Even if you’ve never been there, Italy is one of those places that tugs at the heartstrings. And once you have been there, you’re always looking for reasons to go back. Imagine being able to spend every springtime in Rome, Venice, or Florence…can’t you just picture yourself meandering beside the Arno River on a perfect May evening when all the terracotta roofs and ancient palaces are bathed in that special Florentine glow?
In this new video, I’ll guide you around my favourite parts of Italy. From the Mediterranean to the Adriatic, it packs in a wealth of luscious landscapes and charming little towns steeped in art and history. And it’s more affordable than you may think. Even in Tuscany you’ll find properties for $125,000 and rentals for $600 per month—if you know where to look.
Wondering if you can afford to retire in Italy? Well, you can. Although the popular areas of Rome, Florence, and Milan are admittedly expensive, not all regions are as unaffordable as you might expect. In rural areas and small towns, plenty of homes are available for less than $150,000. Often a lot less… Escape to Italy will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
The trickiest thing about France will be deciding which part of it holds the most allure for you. It could be the wild, rocky shores of Celtic Brittany, steeped in heritage and tradition…or sun-drenched Provence, with its rolling hills and lavender fields, broken by the turquoise sea of the Côte d’Azur…or the castles and sleepy villages of medieval holdings in the Dordogne… France has all the ingredients that we at International Living look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, top-notch culture, excellent health care, affordable real estate, colorful traditions and history, and, of course, the glitter and sophistication of Paris. It’s not surprising that France is the world’s favorite destination, receiving in excess of 80 million overseas visitors each year. Escape to France will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
Beyond France’s famous Riviera playgrounds lies “the other South of France”: a lavender scented landscape of sunflowers and starry nights made famous by artists like Van Gogh and Cézanne. In this special report, we’ll tell you about some of the towns and villages in the South of France that offer very affordable living, without sacrificing any of the beauty and elegance that this country is famed for.
France has all the ingredients that we look for at International Living: good food, good wine, haute couture, a good climate, unspoiled countryside, a glittering culture, excellent health care, colorful traditions and history. The trickiest thing will be deciding which bit of France holds the most allure for you. We look at IL’s favorite destinations in France in this special report. France has never been hotter as a potential place to live for discerning, budget-minded, future expats—either part-time or full-time.
In this new video, IL’s France Correspondent Barbara Diggs shows you the 5 regions of France that particularly stand out as great places to live—including one she describes as “the real Provence,” but much more affordable.From Paris to the provinces, French living is all about quality living. Superb food and wine, a rich and varied culture, access to the world’s best health care—and lovely homes to buy or rent. And it all costs less than you think.
Belize is the Caribbean’s hidden gem. From its azure sea shores to its jungle interior, Belize has great natural beauty—blue water, deserted beaches, and inland retreats where you can explore Mayan ruins, tall waterfalls, rainforests, and rivers. It also offers a lifestyle that is relaxed, gentle…and affordable. It’s also got one of the world’s best residence options and real estate prices you won’t find anywhere else in the Caribbean. Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less will take you step-by-step through this stable, English-speaking democracy and give you a head start in enjoying its benefits.
This report alone can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in the coming years. Global financial advisors believe the window of opportunity will soon close (for U.S. citizens, especially) to move financial assets into offshore vehicles. Now is the time to act… Our special report, Belize: Haven for Privacy and Profits, tells you how. (Yes, you’ll not only get all the information you need to understand these issues, you’ll also get our rolodex of expert contacts who can help you open bank accounts, create trusts, IBCs and more.)
From its Caribbean shores to its jungle interior, this nation has great natural beauty to recommend it. Not least of which is a government program designed to entice you to retire and spend more time in Belize—once you are at least 45-years-old. In this special report, we’ll show how you can take full advantage of this special legislation. You’ll be welcomed as a permanent resident with a pathway to citizenship and a second passport.