Our Boots-On-The-Ground Global Network
At International Living, we have an expansive, well-informed network of expats and experts based around the world. They’re folks like you who have made a move, settled in overseas, and are ready to share their hard-earned know-how so you can follow in their footsteps and go abroad with ease and confidence. And they’re experts we connect you with–experts based all over the planet who know the ins and outs of local laws, immigration, real estate, remote earning, relocation strategies, and more. Trusted resources that will give you the whole story–not just the facts you need, but what those facts mean for you.
Meet Our Global Network of Expert Expats
Bel Woodhouse
Mexico Correspondent
mexico@internationalliving.comMexico
Belinda Woodhouse is the author of the 21 Reasons to Visit... travel book series. Her love of writing, photography, and videography enables her to live her dream life on the gorgeous Caribbean Island of Cozumel in Mexico.
Jessica Ramesch
Editor, Panama
panama@internationalliving.comPanama
Jess Ramesch, is constantly on the road, in the air, and on the water—exploring Panama and the wide world beyond. She also hosted and produced IL bestseller Panama 101 and she is the author of Escape to Panama.
Tuula Rampont
France Correspondent
france@internationalliving.comFrance
Tuula Rampont is thrilled to have found her own slice of “la belle vie” and loves sharing the best of what living in France has to offer.
Bekah Bottone
Costa Rica Correspondent
costarica@internationalliving.comCosta Rica
Bekah is an online English Coach/Motivator and SEO Content and Copy Writer who loves sharing about healing practices, mindset, self-development, self-care, and travel.
Shane Kenny
Belize Correspondent
belize@internationalliving.comBelize
In 2019, Shane sold everything he owned in the U.S. and moved with his wife and then 12-year-old son to Placencia, Belize to open Placencia Beach Club
Chip Stites
Italy Correspondent
italy@internationalliving.comItaly
Chip Stites, a retired Certified Financial Planner from Albuquerque, New Mexico, is living la dolce vita near Rieti, Italy since 2015 with his wife, Shonna, and their dog Frankie.
Keith Hockton
Malaysia Correspondent
malaysia@internationalliving.comMalaysia
Keith Hockton retired to Malaysia, where he has found his next renaissance living and working in Malaysia for the past 12 years.
Jim Santos
Podcast Host
jsantos@internationalliving.comTravel
Jim Santos, host of the "International Living Podcast," was IL’s Ecuador Correspondent for years. Today, he and his wife Rita are enjoying a roving retirement—exploring the world and wintering over in sunny climes.
Meet Our Team Of Global Experts
Ronan McMahon
Exec Director, Pangea, and Editor, RETA
Roving
There are many so-called real estate "experts" out there but few have the track record of best selling author Ronan McMahon.
Jennifer Stevens
Executive Editor, International Living
mailbag@internationalliving.comTravel
Jennifer Stevens has traveled through 27 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa, writing about the best locales for overseas travel, retirement and investment.
Jeff D. Opdyke
Editor, Global Intelligence Letter
jopdyke@internationalliving.comPortugal
Jeff Opdyke spent 17 years covering personal finance and investing for The Wall Street Journal, writing a weekly column reaching 10 million readers.
Ted Baumann
Editor, Global Citizen
tbaumann@internationalliving.comSouth Africa
Ted has one primary mission: to help people better understand (and sort through) the best ways and places to diversify their lives internationally.