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Even if you’ve never been there, Italy is one of those places that tug at the heartstrings. And once you have been there, you’re always looking for reasons to go back.

Bem-vindo a Portugal! There is rapidly growing interest in this often-overlooked, warm, and inviting slip of a country. Portugal has become a popular vacation spot, as well as a great place for expat living. In fact, if you’re thinking of retiring in Europe, this country may be perfect for you.

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It probably seems like a radical idea to those who were born and lived their lives in only one country, but individuals with financial means and a little determination can, without much trouble, become international citizens. That’s done by acquiring second citizenship in another country. Along with that dual legal status comes an official second passport.

Are you ready to get back out there and start traveling again? I know I am. I also know most of us will ease back into it with some concerns...we’ll have to do more research about health considerations and protections. We’ll want to be sure that we’re as safe as possible... With that in mind, we've commissioned this special report. Written by respected long-time family physician, Dr. Shane McCarthy, it offers thoughtful and well-researched guidance to get you back out there in the safest way possible.

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Here at International Living, we think that you can find the best quality of life, the lowest cost of living, and the best-value real estate overseas. For decades we have been scouring the globe looking for the countries that offer all of those things…and more.

Last year, almost 4 million people became victims of identity theft in the U.S., more than double the figure from 2019. The amount stolen reached $43 billion. And those numbers don’t include the exponentially larger numbers of people whose personal information has been exposed due to lax security by companies holding your data…data that can be used to steal your identity. Protecting your privacy online has never been more important. That’s why the information contained in this report is so vital.

It might be hard to believe, but there are simple ways for you to bring the retirement of your dreams closer to reality—and you won’t have to work twice as hard or get lucky in some “get rich quick” scheme to do so. The common narrative today is that very few people have saved enough money to retire comfortably. People are expected to tighten their belts and live frugally or keep working into their 70s…or even 80s. But there is another option…one that doesn’t involve sacrificing the good things in life.

We all want to save taxes, make ourselves less of a target to sue-happy lawyers, and generally enjoy more freedom to live as we want to. And you’ll be happy to hear, there are some well-established ways that you can protect, preserve, and even increase your wealth right now. From offshore accounts…to getting your wealth out of the dollar…to ironclad asset protection strategies and the ABCs of offshore reporting…you’ll find it all in the following pages of this book.

The U.S. is one of just two countries in the world that taxes its citizens on worldwide income…no matter where you live. So there’s no escaping the IRS. But, if you care about keeping the wealth you’ve worked hard for… If reducing your tax burden matters to you, then this book is a valuable resource.

The nature of retirement has fundamentally changed. That idea of working as long as you can so you can stop cold turkey one day…that’s just an outdated idea. It’s an Industrial Age idea, and it doesn’t make sense anymore. Today we live in what I like to call the Age of e-Opportunity. This has thrown open the doors to all kinds of new ways of funding your life and, conveniently, made it easier than ever for you, as an individual, to take control over what your days look like.

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In this special report, you’ll find out exactly what you need to know to get from where you are now…to a place that could transform your retirement from a time of struggle, to one of genuine comfort and pleasure…even if you haven’t saved a dime.

This special report will give you new ideas about places to visit… and to live. In it you'll discover all sorts of money-saving, time-trimming, life-enhancing secrets… From Costa Rica to Italy…Belize to France… Uruguay to Thailand… Ecuador to Malaysia… You'll be surprised at the life-enhancing options you have all over the world… when you know how and where to find them.

The best deals and the biggest opportunities in real estate today are not to be found within U.S. borders. Take U.S. coastlines… Sure, America has some gorgeous beaches… and stunning seaside properties. But there's a severely limited supply, especially of Grade A, beachfront real estate… and a burgeoning demand, especially among Baby Boomers. Even if your budget isn't small, you'll have trouble finding a seaside getaway on either U.S. coast that could be called a bargain.

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The common narrative today is that very few people have saved enough money to retire comfortably. People are expected to tighten their belts and live frugally or keep working into their 70s...or even 80s. But there is another option...and it doesn't involve sacrificing the good things in life—or working yourself to death. The truth...

Whether you like the idea of a bricks-and-mortar business...or you'd prefer an income you earn from home: You could fund your life abroad doing something you enjoy...and get paid to live anywhere your heart desires... Or if you crave the flexibility and control that a portable income can deliver with an income that travels...

