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In this month’s issue we take a look at Ecuador’s northern Andes…the world’s best value destination; Easy familiar living in Lake Chapala. Also, find out five ways to cruise for free (and maybe even get paid). And lastly, we bring you some elegant, parisian style apartments from Uruguay’s Montevideo.

November 2009 Issue of International Living

November 2009 Issue of International Living

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The Travel Press Talks… Anna Skellern

By Anna Skellern November 2009

From seeking out bargains in Asia to missing your marbles in Athens...

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Alternative Barcelona: A City That Fizzes Like Its Cava

Alternative Barcelona: A City That Fizzes Like Its Cava

By Steenie Harvey November 2009

Glass of red wine in hand, I’m now in La Concha, one of central Barcelona’s last surviving dive bars. On Carrer Guardia in the old Barri Xino, it features peeling wallpaper, overflowing ashtrays, and a clientele who look anything but “hip and cool.”

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The Best Places to Fish in South America

The Best Places to Fish in South America

By Nick Palliser November 2009

If you asked a fisherman where you’d find the best fishing in North America, you would probably receive a different answer from every angler you asked.

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Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home

Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home

By Margaret Summerfield November 2009

Recently, I saw a French-style apartment in Montevideo for only $450 a square meter. The apartment had all the trimmings—high ceilings, marble fireplaces, and parquet floors. It was well located, and in good condition. The realtor said it was “ideal for offices.”

Read more: Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home
Lake Chapala: The Closest Thing to “Back Home” in Mexico—Now 20% Off

Lake Chapala: The Closest Thing to “Back Home” in Mexico—Now 20% Off

By Karen Blue November 2009

Not everyone who dreams of moving to Mexico already speaks Spanish. And some people are nervous about making the move.

Read more: Lake Chapala: The Closest Thing to “Back Home” in Mexico—Now 20% Off
Active, Involved, and Feeling Younger in Chapala, Mexico

Active, Involved, and Feeling Younger in Chapala, Mexico

By November 2009

Ten years ago, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I fell in love with two Mexican women. One is now my wife, Martha, age 40, and the other is her daughter Gabriela (my adopted daughter), who just turned 12.

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Bargain Mediterranean: Sunny, Historic, English-speaking Malta

Bargain Mediterranean: Sunny, Historic, English-speaking Malta

By Len Galvin November 2009

When you think “European Coast,” what comes to mind? Maybe somewhere to nibble tapas on the Spanish costas…revel in the glitz and glamour of the French Côte d’Azur…or enjoy the history of the Italian Riviera.

Read more: Bargain Mediterranean: Sunny, Historic, English-speaking Malta
Costa Rica’s Next Two Up-and-Coming Hot Spots

Costa Rica’s Next Two Up-and-Coming Hot Spots

By Ronan McMahon November 2009

As an investor, you may think of Costa Rica as “old news,” but two areas of that country deserve a look today as they’re well-positioned for a boom. I’ll explain why in a moment. But first, a little background.

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Retire in Your Own Idea of Paradise

Retire in Your Own Idea of Paradise

By November 2009

Although we had traveled extensively prior to our moving overseas in 1987, it was only then that we realized that we would not return to the States when we retired.

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Table of Contents

  • November 2009 Issue of International Living
  • The Travel Press Talks… Anna Skellern
  • Alternative Barcelona: A City That Fizzes Like Its Cava
  • The Best Places to Fish in South America
  • Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home
  • Lake Chapala: The Closest Thing to “Back Home” in Mexico—Now 20% Off
  • Active, Involved, and Feeling Younger in Chapala, Mexico
  • Bargain Mediterranean: Sunny, Historic, English-speaking Malta
  • Costa Rica’s Next Two Up-and-Coming Hot Spots
  • Retire in Your Own Idea of Paradise
  • How to Stay Connected from Anywhere in the World
  • Globetrotter: News From Around the World
  • Confetti—Not Just for Weddings
  • Running a Rainforest B&B on a Tropical Island in Panama
  • “A Movie-star Smile…Plus an Extra $16,500 in my Back Pocket”
  • Five Ways to Cruise for Free (and Maybe Even Get Paid)
  • A Music-Filled, Color-Rich Life in the World’s Best-Value Destination: Ecuador’s Northern Andes
  • Calendar of Events: Most people don’t realize
  • Part-Time Expat: Save Money and Test the Waters
  • Why Your Portfolio Needs Diversification into Foreign Currencies

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