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Exploring the Tea Plantations and Waterfalls of Sri Lanka’s Interior

Exploring the Tea Plantations and Waterfalls of Sri Lanka’s Interior

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Temples, Tea, and Tranquility on the Nile

Temples, Tea, and Tranquility on the Nile

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An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

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By International Living

In your April issue, IL correspondent Kathleen Evans and her husband took on an epic adventure in South America and added a trip to some of the highest vineyards in the world to their bucket list. Mendoza is arguably the most well-known wine region in Argentina, but Kathleen traveled instead to Cafayate to explore the Read more...: An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

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Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

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By International Living

In your January issue, travel writer Margot Bigg returns to India. After five-plus years living there and consistent trips back to the subcontinent ever since, Margot was there to experience Pushkar Mela, the world’s largest camel fair, held every fall in India’s desert state of Rajasthan. With her this time was a group of North Read more...: Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

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A Whirlwind Weekend in Buenos Aires: Food, Tango, and Eva Perón

A Whirlwind Weekend in Buenos Aires: Food, Tango, and Eva Perón

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By International Living

In the December issue, International Living correspondent, Jim Santos travels to Buenos Aires and packs a lot of the city into one weekend. There are three things that are hard to avoid in Buenos Aires—the tango, Eva Perón, and good food, and on Jim's recent trip there with his wife, Rita, they embraced all three. With dozens of tango shows to choose from, in all price ranges, the first item on the agenda for Jim and Rita was to book one. Their hotel helped them find just what they were looking for—a good show with a live band that included dinner. With that organized, they were ready to turn their attention to something else that is a source of great national pride in Argentina—Eva Perón.

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The Road Trip of a Lifetime in Mexico

The Road Trip of a Lifetime in Mexico

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By International Living

After five years in Costa Rica, IL's Latin America Editor, Jason Holland, and his family were ready for a new adventure. Specifically Mexico, on the Riviera Maya...they just had to figure out how to get there from Florida, where they were staying at the time. "We had a truck. Two kids. Two dogs. And a bunch of clothes, some furniture, appliances, toys, and other items. It all had to make it to Mexico," Jason says in your Communiqué this month.

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Exploring Colca—Peru’s Magnificent Canyon

Exploring Colca—Peru’s Magnificent Canyon

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By International Living

In your July issue, International Living's Peru Correspondent, Steve LePoidevin, explores Colca, a canyon in Peru that carves a 200-mile gouge through the edge of the Andes. Steve and his wife Nancy started their hike in the small town of Cabanaconde and within a few minutes of starting, the gentle wide road changed to a narrow, steep rocky trail. And their adventure began.

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Secret Corners of Madrid: Experience Spain’s Capital the Local Way

Secret Corners of Madrid: Experience Spain’s Capital the Local Way

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Food, Shopping, and Refreshing Cultural Differences in Seoul— South Korea’s Buzzy Capital

Food, Shopping, and Refreshing Cultural Differences in Seoul— South Korea’s Buzzy Capital

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By International Living

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.

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Beautiful, Affordable, and Biodiverse: This is Why I Chose Colombia

Beautiful, Affordable, and Biodiverse: This is Why I Chose Colombia

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By International Living

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.

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North Americans’ Easiest Expat Option: How to Retire to Mexico

North Americans’ Easiest Expat Option: How to Retire to Mexico

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By International Living

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.

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Costa Rica’s Stunning Beach Communities — 3 of the Best for Expats

Costa Rica’s Stunning Beach Communities — 3 of the Best for Expats

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By International Living

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...

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City, Beach, or Mountains: The Choice is Yours in Ecuador

City, Beach, or Mountains: The Choice is Yours in Ecuador

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By International Living

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...

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