Quarterly Wealth Advisory

Quarterly Wealth Advisory

Every so often we run into amazing opportunities we just can't share with all of our readers. They are specific ways to save money on your travels... make smarter investments... slash your taxes... and keep your financial affairs private. In every issue, you'll not only get the inside scoop on valuable strategies you can use as an international investor... you'll also get firsthand reports on privacy or wealth protection... as they're uncovered by our editors.

Editors Debriefs

Editors Debriefs

Our editors are constantly on scouting trips to check out places we have on our radar as possible retirement havens... or sometimes they're simply checking back in on one of our favorite locales. Either way, they've got boots on the ground. They're out there gathering intelligence, checking on markets, getting a real-world feel for the best opportunities, for how much stuff really costs, for a realistic view on what's actually going on there. We make sure you know the whole story – before anybody else.

Real Estate Trend Alert

Real Estate Trend Alert

Designed for aggressive, yet prudent individuals, Real Estate Trend Alert is headed by veteran international real estate professional Ronan McMahon. Over the years, Ronan has developed a worldwide network of insiders who keep him abreast of the ever-changing world of international real estate investing. But more importantly, he's constantly on the road investigating markets himself... As a result, Real Estate Trend Alert members have been reaping the rewards.

Ask the Expert: The Best Recipes to Eat Like a Local

Ask the Expert: The Best Recipes to Eat Like a Local

Grandma’s Apple Clafoutis Tuula Rampont, IL‘s France Correspondent 4 apples 1 cup of flour (can substitute corn starch to make recipe gluten-free) 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted + 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon rum 4 eggs 1 cup of milk Directions Preheat the oven to 325°F. Peel the apples Read more...: Ask the Expert: The Best Recipes to Eat Like a Local

Shamans, Tortoises, and Exotic Tipples: All Inside Your November Communiqué

Shamans, Tortoises, and Exotic Tipples: All Inside Your November Communiqué

In your issue this month, travel writer Margot Bigg goes dark. Literally. Margot writes about a trip to the outskirts of Mexico City to experience one of the country’s oldest spiritual traditions: a temazcal ceremony. Since the time of the Aztecs and the Mayans, Mesoamerican people have been taking part in these ceremonies that see Read more...: Shamans, Tortoises, and Exotic Tipples: All Inside Your November Communiqué

From a Scratch-Off Map, a Grand European Tour is Born

From a Scratch-Off Map, a Grand European Tour is Born

Inspired by a gift of a world map they received, IL Editors Dan Prescher and Suzan Haskins realized there was a lot of Europe they had yet to visit…and so they started to plan their Grand Tour of Europe. Their goal was to see as many of the European capitals as they could in a Read more...: From a Scratch-Off Map, a Grand European Tour is Born

An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

In your April issue, IL correspondent Kathleen Evans and her husband took on an epic adventure in South America and added a trip to some of the highest vineyards in the world to their bucket list. Mendoza is arguably the most well-known wine region in Argentina, but Kathleen traveled instead to Cafayate to explore the Read more...: An Epic Adventure to the Vineyards of Cafayate, Argentina

Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

In your January issue, travel writer Margot Bigg returns to India. After five-plus years living there and consistent trips back to the subcontinent ever since, Margot was there to experience Pushkar Mela, the world’s largest camel fair, held every fall in India’s desert state of Rajasthan. With her this time was a group of North Read more...: Pushkar: Experiencing India’s Magic at the World’s Largest Camel Fair

A Whirlwind Weekend in Buenos Aires: Food, Tango, and Eva Perón

A Whirlwind Weekend in Buenos Aires: Food, Tango, and Eva Perón

In the December issue, International Living correspondent, Jim Santos travels to Buenos Aires and packs a lot of the city into one weekend. There are three things that are hard to avoid in Buenos Aires—the tango, Eva Perón, and good food, and on Jim's recent trip there with his wife, Rita, they embraced all three. With dozens of tango shows to choose from, in all price ranges, the first item on the agenda for Jim and Rita was to book one. Their hotel helped them find just what they were looking for—a good show with a live band that included dinner. With that organized, they were ready to turn their attention to something else that is a source of great national pride in Argentina—Eva Perón.

