Tumultuous Times Call for Life-Changing Actions

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We’re living in unprecedented times—a post-pandemic world where inflation is on the rise, real estate prices have skyrocketed, travel is chaotic, and generally things feel unsteady. It can be easy to get caught up in the headlines’ doom and gloom.

But here at International Living, we prefer to focus on the solutions. Prices are rising and you may be finding your dollars don’t stretch as far as they once did. But we can show you plenty of communities around the world where your greenbacks effectively expand. Places where you can live better and spend less…

Take Jeff and Cheryl McConnaughy. After years living the corporate life, they needed a change. Today they run their own lodge in the jungles of Belize. Not only are they “working” their dream job, Cheryl says, “We’re now debt free, and the cost of living is crazy cheap. Money goes so much further here.”

It isn’t just stretched finances that can overwhelm. Modern life, full of hustle and strain, moves fast. Yet overseas, peaceful, quiet getaways beckon. Costa Rica is an “old favorite” on our beat…one of the best places in the world for an affordable, safe, and relaxed lifestyle. This month, on page 16, we take you to four worthy escapes you should consider for a slower pace of life. Whether you want the beach, mountains, or want to live on the shores of a fresh-water lake, this small country offers it all. IL Correspondent, Jason Holland—a former resident of Costa Rica—heads back to his old stomping grounds to give you a tour.

You needn’t head overseas full time to escape and recharge. One of the best things about living internationally is you can do it any way you like. On page 8, you’ll meet three folks taking a part-time approach to overseas living, trading their U.S. bases each year for a few months in a place that’s warmer and costs less.

You may not find the solution to every problem overseas, but I can guarantee: You’ll find a bunch of them.