There's no question: In some destinations the opportunities are greater, it's easier to gain residence, it's simpler to start and run a business, the laws work to an entrepreneur's advantage, the taxes favor folks creating jobs for locals, and so on. There are eight countries in particular that fit these criteria, each with their own particular opportunities. Read this report to find out which one could be your perfect income solution.

In this special report, we look at some of the best retirement havens around the world. Places where you can live a rich man's retirement on a regular-joe budget. You'll learn about specific locations within these countries were real estate is affordable...healthcare is a fraction of the cost of what you’ll pay at home...the weather is great...and the lifestyle is the perfect combination of exciting and laidback. This is your shortcut to living a better life overseas.

Who hasn't dreamed about spending more time at the beach in retirement. Curling your toes in the sand…the sound of waves lightly crashing... Looking out at that glorious horizon... Spend part of your year in one of the destinations in this report...or maybe even longer than that…and you will soon see the savings add up, and your stress levels go down. These are destinations that are both unbelievably inexpensive and incredibly beautiful—in locales that will knock your socks off.

Perhaps you'd like to retire to a lakeside community, with year-round heavenly weather? We'll show you a place so beautiful it regularly draws comparisons with Lake Tahoe—albeit without the price-tag. If city living is more your thing, we've got several choices you might like—including one tropical escape where you can enjoy all the comforts of cosmopolitan life, including great shopping and world-class dining—but for less than you'd pay back home, and much more... From Latin America to Europe to Southeast Asia—you have great options for good-value living overseas. We reveal destinations that are both incredibly beautiful and unbelievably inexpensive. Many of them are in locales that will knock your socks off…where a couple could live well for $2,500 a month—or less.

Are you, like thousands of other Americans out there, deeply concerned about funding an enjoyable and worry-free retirement? The good news is there is a solution. You can enjoy a luxury life of cheaper living and warmer climates—and make your retirement dreams come true.

Retire in Luxury on Your Social Security Steve Garfink's 203-page book shows you how to navigate the complicated world of Social Security benefits and create a claiming strategy that helps you maximize the funds you're eligible for. So many people leave tens—even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on the table. Don't be one of them. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

Retire in Luxury on Your Social Security: Steve Garfink's 203-page book shows you how to navigate the complicated world of Social Security benefits and create a claiming strategy that helps you maximize the funds you're eligible for. So many people leave tens—even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on the table. Don't be one of them. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

How would you feel if you were hit with a bill of $20,000 a year for health insurance? Or a $30,000 hospital charge for routine surgery? While it may sound shocking…almost unfathomable…it is in fact inevitable. It’s the unstoppable result of out-of-control healthcare costs. However, the good news is that affordable healthcare isn’t a myth. In fact, if you look beyond the U.S. border you’ll find healthcare systems in other countries that are equally as good—if not better—than what you get at home. In this special report, we lay out all the reasons why medical tourism is a fantastic alternative to the overpriced and underwhelming medical service you may be experiencing at home; the best countries, hospitals, and how much you can expect to save. Read on now to find out more about the best options available to you as a medical tourist.

Your Bigger, Better World book is the end product of thousands of international air travel miles…extended visits in the world’s most promising up-and-coming expat havens…first-hand advice from International Living’s editors and writers who have spent years—even decades—living, retiring and earning an income all over the world…and a whole lot more. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

There’s lots to choose from when deciding on the best retirement haven for you. And lots of questions to ask yourself before you move overseas. For instance, are you an urbanite or do you prefer the wide-open spaces? Would you prefer a tropical climate with year-round sun or more temperate weather that reminds you of home? Would you rather live by the sea or in a mountain town? Only you can make these calls. In Claiming Your Dream Retirement Workbook, we aim to help you decide which of the world’s top retirement havens may be best for you and what steps to take next to get you there.

There has never been a better time in history to explore—and embrace—your retirement options overseas. We know of a pretty, sophisticated, little-known place that’s just one of many options you have overseas today. In this place, there’s no need to scale back your dream retirement plans or work longer to save more money. Read more about this special town where you can achieve this retirement shortcut.