The Road Trip of a Lifetime in Mexico

The Road Trip of a Lifetime in Mexico

After five years in Costa Rica, IL's Latin America Editor, Jason Holland, and his family were ready for a new adventure. Specifically Mexico, on the Riviera Maya...they just had to figure out how to get there from Florida, where they were staying at the time. "We had a truck. Two kids. Two dogs. And a bunch of clothes, some furniture, appliances, toys, and other items. It all had to make it to Mexico," Jason says in your Communiqué this month.

Exploring Colca—Peru’s Magnificent Canyon

Exploring Colca—Peru’s Magnificent Canyon

In your July issue, International Living's Peru Correspondent, Steve LePoidevin, explores Colca, a canyon in Peru that carves a 200-mile gouge through the edge of the Andes. Steve and his wife Nancy started their hike in the small town of Cabanaconde and within a few minutes of starting, the gentle wide road changed to a narrow, steep rocky trail. And their adventure began.

Food, Shopping, and Refreshing Cultural Differences in Seoul— South Korea’s Buzzy Capital

Food, Shopping, and Refreshing Cultural Differences in Seoul— South Korea’s Buzzy Capital

Your March Lifetime Society Communiqué is packed with insider travel tips and expert advice. In the cover story, travel writer Kyle Wagner explores Seoul—South Korea’s buzzy capital. She embraced the cultural differences this city of 26 million people offers. "Considering that more than half of all South Koreans live in Seoul, visitors are likely to experience the cultural differences on a rather grand scale," Kyle says. Kyle shares her insider guide to the city—everything from where to eat to where to stay. She also tells you about her many food experiences, and lets you in on one of the best reasons to visit South Korea. Click on the "PDF" button to start reading your issue now.

Beautiful, Affordable, and Biodiverse: This is Why I Chose Colombia

Beautiful, Affordable, and Biodiverse: This is Why I Chose Colombia

In your November Communiqué cover story, International Living correspondent Nancy Kiernan gives you the lowdown on why Colombia is one of the greatest retirement destinations in the world. If it's a country you haven't yet considered, you need to read this story. When you read what an affordable, attractive, sophisticated country this is to live in, you'll wonder why you haven't considered it sooner. (That's before you even get to what she says about healthcare. You'll be amazed at the quality you can get for under $100 a month—per couple.) That story—and much more besides—is waiting for you in this issue.

North Americans’ Easiest Expat Option: How to Retire to Mexico

North Americans’ Easiest Expat Option: How to Retire to Mexico

If you're interested in what Mexico has to offer, this issue of your Lifetime Society Communiqué is not to be missed. In it, long-time Mexico resident and IL editor Glynna Prentice gives you the complete lowdown on expat life in Mexico. She tells you where the best places to live are—no matter your taste or budget…how the healthcare options could save you tens of thousands of dollars…what you need to know about renting or buying real estate…and much more. And that's just the start of what's waiting for you. Click on the "PDF" button above to start reading this issue now.

Costa Rica’s Stunning Beach Communities — 3 of the Best for Expats

Costa Rica’s Stunning Beach Communities — 3 of the Best for Expats

In this issue's cover story, International Living's roving Latin America Editor, Jason Holland, brings you his pick of the three best beach towns to live in Costa Rica today—and one bonus option for adventurers who love the Caribbean. Jason knows Costa Rica well. He's lived all over the country and traveled extensively. So when he gives you his pick of the best, you know you're getting the good stuff. And that's just the start of what's waiting for you in the July issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué...

City, Beach, or Mountains: The Choice is Yours in Ecuador

City, Beach, or Mountains: The Choice is Yours in Ecuador

One little country that sits on the equator packs a big punch when it comes to retirement overseas. The country is Ecuador—and it's one of the world's best retirement destinations. Though the country is just slightly bigger than Wyoming, it has a variety of climates to suit almost any taste; has rich culture and warm, welcoming people; and could drastically cut your retirement costs. For just $1,500 to $2,000 a month, a couple can live better than they ever could have dreamed of in the U.S. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, three of our Ecuador correspondents tell you about their lives living in a colonial city, by the beach, and in the mountains of Ecuador. That's just the start of what's waiting for you in this issue...

