The expat life is not “for couples only.” Substantial numbers of single expats live in most of the countries IL covers. Here are some key tips on how to settle in, make friends, and build a life abroad for yourself as a single expat.
Mexico is home to more North American expats than any other country in the world. Mexico has world-class beaches, romantic Spanish-colonial cities, and a rich indigenous heritage. Cost of living is low...and it’s very easy to get a residence visa here.
Get tips on renting and buying property in Mexico, and how and where to get the most bang for your buck.
In the countries IL covers, you can find high-quality healthcare at prices you can afford. Learn about the range of options available to you for covering your healthcare costs, from paying out of pocket to several types of insurance.
In several Latin American countries, US-style independent-and assisted-living facilities are being built...affordable options for expats thinking ahead to their own and their loved ones’ future healthcare needs.
The expat life is not “for couples only.” Substantial numbers of single expats live in most of the countries IL covers. Here are some key tips on how to settle in, make friends, and build a life abroad for yourself as a single expat.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Ireland, now may be the time to start considering it seriously. Due to Ireland’s economic crisis, property prices are way down, making the Emerald Isle more affordable than it’s been in years. In this audio debrief, listen as IL Editor, Glynna Prentice, gives you the scoop. She’s just back from a recent scouting trip to Ireland’s beautiful southwest coast.
Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula offers more than just Caribbean beaches. The interior is rich in ancient Mayan ruins. But scrambling up pyramids and tramping jungle trails is hot and thirsty work. To stay cool, do as the locals do: Seek out a cenote.
Like many other expat entrepreneurs, Mallina opened Gaia to provide something she missed from home. Find out how she did it...
Long sacred to the Maya, Lake Bacalar still casts its spell on visitors, including a growing number of expats. Jim Bacon and his wife, Polly Gropen, moved to Bacalar more than six years ago. Leaving behind Minnesota’s winters, they settled here full-time and haven’t looked back.