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Never Stop Exploring New Destinations, But Dig Deep Into Old Ones, Too

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At International Living, we love exploring, but our readers seem to love it even more.

There doesn’t seem to be a corner of the world, from Latin America, to Asia, to Europe, where you won’t find someone who’s determined to explain to us exactly why the place they’ve moved to is the best possible combination of low costs, comfortable climate, excellent healthcare, and easy living to be found on the planet. And the wonderful thing is, for each of them, it’s exactly that.

Sue Woodward was at a low ebb in her life when she decided she needed a real change and moved to San Salvador. There, she found a land with kind people who took her under their wing, a cosmopolitan city with all the comforts of home, and a cost of living low enough that she no longer needed to work more hours than she wanted to. “El Salvador’s a tiny country,” she writes, “but it has a whole lot of heart.”

And over on the other side of the planet, we’ve found expats who have done their research and pinpointed the perfect confluence of factors to fit their dreams. Marc Cofer, who I met on a glorious beach in Ao Nang, Thailand, finds that the low-cost living there means that he can divide his time between his business in the north, and the pristine beaches of the Andaman Sea. “We’re encouraged to fear the unknown,” he says, “but there’s so much to be gained by exploring and embracing the wider world.”

Another thing we’ve learned here at IL, is that even in countries where expat living is well established—like in the Caribbean jewel that is Belize—when you look a little harder, you can still find new frontiers where pioneering expats are setting up lifestyles that are perfectly tailored to suit their individual needs. We take a look at the well-known beach options of Placencia and Ambergris Caye in this month’s feature, but also dig deeper, into the Cayo District and the Toledo region. “I love the jungle,” says Penny Leonard, who set up home in rural Cattle Landing some 25 years ago. “It feels wild and exotic.”

For a small nation, Belize has a lot of options. That’s one reason we’re hosting an exciting online event, the Belize Private Screening, next month. Over two fact-packed days, our in-country experts will explain everything you need to know about setting up a home or doing business in this unspoiled, English-speaking slice of Caribbean perfection. Join us, we’d love to have you.

Trees, Shrines, Waterfalls, and Japan’s Best Ramen

Trees, Shrines, Waterfalls, and Japan’s Best Ramen

By Wendy Justice November 2020

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Ireland’s West Coast

Ireland’s West Coast

By Ciaran Madden November 2020

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News & Notes From Around the World

News & Notes From Around the World

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Images From the Road

Images From the Road

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Real Estate News and Notes

Real Estate News and Notes

By Ronan McMahon November 2020

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Finding a New Life and Career in El Salvador

Finding a New Life and Career in El Salvador

By Sue Woodward November 2020

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Affordable Freedom in Beach-Town Ao Nang, Thailand

Affordable Freedom in Beach-Town Ao Nang, Thailand

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By Seán Keenan November 2020

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How E-Learning Is Helping Fund My Expat Life

How E-Learning Is Helping Fund My Expat Life

The Savvy Retiree
By Natali Lekka November 2020

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Turn Your Know-How Into a Paycheck

Turn Your Know-How Into a Paycheck

The Savvy Retiree
By Jeff D. Opdyke November 2020

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A Reluctant Patient’s Happy Experiences With Dental Care

A Reluctant Patient’s Happy Experiences With Dental Care

Healthcare
By Michael Cullen November 2020

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Editor’s Choice From This Month’s Issue

  • From the Cayes to the Cayo—Why Belize Has Something for Everyone
  • Fine Living in Cuenca Via a Photographer’s Lens
  • How World Travel Saves This Freelancing Couple Thousands

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Table of Contents

  • Trees, Shrines, Waterfalls, and Japan’s Best Ramen
  • Ireland’s West Coast
  • News & Notes From Around the World
  • Images From the Road
  • Real Estate News and Notes
  • Finding a New Life and Career in El Salvador
  • Affordable Freedom in Beach-Town Ao Nang, Thailand
  • How E-Learning Is Helping Fund My Expat Life
  • Turn Your Know-How Into a Paycheck
  • A Reluctant Patient’s Happy Experiences With Dental Care
  • Save Money and Effort as a “Suitcase-Savvy Expat”
  • How World Travel Saves This Freelancing Couple Thousands
  • Fine Living in Cuenca Via a Photographer’s Lens
  • From the Cayes to the Cayo—Why Belize Has Something for Everyone
  • Profit in Paradise: Deals in Belize’s Hottest Destination
  • Five Steps to a Freer, More Secure Life
  • A New Start in Vietnam’s Most Livable City
  • A Rooftop Escape to a Magical Stage in Central Mexico
  • Forging a Path to a Grown-Up Version of Goa
  • Forewarned Is Forearmed: Our Housesitting Lessons
  • Get Residence Through Real Estate
  • Comforting Autumnal Rhythms in Southern Italy
  • How to Stake Your Claim in Belize Now
  • Digital Edition and Bonus Content – November 2020
  • Bonus Article #1 – Cost of Living in Belize
  • Bonus Content #2 – Best Places to Retire in Belize
  • Bonus Article #3 – Why I Moved to Belize
  • Bonus Article #4 – A Country-By-Country Update on Travel Restrictions

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