For a True Luxury Retirement, Look to Southeast Asia

For a True Luxury Retirement, Look to Southeast Asia

For the cover story of this issue of your Lifetime Society Communiqué, we bring you a round-up of four countries in Southeast Asia where you can live like royalty—for half or even a third of what you’d pay to live a similar lifestyle in the U.S. or Canada. Two-hour massages in your home for $18…tailor-made, custom suits for less than the cost of buying off the rack in North America…and a full-time cook/cleaner for less than $300 per month: they’re just some of the luxuries that cost less in Southeast Asia. In those great-value destinations, you can live a luxury retirement on a monthly budget of just $2,000 to $3,000 per couple. We'll show you where. And that’s just the start of what's waiting for you in this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué…

Panama City: Easy, Convenient, and Seriously Affordable

Panama City: Easy, Convenient, and Seriously Affordable

Arriving into Panama City can be a shock—but the good kind. When you land in Tocumen International Airport, any expectations of what Latin America should look like go flying out the window. The sparkling waters of the Panama Bay rim one of the most prosperous cities in the Americas. Gleaming skyscrapers offer upscale condos and office space. A sleek metro line zips through the metropolitan area, moving thousands of people a day. Modern shopping malls are packed with consumers, and the stores offer brands from all over the world. It all feels a little familiar, but this isn’t the U.S. or Canada. It’s colorful, tropical Latin America...with a twist. In this Lifetime Society Communiqué, read for yourself what retirement in Panama City could be like...

A Special Europe Issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué

A Special Europe Issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué

A warm, clear blue-green sea lapping long, sandy beaches… Families eating and laughing together over slow, relaxed dinners with lashings of good food and even better wine… Markets packed full of fresh-caught fish, locally made cheeses, and a rainbow of delicious produce… When you live in the Mediterranean, life is simpler, happier, and healthier.

The Other Rio: Cabo Frio, Petrópolis, and Paraty

The Other Rio: Cabo Frio, Petrópolis, and Paraty

“Rio de Janeiro.” The name alone conjures up images of broad beaches populated by impossibly beautiful people. But while everyone has heard of Rio, far fewer know that “The Marvelous City” lies in the state of the same name. Rio de Janeiro state, though small in size, is geographically quite diverse. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we'll introduce you to three of the best retirement towns in that beautiful state.

Costa Rica’s Southern Zone: An Unspoiled Tropical Paradise

Costa Rica’s Southern Zone: An Unspoiled Tropical Paradise

It’s the natural beauty that first strikes you when you arrive at Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Known as the Southern Zone, the region is covered in dense rain forest; tall tree covered mountains run along the shore; and the golden-sand beaches are lined with palm trees. If you designed the perfect tropical paradise from scratch, this would be it.

Go West to Find the Best of Panama

Go West to Find the Best of Panama

Coronado, Panama was a sleepy beach town the first time IL’s Panama Editor Jessica Ramesch visited in the 1990s. How times change. Today, Coronado isn’t just growing; it’s absolutely booming as it grows in popularity. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, Jessica tells you how this popular expat town has changed…and tells you everything you need to know to make your move to Coronado…

A Newcomer’s Guide to Colombia

A Newcomer’s Guide to Colombia

Forget everything you’ve ever heard about Colombia. Cultured, affordable and breathtakingly beautiful, this country’s star is on the rise. Tourists are flocking to the country…and expats are beginning to follow.

Colombia’s out-of-date reputation means that this booming country is still under the radar of most folks. But as IL Colombia Correspondent Michael Evans explains in this issue, that’s a mistake.

A Guide to Living on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast

A Guide to Living on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast

Big things are on the horizon for Nicaragua. Set in between Costa Rica and Panama, it’s playing catch-up with those countries as far as a destination for retirees and other expats. But it’s got plenty of its own attractions to offer—and at a lower cost. The country is developing rapidly, and the mood is one of possibility and change. People are hardworking and there is a tremendous sense of opportunity.They’re friendly and welcoming of newcomers. And statistically it’s one of the safest countries in Latin America—I felt extremely safe when I visited.