We’ve assembled an unprecedented amount of in-depth and consistently updated information about the best low-cost retirement destinations that offer a wealth of little-known, money-saving government discount programs. We’ve compiled that information into one fact-based, easy-to-read and easy-to-follow special free report. Plus you’ll get an additional 7 in-depth reports that will help you get your retirement on track, no matter whether you ever leave home.

In this special report, we’ll look at some of our favorite destinations around the world that we think offer the best value (without sacrificing any of the quality) for retirement living. You’ll see that it’s possible to live the good life in beautiful Belize…enchanting Ecuador…or charming Costa Rica for a lot less than you would back home.

Almost all resort property in the U.S. is already priced beyond the means of the average buyer. But the country doesn’t have a monopoly on nice beaches. Indeed, some of the most desirable property in the world right now does not sit within the confines of U.S. borders. Check out this report to find out more...

You deserve a dignified, comfortable retirement. And that's becoming harder and harder to come by these days. You can have one, though...Because when you take advantage of this "retirement bonus," it'll no longer matter that the Fed is keeping interest rates at near-zero.

As the U.S. real estate market continues to tumble, a little-known “mortgage erasing” strategy is gaining nationwide attention. In fact, 600,000 Americans are using it right now.  Download this report now to learn how to take advantage of this strategy and never worry about your monthly mortgage bill again.

There’s a lot of opportunity in the world…if you know the right places to look for it. By using the right strategies…in the right places…you have money-saving, money-making options most Americans will never hear about. You can gain a true measure of protection against the volatility and real potential for economic—and perhaps even social—collapse back home. To help you do this, we have created this very special report…an escape plan that will ensure that no matter what happens at home, you and your family and everything you’ve worked so hard for can be safe and secure.

Thousands of Americans are now retiring luxuriously… even though they didn’t save ‘enough’ during their working years. They are using a Retirement Plan that Fortune Magazine says is “a way to double your retirement dollar… trade up to a larger house, get a pool, hire servants—and guarantee visits from your kids.” Here’s how you can participate…

Today's new American pioneers are discovering a better way of life overseas. In fact, every minute 54 more Americans decide to rebuild their retirement overseas. Every minute! Isn't it time you joined them? Find out how in this collection of reports: The Secret to Retiring Rich on $30 a Day, The Incredible Portable Career: How to Find Meaningful Work in Paradise, How to Get First-Rate Health Care at Nearly Half U.S. Prices, Three Global Real Estate "Sweet Spots" That Could Make You Rich, Nine Easy Ways to Generate Income Outside the Dollar, The Money Saver's Guide to Traveling Abroad.

My staff of experts from around the world has put together a definitive guide to the best-value places on the planet – the “whistle stops” we recommend most – called Your Ticket to Paradise: The Best Places in the World to Retire Better… for Less. There’s never been a better time to explore your live-better options overseas… to find for yourself a retirement like the ones I’ve been telling you about. You have more options today than ever before. As a magazine subscriber...download this report now.

This report will show you where in Panama you'll find the best values and how to access affordable healthcare and low-tax visas… point you to money-making opportunities we see on the ground… and give you the details for our key contacts, too, so you have the trusted resources you need to begin living better for less in Panama. Read on for more information.

There are lots of ways to get paychecks abroad… so you can live anywhere or travel anytime. You don't need special qualifications. You don't ever have to punch a time clock. If you're looking for a portable income – whether to fund your life or just add "pocket money" to your retirement nest egg – this volume can show you the way. And it'll introduce you to all sorts of folks already doing it, in Panama and beyond. Read on for more.

If you’ve ever dreamt of living overseas…of enjoying a better lifestyle… and of enjoying it all while spending less money than you do right now…then you owe it to yourself to take a look at this collection of secrets designed to hand you the good life overseas faster and cheaper than you ever dreamed possible. This way, you can start enjoying the same dream lifestyle so many other International Living readers already enjoy. Our team has picked up some valuable tips, tricks, and secrets that we have persuaded them to share in this collection of 10 reports, The Backdoor to Paradise Collection.

Ever had the itch to travel but found that household bills meant you had to put your vacation plans on hold? It’s not always possible to pay for that well-deserved break up front and still cover the cost of mortgage payments or rent back home. If you’ve ever wanted to travel the world, but didn’t want to break the bank, this guide can turn your dreams into reality.

