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Venture a Little Farther off the Beaten Path to Reap the Rewards of Adventure

sean keenan Beneath every cliché is a grain of truth that makes a statement shareable currency. One example is the commonplace utterance that the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity is just a matter of attitude.

That’s certainly true of Ronni Kerrins, whose retirement adventure in Southeast Asia got off to a difficult start when she broke her leg on a jungle hike. Her recovery, though, gave her the time she needed to figure out where in the region she wanted to live. “I decided that Thailand was the safest place to settle and then I could spend time traveling around other Southeast Asian countries,” she says, and adds that her adventures now take place on two wheels, since she passed her motorbike test. No armchair retirement for Ronni!

She’s just one example of how, to dredge up another cliché, fortune favors the brave. For adventurous souls, the world really is a rewarding place. Take Cecilia Snyder, who knew, deep down, that Italy was where she belonged, even when she was living in Washington, D.C. In 2014, stuck between jobs, Cecilia made the leap and moved to Italy, the country that, in her own words, “had captured my heart.”

Or Michael Burr, who first fell for Vietnam’s complex charms when he was drafted there in the 1960s. Being sent to war isn’t the best introduction to any country, but as Michael puts it, “Once Asia grabs your heart, it never lets go.” Now he’s living there, happily, on a quarter of what it cost him to live in California.

A taste for adventure, and a willingness to see the opportunities in what might look like obstacles are two immensely rewarding tools in the potential expat’s arsenal. Our correspondent Laura Diffendal examines a slowly developing spot in the lush Caribbean nation of Belize that, with a little imagination, is easy to recognize as a spectacular beach-side location to settle in.

And if you’re able to see the potential, you could find a home on one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines, in a country—Ecuador—with a cost of living that’s almost unbelievably low. It’s a prime opportunity for the expat who sees opportunities, not obstacles.

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International Living Magazine February 2020

A Beachcomber’s Retirement on the “Island of Enchantment

A Beachcomber’s Retirement on the “Island of Enchantment

By Edda Caban February 2020

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A Photographer’s Happy Return to Old Saigon, to Stay

A Photographer’s Happy Return to Old Saigon, to Stay

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Seeing More Clearly With Eye Surgery in Bangkok

Seeing More Clearly With Eye Surgery in Bangkok

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By John McMahon February 2020

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No Need to Suffer Dental Pain in San Miguel de Allende

No Need to Suffer Dental Pain in San Miguel de Allende

Healthcare
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Three Friendly, Vibrant Beach Retreats on Ecuador’s Pacific

Three Friendly, Vibrant Beach Retreats on Ecuador’s Pacific

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Top 3 Places for Real Estate Investment in 2020

Top 3 Places for Real Estate Investment in 2020

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Emerging, Emerged, Emerging Again: Hong Kong

Emerging, Emerged, Emerging Again: Hong Kong

Opportunity
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From Crop-Duster Pilot to Baja Resort Owner

From Crop-Duster Pilot to Baja Resort Owner

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Fitting in to Costa Rica, One Taxi Ride at a Time

Fitting in to Costa Rica, One Taxi Ride at a Time

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History, Hiking, and Relaxing in the Pub: Guernsey

History, Hiking, and Relaxing in the Pub: Guernsey

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  • Top 3 Places for Real Estate Investment in 2020
  • Tax Tips for the Seasonal U.S. Expat

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Table of Contents

  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  • Bugibba, Malta
  • News & Notes From Around the World
  • Images From the Road
  • Hiking, Motorbiking, and Adventure: Life in Chiang Mai
  • Finding Connection and Community in Assisi
  • Vietri sul Mare: A Good-Value Amalfi Coast Find
  • Slowly, Sittee River Emerges on the Expat Scene
  • Working From Home…While Overseas
  • Tax Tips for the Seasonal U.S. Expat
  • A Beachcomber’s Retirement on the “Island of Enchantment
  • A Photographer’s Happy Return to Old Saigon, to Stay
  • Seeing More Clearly With Eye Surgery in Bangkok
  • No Need to Suffer Dental Pain in San Miguel de Allende
  • Three Friendly, Vibrant Beach Retreats on Ecuador’s Pacific
  • Top 3 Places for Real Estate Investment in 2020
  • Emerging, Emerged, Emerging Again: Hong Kong
  • From Crop-Duster Pilot to Baja Resort Owner
  • Fitting in to Costa Rica, One Taxi Ride at a Time
  • History, Hiking, and Relaxing in the Pub: Guernsey
  • Mastering Budget Airlines in and Around Europe
  • Road Tripping and Village Hopping in Albania
  • Affordable Caribbean Rentals
  • What I Love (and Don’t Love) About Living Abroad
  • Dream Big With an Overseas Retirement That Lets You Truly Upgrade Your Lifestyle

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