The Nuts and Bolts of Moving to Costa Rica

The Nuts and Bolts of Moving to Costa Rica

People choose to move to Costa Rica for a variety of reasons: a low cost of living, affordable and modern health care, a tropical climate, bargain real estate, a pristine natural setting...the list goes on. But what happens when you make that decision to move? What’s the next step? And how do you live day-to-day once you get here? In our cover story, IL’s Costa Rica correspondent, Jason Holland, share some tips for navigating essential activities when you move to Costa Rica—like securing legal residency, banking, getting around, making new friends, and more.

Prague: Fairy-Tale Europe’s Baroque Gem

Prague: Fairy-Tale Europe’s Baroque Gem

In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we stroll the cobbled streets of one of Europe's most atmospheric and beautifully preserved cities. History hangs on every corner. You can see it in the decorative art of the churches and cathedrals, and even feel it in your feet on the old town's cobbled streets. This is Prague. A concentrated blob of pure baroque unscathed by the Second World War. It's a glorious place where beer is still brewed by monks and the stories of mad kings, tragic queens and foul monsters are still told.

Delve into the History of Wine in Cape Town’s Winelands

Delve into the History of Wine in Cape Town’s Winelands

In our cover story, Paul Lewis writes about Cape Town’s wine regions. It’s a fascinating account, spanning 350 years, of how vineyards quickly spread across the Western Cape. And we hear from Lifetime Society Members Joel and Anna Moskowitz, who spent years scouring for affordable property in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Museum Wars

Museum Wars

Museums are battling over the exhibited antiquities with the countries where the artifacts originated. Repossessions have occurred...and you can read just some of the examples of this in our cover story this month. Also in this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we profile American Cynthia Mulder. Cynthia first visited Panama with her husband and son in 2001 and liked what she saw.

Building a B&B Business in Panama from the Ground Up: A Tourism Venture on Tropical Taboga Island

Building a B&B Business in Panama from the Ground Up: A Tourism Venture on Tropical Taboga Island

In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we profile American Cynthia Mulder. Cynthia first visited Panama with her husband and son in 2001 and liked what she saw. “The year we first traveled to Panama we felt a contagious excitement across the country,” Cynthia says. “Business and construction were booming and potential retirees were flooding in to check the place out.”

Contradictions in Burgundy

Contradictions in Burgundy

Looking for an autumnal escape from the gray skies of London recently, I ventured out in full hunting season to the mellow hills of Burgundy. Spurning the attractions of Dijon and its quaint Mustard Museum, not to mention the wines of Beaune (I intend to return for the charity wine auctions in November), I traveled instead into new territory: the unknown hinterland of Auxerre in northern Burgundy, for no other reason than it was there and I’d never been before. A few empty cases in the Chamberlayne wine cellar may also have been a deciding factor.

Shanghai’s Secrets

Shanghai’s Secrets

During my recent trip to the east coast of China, I was able to use a well-known credit card in my hotel and in one anonymous international restaurant, but it was hard to get by with anything but cash elsewhere. Although credit is making inroads in this still largely rural nation, old peasant habits die hard—“better to do without until you can pay cash” seems to be the rule. My dear mother, who spent much of her youth in loan-wary France, taught me that same rule.

Casablanca

Casablanca

From an early age I embraced exercise with respect and regularity, be it a round on the fairway, a brisk walk around town or the annual tennis tournament at college. I’m glad I’ve eschewed the automobile for the delights of public transport as well, as I’m not in the least inconvenienced by today’s high gas prices and the witch-hunt that goes with a public confession of what is now termed my “carbon footprint.” In this issue of your exclusive Lifetime Communique you can read about someone who has more time to explore other transport options since he moved to Mexico, and you can find out how to make your next international move in our upcoming events.

Uncovering Peru’s Inca Past

Uncovering Peru’s Inca Past

I discovered this unpleasant fact on last year’s jaunt to Peru, where I holed up in Lima’s venerable Country Club Hotel. This colonial institution—vastly improved, by the way, since my last visit to San Isidro more than 20 years ago—overlooks a charming golf course, but the rigors of my travels had taken away all desire for even the simplest of swings. Instead I took to having a late breakfast in my spacious quarters (the eggs Benedict are perfectly comme il faut), rereading Shackleton’s Arctic hardships, and gazing wistfully over the fairway.