Somewhere in Europe the ideal home is waiting for you. That might be a half-timbered cottage deep in the apple-blossom countryside of rural Normandy…an Andalucian village house in one of Spain’s traditional pueblos blancos…an apartment in elegant Paris or buzzy Barcelona…a bungalow in Cyprus or a House of Character in Malta. Find our more here....

One of the most common questions we get from IL readers is: Where in the world is it easiest to retire or relocate? The answer? It depends on what’s most important to you. Whatever you dream of (and whatever you’re most worried about) you have some very attractive options. We’ve catalogued the best of them in this report—the places where you’ll fit in most quickly and comfortably.

No matter how affordable the destinations we here at International Living talk about are, the simple fact is: You can’t live anywhere for free. But what if you had an income that went with you? An income that could give you the freedom you need to just pick up and go? In this report you'll gain advice, insights, suggestions, and details from people happily funding a good life overseas in countries like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Belize, Colombia, Chile, and Australia.

The thrill of travel isn’t hitting every spot in your guidebook. It’s discovering the “hidden gems” off the tourist trail that have never been documented. Here you’ll find some wonderful recommendations for places to eat…spots to visit…and ways to enjoy destinations all over the world. They’re all finds our writers have discovered on the ground. We share them with pleasure…from our insiders’ notebook to yours…

An increasing number of Americans have found that they can once again enjoy the good life (both in retirement and in general)—and, in fact, they can actually live well—simply by opting into a unique retirement plan. Those who do, find that they can live in places where prices are what they were in the U.s. 20...30...or even 40 years ago. Plus the quality of life is even better. Experts are calling this the No-savings Retirement Plan. once you see what it is, it isn’t hard to see why they refer to it this way.

Imagine lounging on your deck, a cocktail in hand, the quiet turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out before you. Or picture yourself relaxing in a flower-filled courtyard where lavender bougainvillea tumbles over stucco walls, while the sweet perfume of frangipani fills the air at dusk. Whatever you imagine, here’s a guarantee: In the world’s best havens, the dream can be yours and for less than you can possibly imagine. This report shows you where you can retire in luxury on $30 a day.

A rich man’s retirement could easily be yours… even if you have next-to-nothing in savings. There is an easy way to trade up to a richer life…and this report shows you how.

There’s something about buying a property overseas. The purchase process is alien to the one back home...you don’t speak the language... and it’s all so exciting and full of possibilities. It’s easy to get caught up in the buying process, and it’s very easy to get carried away. You need to remember that some things stay the same. Don’t leave your common sense at home.

In A Primer for Turbulent Times: Easy Shortcuts to the Good Life Overseas we’ll show you how to make your transition overseas fast and easy.

We’ve compiled this collection of sporting destinations with you, the active traveler, in mind. It’s a mixed bag, from the quirky (cheese rolling in Gloucestershire) to the extreme (ski-jumping in Thunder Bay, Ontario). We hope this collection will inspire you to plan for the most adventurous, activity-packed holiday of your life. Happy travels!

You don’t want to return home from your travels bearing gifts from the Hard Rock Café, do you? No, you want to present your nearest and dearest with that one-of-a-kind item—a stamp collection from Athens…a vintage chess set from Moscow…$2 pearl earrings from China. This report was prepared with you, the world shopper, in mind. During your travels, we hope you enjoy soaking up the local color that only a community flea market can offer.We also hope you’ll come home a seasoned haggler…with lots of cool stuff!

We’ve compiled the following list of undiscovered beaches to help you navigate that road. And where does it lead? Away from the crowds. Wear sunscreen…and enjoy your book!

Here at International Living, we’re not “doom-and-gloomers” by nature. How could we be? We spend our days on the trail of good news: ever-better places to invest, profit, and live well for less. However, we don’t have our heads in the sand: The U.S. economy looks grim...multi-billion dollar bailouts at taxpayer expense...billions of dollars in stock value evaporating overnight...dried-up credit...collapsing mutual funds...disappearing retirement accounts. Lots of folks are just going to simply hunker down and hope for the best. But you can do better. Wouldn’t you rather be living the life you always wanted...free from the stresses of worrying about making ends meet...or worrying about your retirement savings?

