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Your March Lifetime Society Communiqué is packed with insider travel tips and expert advice. In the cover story, travel writer Kyle Wagner explores Seoul—South Korea’s buzzy capital. She embraced the cultural differences this city of 26 million people offers. "Considering that more than half of all South Koreans live in Seoul, visitors are likely to experience the cultural differences on a rather grand scale," Kyle says. Kyle shares her insider guide to the city—everything from where to eat to where to stay. She also tells you about her many food experiences, and lets you in on one of the best reasons to visit South Korea. Click on the "PDF" button to start reading your issue now.

In your November Communiqué cover story, International Living correspondent Nancy Kiernan gives you the lowdown on why Colombia is one of the greatest retirement destinations in the world. If it's a country you haven't yet considered, you need to read this story. When you read what an affordable, attractive, sophisticated country this is to live in, you'll wonder why you haven't considered it sooner. (That's before you even get to what she says about healthcare. You'll be amazed at the quality you can get for under $100 a month—per couple.) That story—and much more besides—is waiting for you in this issue.

If you're interested in what Mexico has to offer, this issue of your Lifetime Society Communiqué is not to be missed. In it, long-time Mexico resident and IL editor Glynna Prentice gives you the complete lowdown on expat life in Mexico. She tells you where the best places to live are—no matter your taste or budget…how the healthcare options could save you tens of thousands of dollars…what you need to know about renting or buying real estate…and much more. And that's just the start of what's waiting for you. Click on the "PDF" button above to start reading this issue now.

In this issue's cover story, International Living's roving Latin America Editor, Jason Holland, brings you his pick of the three best beach towns to live in Costa Rica today—and one bonus option for adventurers who love the Caribbean. Jason knows Costa Rica well. He's lived all over the country and traveled extensively. So when he gives you his pick of the best, you know you're getting the good stuff. And that's just the start of what's waiting for you in the July issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué...

One little country that sits on the equator packs a big punch when it comes to retirement overseas. The country is Ecuador—and it's one of the world's best retirement destinations. Though the country is just slightly bigger than Wyoming, it has a variety of climates to suit almost any taste; has rich culture and warm, welcoming people; and could drastically cut your retirement costs. For just $1,500 to $2,000 a month, a couple can live better than they ever could have dreamed of in the U.S. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, three of our Ecuador correspondents tell you about their lives living in a colonial city, by the beach, and in the mountains of Ecuador. That's just the start of what's waiting for you in this issue...

For the cover story of this issue of your Lifetime Society Communiqué, we bring you a round-up of four countries in Southeast Asia where you can live like royalty—for half or even a third of what you’d pay to live a similar lifestyle in the U.S. or Canada. Two-hour massages in your home for $18…tailor-made, custom suits for less than the cost of buying off the rack in North America…and a full-time cook/cleaner for less than $300 per month: they’re just some of the luxuries that cost less in Southeast Asia. In those great-value destinations, you can live a luxury retirement on a monthly budget of just $2,000 to $3,000 per couple. We'll show you where. And that’s just the start of what's waiting for you in this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué…