Suzan Haskins

What to do before you leave home? What steps to take and documents to assemble? Bank accounts, credit cards, mail, phones, health care, pets, kids, and more…find out here.

Ruthlessly profile yourself. Where will you live and what will you do in this new life overseas? Wherever you end up, be sure to enjoy the journey!

Not sure the expat life is for you? Listen to these stories of expats around the world, which may inspire you to a similar path. Our editors also do a little “mythbusting” and share tips that will help streamline your experience.

Why has Ecuador won International Living’s Global Retirement Index four years in a row? It offers unsurpassed natural diversity and lifestyle options…from cities to small towns, mountains to beaches and beyond – not to mention its high-quality but low-cost of living.

What are the most popular destinations in Ecuador for expats? And why? Suzan Haskins has spent the last 11 years finding out. She explains where, what and why…and introduces you to a couple of places you’re possibly never heard of.

What to do before you leave home? What steps to take and documents to assemble? Bank accounts, credit cards, mail, phones, health care, pets, kids, and more…find out here.