Waddesdon—a Real Fake Loire Château

Waddesdon—a Real Fake Loire Château

This issue William Chamberlayne, our travel editor emeritus and indefatigable wanderer finds a piece of the Loire valley in a corner of England and wonders at its material comforts and degree of warmth. We also profile Lifetime Member Howard Ribaud who’s raring to build a house in the sunny climes of Panama. Keep up to date with our best addresses in the Pomme d'Or listings, this month featuring a Bohemian eatery in Cork, Ireland, and a coastal restaurant in France.

Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Belize is the Caribbean’s hidden gem. From its azure sea shores to its jungle interior, Belize has great natural beauty—blue water, deserted beaches, and inland retreats where you can explore Mayan ruins, tall waterfalls, rainforests, and rivers. It also offers a lifestyle that is relaxed, gentle…and affordable. It’s also got one of the world’s best residence options and real estate prices you won’t find anywhere else in the Caribbean. Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less will take you step-by-step through this stable, English-speaking democracy and give you a head start in enjoying its benefits.

Escape to Nicaragua: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Escape to Nicaragua: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

A nation of peace and one of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua is a land of volcanoes, pristine lakes, rainforests, and ancient colonial towns. An exotic place where the sun shines all day long on rugged and tropical rivers and friendly and lively people. Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful countries in the Americas. It boasts a dramatic Pacific coastline; long, gentle Caribbean beaches; volcanoes and freshwater lakes that dot the hilly inland. Colonial cities like Granada and León offer visitors a taste of days gone by. And Managua is rapidly becoming a real First-World city with top-notch theaters, a range of international restaurants, and an emerging art scene.

Escape to Brazil: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Escape to Brazil: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Exotic, romantic, and diverse. In the five years since we started our dedicated coverage of Brazil, it’s turned out to be a virtual treasure trove for the readership of International Living. We’ve delved into little-known corners of the globe before…and we’ve tackled some pretty large and wide-ranging countries. But there’s been nothing quite like Brazil, when considering its sheer magnitude, appeal, and potential. Escape to Brazil gives you the real insiders’ view on the most fascinating country in Latin America.

Escape to Ireland: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Escape to Ireland: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Ireland…the Emerald Isle…Europe’s enchanted island gem. Whether shrouded in mist or dappled in sunlight, this magical green island still delivers all the right ingredients for living another life. In Escape to Ireland: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less, we’ll share with you all the information you’ll need to make the most of a new life on Europe’s greenest and most scenically-gorgeous island.

Social Security Online Forum

Social Security Online Forum

Social Security Secrets: How to Maximize Your Income for a Worry-Free Retirement: Steve Garfink’s book shows you how to navigate the complicated world of Social Security benefits and create a claiming strategy that helps you maximize the funds you’re eligible for. So many people leave tens—even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on the table. Don’t be one of them. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

The Roving Retiree: IL’s Guide To Spending 1 Month…6 Months…Or Even A Year Overseas

The Roving Retiree: IL’s Guide To Spending 1 Month…6 Months…Or Even A Year Overseas

Welcome to The Roving Retiree: IL's Guide To Spending 1 Month... 6 Month... Or Even A Year Overseas! You're About To Discover A Fantastic, Exciting, and REALISTIC Way To Travel, Explore And Experience The World For As Long As You Want – While Spending LESS Than You Probably Are Right Now!

Blueprint for Your New Life in Colombia

Blueprint for Your New Life in Colombia

In so many ways, Colombia offers the quality of life you've been looking for… especially if living well on a budget is important to you. With one of the strongest economies and oldest democracies in the Americas, Colombians are friendly and welcoming. They enjoy a modern lifestyle without sacrificing quality, including when it comes to health care. And you can, too.

Health Care Roadmap

Health Care Roadmap

Let Your "Health Care Roadmap" Be Your Guide to a Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser Retirement
You really can live the retirement of your dreams... in a place where you can live an even healthier lifestyle than you do now and with access to world-class medical care. If you’ve been thinking about retiring overseas, but you’ve been concerned about health care, the Health Care Roadmap is the final piece of the puzzle.

