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Penang is a stand-out destination for expats and retirees. In fact, it’s where two of IL’s correspondents call home—Keith Hockton and Kirsten Raccuia are both enjoying the lifestyle in Penang. The lifestyle in Penang is cultured and convenient. In capital city George Town’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserved historic buildings are decorated with street art by artists from around the world. The island is lapped by water bobbing with yachts and fishing boats. When it comes to the essentials like housing, Penang offers incredible value. You’ll find world class, low-cost healthcare, and business opportunities abound.

In this in-depth Special Report we take a look at a very special area of Ecuador—one of the top retirement destinations in the world, we reveal the need-to-know details about Ecuador's most popular expat destination.

Renting and owning property in Ecuador is easy, because it also boasts some of the world’s greatest real estate bargains and investment opportunities. In this special report, we’ll introduce you to a little-known destination in Ecuador where you can still buy affordably…before prices rise.

Tropical beaches, First-World infrastructure, high-quality health care,  welcoming people...there are many things to love about Panama. Retirees are drawn here by the Pensionado Program, one of the best retiree benefits programs in the entire world and for everyone the low cost of living is a major factor in choosing Panama. In this report, we’ll share our three top tips getting your new life in Panama started…as well as the best places to look for your dream home, how to start your real estate hunt, and very importantly the visa options available to you.

In Panama, there are so many opportunities to set up new business ventures. We know of many creative and talented expats who are making a go of it with their own businesses…a couple from Minneapolis who built a B&B…an attorney from L.A. who now sells organic chocolates…there is plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurs to find and fill a niche with a business in Panama.

Many of these ultra-affordable properties in Thailand boast all the modern amenities you'd expect in a modern, first-class property in the tropics… including high-speed internet, air-conditioning, hot water, a kitchen, and close proximity to beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping areas and more!