Plan Well for Your Move Abroad…but Be Prepared for the Surprises
Every move abroad will come with a number of inevitable surprises—things that detailed planning just won’t prepare you for.
Lee Harrison
How to Get the Most From IL’s Annual Retirement Index
Back in the mid-1990s, when I was trying to figure out where in the world I wanted to live, I looked forward to September each year to see how my favorite countries rated in the Retirement Index. At a glance, I could either eliminate, or focus on, the countries that I considered my finalists.
Stop! Are We Sending Too Many Readers To Paradise?
As a writer, I get three common complaints. One is the allegation that the properties I mention don’t really exist. This I can easily resolve by replying with the owner’s phone number, photos, or a copy of the listing.
Buy Your Dream Home on the Beach in Brazil for $63,000
I just bought a house on the beach in northeast Brazil. Now, for the first time, I can walk out my front door, cross the white sand, and dive into warm, turquoise waters.
Will Ecuador Drop the Dollar? If so, it may Increase your Buying Power even more
For many IL readers, Ecuador is the best deal going. It not only offers magnificent colonial cities, jagged Andean scenery, hundreds of miles of beaches, and the Galapagos Islands…but also near-perfect weather and one of the world’s lowest costs of living.
The Making of a Good Leftist
If you want to retire while you’re still young, moving overseas can make it possible. And choosing a country with a good list of social benefits can raise your standard of living even beyond what you expected. But you may be entering a different political world…
Hunker down to ride out the recession? Not a chance
“Are you serious? How can you even consider buying a house with the economy the way it is?” I had just bought a house in Brazil, right on the beach. And this was the reaction of a good friend when he heard the news…a friend who is a property investor himself.
Ecuador’s Central Coast: Where you Can Buy on the Beach for $40,000 and Enjoy Tropical Coastal Living for Less Than $1,000 a month
Warm weather, swaying palms, and glorious Pacific sunsets are just the beginning of what Ecuador’s central coast has to offer.
Moving Abroad? You’re an Ambassador…Whether You Want to Be or Not
The day was brilliant and warm, and the nearby ocean was unusually calm. At the gym, Alberto’s smile was broad and genuine as he warmly shook my hand. “Congratulations on your new president,” he said, “We’re so happy for you.”
Historical São Luiz—Where You’ll Find Large Colonial Homes by the Sea for $108,200
The central coast of Northeast Brazil takes up just 400 miles of Brazil’s 4,000-plus miles of tropical coastline. Yet it’s the best example of Brazil’s diversity that you’re likely to find, from the rich Caribbean-style culture of São Luiz to the modern highrises and dazzling beaches of Fortaleza.