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
Senior Editor
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.
Cindy Sheahan
Italy Correspondent
italy@internationalliving.comItaly
Cindy Sheahan is a full-time traveler and blogger who left her corporate job in 2017 to explore the world. She now shares travel tips, stories, and inspiration on her blog, aiming to encourage others to explore and embrace the world.
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.
David Hammond
Uruguay Correspondent
uruguay@internationalliving.comUruguay
David is a former boat captain and real estate agent from Washington State. He moved to Punta del Este in 2006 and then in 2014 downsized and settled in Montevideo.
Cepee Tabibian
Spain Correspondent
spain@internationalliving.comSpain
Cepee, from Houston, Texas, moved in Madrid at the age of 35 and started a business helping other young women move abroad. Today she's based in coastal Malaga.
Barton Walters
Thailand Correspondent
thailand@internationalliving.comThailand
Bart, from Orlando, FL, has been in Thailand since1999. He's lived in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, and is based today in Jomtien Beach on the Eastern Seaboard.
Leena Horner
Greece Correspondent
greece@internationalliving.comGreece
Leena Horner, a retired gynecologist, took a leap of faith, leaving behind her medical career to chase her dream of living in Europe. Now settled in Corfu, Greece, she enjoys life with her husband, Sumeru, and their four cats—locals who have graciously adopted the couple.
Kimberly Anne
Portugal Correspondent
portugal@internationalliving.comPortugal
Kimberly Ann moved to Porto in 2022 and now helps others relocate to Portugal confidently. She shares practical guidance on visas, real estate, taxes, and healthcare through International Living’s expert network.
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
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.