Darren R. Says: Will you offer either a recording of the Belize Now event? I know several friends who are interested in the information (myself included) yet lack the availability to attend your session on February 7. IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Darren, Of course. Your ticket for our Belize Now online seminar Read more...: Will your Belize Now Seminar be Recorded?
I would first recommend becoming a member of International Living to receive our monthly online magazine. You’ll also get access to our 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index to determine which part of the world suits you best.
Doctors in Ireland may prescribe you an unfamiliar brand of drug/medication, but all pharmaceuticals are subject to rigorous EU testing before they are allowed to be sold. If you have a specific medication you use regularly, bring it along to your local GP or pharmacist, who will probably be able to identify an equivalent local brand.
Congratulations on your decision to retire to Ecuador, and on your commitment to learning Spanish. I’m a big believer that making even a modest effort to learn the local language gives you a huge advantage in meeting people and fitting in and feeling comfortable in your new home.
2024 is going to be a great year for live, in-person International Living conferences. We’re starting the year with a bang when we host our Fast Track Panama Conference in the Hilton Hotel, Panama City February 16-18.
Bernie P. Says: We are thinking of retiring to San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Bernie, You have chosen a beautiful part of Spain. San Sebastián—Donostia in Basque—has been a resort since the mid-1800s. This stylish seaside city on Spain’s north Atlantic Coast has Read more...: What Can You Tell Me About San Sebastián-Donostia, Spain?
Jaye F. Says: What are the roads like in Italy? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Jaye, Italy has a good road infrastructure, with more than 400,000 miles of roadway. Almost 4,000 miles of them are autostrade (motorways)—the equivalent of the German Autobahn. Italy was the first country in the world to start building Read more...: What are the Roads Like in Italy?
Gregory T. Says: I’m planning my move to Uruguay soon and would like to ship some of my household items. Do you have any advice for what I can and cannot ship? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Gregory, You’ll be glad to know that you can have a shipping container of your Read more...: What Household Items Can I Ship to Uruguay?
Brandy G. Says: What’s healthcare like in Ecuador? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Brandy, One of the great perks for foreign residents living in Ecuador is high-quality, low-cost healthcare. Bloomberg has frequently rated Ecuador above the U.S. for efficiency of its healthcare system. Ecuador’s best medical services are offered in Quito, Cuenca, Read more...: What’s Healthcare Like in Ecuador?
Arnold W. Says: Do I need international health insurance in Italy? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Arnold, If you’re not a member of the National Health Plan, you’ll need comprehensive health insurance. In any event, you must have a private policy to obtain most types of visa. Even if you’re eligible for the Read more...: Do I need International Health Insurance in Italy?