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If Moving Overseas is the Remedy, the Side-Effects Are a Welcome Bonus

sean keenanIt’s a funny thing that, when I talk to International Living readers who are considering a move overseas, very few of them mention getting healthier or more active as a major motivation.

But when I talk to expats who have already made their move, almost of them tell me that, since relocating, they’ve shed the extra weight they were carrying, they’ve found themselves walking more often, they’re eating more healthily, and they’re feeling better— younger, even—than they have in decades.

It’s my theory that modern life has conditioned us to accept the gradual decline in health that seems to come with living in industrialized countries. We don’t even question it.

Which may be why expats who have made the move overseas and whose lives have become more active and healthier always seem so surprised. It wasn’t why they moved abroad, but it’s a very pleasant side-effect.

Take Bill Stanley, who moved to Ecuador after having quintuple bypass surgery in Texas. Now he’s teaching kids to skateboard in the seaside town of Olón. He wasn’t expecting that, but he’s certainly happy about it.

Or Iain and Patricia Torrance, who sold their car, house, and boat to live out their dream to tour the finest golf experiences of Southeast Asia. Right now they’re in Thailand: “Here we are graciously welcomed with Asian hospitality and can play on perfectly manicured greens and fairways,” Patricia says. They’ve found the golfing so good that they’re playing more than ever.

And when health problems occur, as they sometimes do, it’s comforting to live in a place where quality healthcare is affordable and accessible. In the safe, stable nation of Uruguay, you can enroll with a private provider for as little as $60 a month. Plus, there’s a public- healthcare system where age or pre-existing conditions are no barrier to admission. IL contributor David Hammond lives in the capital, Montevideo, and reports on your healthcare options in-country. Combine that with Uruguay’s healthy climate, laidback but sophisticated lifestyle, and excellent cuisine, and it’s easy to see why expats there enjoy more active lives than they had in North America.

As side-effects go, better health is a compelling reason to consider a move overseas. We’ll show you lots of places where you can find it…

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International Living Magazine November 2019

Immerse Yourself in the Sights and Fragrances of Bali

Immerse Yourself in the Sights and Fragrances of Bali

By Josephine Brierley November 2019

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Three Unexpected, Low-Cost Options for a Golfing Retirement Overseas

Three Unexpected, Low-Cost Options for a Golfing Retirement Overseas

By International Living November 2019

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How to Profit From Crisis Investing in the Right Spots

How to Profit From Crisis Investing in the Right Spots

By Ronan McMahon November 2019

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Your Right to a Second Passport Through Family Ties

Your Right to a Second Passport Through Family Ties

By Bob Bauman November 2019

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Pamper Yourself: This Is a Latin American Barbershop

Pamper Yourself: This Is a Latin American Barbershop

Expat Diary
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Eating Your Way Through Vientiane’s Food Scene

Eating Your Way Through Vientiane’s Food Scene

By Richard N. Gordon November 2019

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Cuba Catches the Rhythm and Color of the Caribbean

Cuba Catches the Rhythm and Color of the Caribbean

By Bonnie W. Hayman November 2019

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Condos With Rooftop Pools

Condos With Rooftop Pools

By Jason Holland November 2019

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Isn’t It Time You Moved to Paradise? Discover Belize and Caribbean Mexico

Isn’t It Time You Moved to Paradise? Discover Belize and Caribbean Mexico

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International Living: Forty Years of Lessons Learned

International Living: Forty Years of Lessons Learned

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Editor’s Choice From This Month’s Issue

  • Healthier Living on the Invigorating Coast of Ecuador
  • Caribbean Living for a Third Less Than California
  • Your Options for High-Quality Healthcare in Uruguay

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Table of Contents

  • In the Milongas of Buenos Aires, Tango is the Real Deal
  • News & Notes From Around the World
  • The Co-Working Revolution, Overlooked Metals for Surviving a Crash, and More
  • Caribbean Living for a Third Less Than California
  • Trading Winter for Summer in Coastal Viña del Mar
  • Caye Caulker’s Two Islands Offer More Options for Expats
  • Healthier Living on the Invigorating Coast of Ecuador
  • Order Like a Local With Google Instant Translate
  • How to Overcome Expat Teething Problems
  • Your Options for High-Quality Healthcare in Uruguay
  • Immerse Yourself in the Sights and Fragrances of Bali
  • Three Unexpected, Low-Cost Options for a Golfing Retirement Overseas
  • How to Profit From Crisis Investing in the Right Spots
  • Your Right to a Second Passport Through Family Ties
  • Pamper Yourself: This Is a Latin American Barbershop
  • Eating Your Way Through Vientiane’s Food Scene
  • Cuba Catches the Rhythm and Color of the Caribbean
  • Condos With Rooftop Pools
  • Isn’t It Time You Moved to Paradise? Discover Belize and Caribbean Mexico
  • International Living: Forty Years of Lessons Learned

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