No Longer Just For The Rich and Famous—How Everyday Americans Can Live The Same Jet-Setting Lifestyle Too

Panama is an adventure wonderland just waiting to be discovered. The country's expansive rainforests are among the richest and most complex on the planet. It's the only country where jaguars and pumas prowl just a short drive from the modern capital city. And, fortunately, Panama is a small country. In a short one- or two-week trip, you can see much of what this diverse country has to offer. In this special report, the IL team proposes a plan to get the most out of 24 hours in Panama.

In this report, we've gathered the world's 10 most adventurous vacations for you, the curious and active traveler. Whether you want to stimulate your mind, your body, or both, our recommended travel adventures will keep the sand out of your socks, and the snooze out of your stories.

For those with a passion for purchasing and collecting, haggling and bargain hunting, it can be difficult to narrow down the abundant treasure troves of the world to a few havens of shopping bliss. In this report, we've searched the globe to find the best shopping havens for the mavens of the mall. Every major continent is represented in the quest to find the perfect something. From rare antiques to high-end fashion, and from unique and quirky souvenirs to lush fabrics, you're sure to be enticed by at least a few destinations…each one offering an opportunity to create an extraordinary memory...

Mexicans love to party. Fireworks, loud music, flowers, colorful decorations, and food, glorious food. If you travel to Mexico during an especially well-celebrated holiday, be sure to make your hotel reservations well in advance. This report includes a list of "official" Mexican holidays. Every city, town, and village also has its own holidays--founder's days, patron saint's days, battle commemorations, etc. Wherever and whenever you are in Mexico, you will not be far from a celebration or fiesta of some sort.

In this report, the staff of International Living provides you with a round-up of taxes in some of our favorite destinations: Argentina, Ecuador, France, Ireland, Panama, Honduaras, Italy, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Minimizing taxes may not be your top priority as you consider a move overseas, but as a potential expatriate, you should find out in advance about income tax, inheritance/gift tax, transfer tax, capital gains tax, rental income tax, property tax, and whatever other taxes may apply--before you take the plunge into a new life overseas.

Lucrative travel is the term we've coined to describe travel that doesn't just pay for itself, but can actually earn you $100,000 or more a year…and deliver the flexibility you need to live anywhere in the world. This report highlights three top destinations with "goldmine potential." That is, hot-spots where you can make serious money gathering article ideas, snapping photos to sell, and shopping for items that could yield serious profit back home.

She left school at 15 to live in a hippie squat in London. She tended bar in a strip joint…inspected bolts at a factory…waitressed in a Chinese restaurant...and clerked at a print shop where she typed invoices and lied to customers about why their orders weren't ready. Today she is International Living's roving Euro editor, and regularly sends us notes from even further afield. Possessing a wisdom that comes only from years on the road, she pulls no punches in her writing…always honest, and with the unerring knack of getting into the cracks of a place, she discovers what it's really like, and reports back with humor and style. Now, in this free report, we've tried to bring together some of the best of Steenie's reports, articles, and tips…a near-impossible task given the huge choice.

Come February--the most romantic month of the year--you may be dreaming of an escape with your loved one to a special place…somewhere you can enjoy some quality time together. But where? You've probably already "done" Venice, Paris, and Niagara Falls… So where to this year? Luckily, we at International Living have been checking out some of the most seductive sites. In this special report, we've decided to let you in on our top 10 secret hideaways. Got your passport ready? Here we go…

When you buy property abroad, you can be sure of one thing: many of the procedures, methods, requirements, and taxes are different than at home. Laws, customs, and traditions all vary from country to country--and sometimes even within the same country. Regardless of whether you are keeping your property exclusively for your own use or putting it on the local rental market, there are certain obligations that you, the property owner, must fulfill.

Not everyone who moves overseas has a particular country in mind. Kiana Delamare and John Pugsley live aboard their 50-foot sloop (Eris Island), sailing from port to port in the Caribbean. This is a little of their story.

Detailed in this report are 33 International Living favorites…everything from the best place in Italy to shop for red lingerie to where to go for the best pastry in all of France...

You've heard it before…and if you've traveled much internationally, you know it to be true. If you at least try to speak the local language, you will be treated with much more respect than someone who doesn't make the effort.