Steve LePoidevin

Steve LePoidevin, IL’s Peru Correspondent, is originally from Quebec but spent most of his working life in British Columbia. He and his wife, Nancy, have lived abroad since 2008. Following almost six years in China and another three years in Thailand, they currently live in Huanchaco on the north coast of Peru. When not writing or traveling in real life, Steve enjoys designing 3D objects and worlds in virtual reality.

Do I Lose Canadian Healthcare if I Move Abroad Part-Time?

Do I Lose Canadian Healthcare if I Move Abroad Part-Time?

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Rob A. Says: Will I lose access to my Canadian healthcare if I spend half the year abroad?   IL Contributor Steven LePoidevin Writes: In order to qualify for provincial health insurance in Canada, you must be considered a permanent resident of that province. Several provinces require a minimum number of residency days in any Read more...: Do I Lose Canadian Healthcare if I Move Abroad Part-Time?

A “Computer Guy” Switches Seattle for Peru

A “Computer Guy” Switches Seattle for Peru

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Paul Beckman, 70, is no stranger to living abroad. As a computer engineer, he has worked on IT contracts in various countries around the world, from France to Hong Kong to Belarus. Although he originally hails from Iowa, he spent eight years in Seattle, Washington, before recently retiring to Arequipa, Peru. It’s fair to say Read more...: A “Computer Guy” Switches Seattle for Peru