today… One of the places that recently entered this top 21 list is Brazil… We haven’t talked much about Brazil here before.…
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Our Most Popular FAQs On Moving Abroad: Portugal Edition
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How To Approach Living Overseas Criticism From Loved Ones
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Contadora Island: A Tranquil Beach Getaway In Panama’s Pearl Islands
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Our Most Popular FAQs On Moving Abroad: Portugal Edition
September 13, 2021
How To Approach Living Overseas Criticism From Loved Ones
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The Top 10 Greatest Advantages Of Living In Europe
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Make Your Way Back To School (And Life)
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