Too Far Away? Not Anymore
This column began with my daughter Kay, sitting at the table in her apartment in California, thousands of miles away from me…yet showing me her new haircut.
Lee Harrison
Colombia Today: Chic, Easy and Cheap
Colombia offers everything from fast-lane living in a glamorous city, to a rich life in a colonial setting…from beachside living to life high in the Andes.
Drug Wars and Dictators: The Truth About Moving Abroad
Here’s Rule #1 when investigating your potential overseas destination: the mainstream media is not your friend.
Healthcare Reform: Why All the Fuss?
When I arrived in the U.S. for the Live and Invest Overseas conference late last year, the country was in the midst of a raging health-care debate. I hadn’t seen much about it in my part of the world.
Beach, Colonial, Highland: Find Your Niche in Colombia
I just got back from my third trip to Colombia, and I’ve learned an important lesson about the country: It offers environments that will appeal to pretty much any taste, from urban enclaves to quiet beach towns... from highland retreats to steamy tropics.
Protected: Off the Radar: From Luxury Gated Communities to Colonial Splendor—Now Is the Time to Buy in Nicaragua
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Seven Ways to Ease Into Your New Life Overseas
I’ve lived overseas for more than eight years now. In that time, I’ve seen dozens of people transition smoothly and successfully to a new life abroad. But I’ve also witnessed a few disasters. Here are the top seven items I think are most critical when it comes to an easy move overseas.
Five Things You’ll Appreciate Every Day When You Move Overseas
When you move abroad, you’ll learn to live again in a hundred different ways. New and exotic customs and foods…new holidays and celebrations…and maybe a new language and friends. It’s like getting an entire second life within the span of a single lifetime.
Why Go Abroad? Because There’s Still Time for One More Adventure
Pensioners Carl and Pat VenderHeide ignored all objections in their desire to move abroad, opting for one more adventure instead.
Part-Time Expat: Save Money and Test the Waters
Living abroad is not an all-or-nothing proposition. You needn’t pull up stakes and renounce life “back home” entirely. Instead, take a part-time approach to the adventure.