Step Offshore: A Roadmap to Taking Yourself and Your Money Overseas

Step Offshore: A Roadmap to Taking Yourself and Your Money Overseas

There is a lot of incorrect, incomplete, downright dangerous information out there about the offshore world. Let’s face it… it gets a bad rap. Yet it’s perfectly legal to have an offshore bank account… or own property overseas… or have a second passport. With all the poor information and suspect advice floating around on the web about your options offshore, we felt it our obligation to set the record straight.

Blueprint for a New Life in Belize

Blueprint for a New Life in Belize

If you’ve always imagined yourself in the Caribbean… if that’s the escape you conjure up when somebody says, “dream retirement,” then you need to have Belize on your radar screen. In tropical, English-speaking Belize, “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem” is the perfect tag line. And in the Blueprint for a New Life in Belize, we show you how you can settle in to a better, more affordable life in the Caribbean and do it seamlessly, enjoyably, confidently…

The World’s Best: The Ultimate Book for the International Traveler

The World’s Best: The Ultimate Book for the International Traveler

Anyone who sets out to name the world’s best this or the world’s best that, does indeed have a “grievous charge.” Who’s to say what’s best? We are, we decided. And on that authority, we offer a collection that is neither complete nor objective. The World’s Best draws forth for you a small sampling of the wealth our world has to offer.

Retire in Luxury on Your Social Security: The Best Claims Strategy for a Better, Longer, Freer Retirement

Retire in Luxury on Your Social Security: The Best Claims Strategy for a Better, Longer, Freer Retirement

Retire in Luxury on Your Social Security: Steve Garfink's book shows you how to navigate the complicated world of Social Security benefits and create a claiming strategy that helps you maximize the funds you're eligible for. So many people leave tens—even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on the table. Don't be one of them. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

Single and Ready to Move Overseas: Your Guide to Joining Happier, Healthier Expats Abroad

Single and Ready to Move Overseas: Your Guide to Joining Happier, Healthier Expats Abroad

With in-depth and frank contributions from dozens of solo American and Canadian retirees who live overseas (or who were happily single when they first moved overseas), this brand-new resource shows you International Living’s top-ranked countries packed with great destinations

Amazing Thailand: How To Enjoy a Luxury Retirement for Less In “The Land Of Smiles.”

Amazing Thailand: How To Enjoy a Luxury Retirement for Less In “The Land Of Smiles.”

Tinkling with bronze wind chimes and fragrant with jasmine, Thailand lies at the heart of Southeast Asia. Low cost, warm, friendly—this country has it all. But if you have a spirit of adventure, its appeal becomes enormous. You’ll find large communities of expats of all ages in Bangkok, in and around the highland city of Chiang Mai in the north, and particularly in seaside settlements such as Pattaya and Phuket. Most expats in Thailand are living a very nice lifestyle, indeed. One of the most exotic and diverse places on earth, Thailand is a country whose ethos seems to be combining pleasure with harmony. And whether you’re thinking of investing in a permanent home, a vacation home, or if you just want to enjoy an amazing break, it offers both value for money and a more-than-civilized lifestyle.

The Insider’s Guide To Becoming a Well-Paid Travel Consultant

The Insider’s Guide To Becoming a Well-Paid Travel Consultant

The Insider’s Guide To Becoming a Well-Paid Travel Consultant tells you everything you need to know to become a successful travel consultant quickly and easily. With this special report, you’ll have everything you need to know to become an in-demand, highly-paid travel consultant so you can start earning income doing the things you love most…from wherever in the world you want to be.

Your Bigger, Better World: How To Spend Less, See More, And Live Better

Your Bigger, Better World: How To Spend Less, See More, And Live Better

Your Bigger, Better World book is the end product of thousands of international air travel miles…extended visits in the world’s most promising up-and-coming expat havens…first-hand advice from International Living’s editors and writers who have spent years—even decades—living, retiring and earning an income all over the world…and a whole lot more. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.

Colonial Highland Retreats – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

Colonial Highland Retreats – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

Old Mexico still exists. All the charm and splendor is still there, and it has a home—the colonial mountains and valleys of central Mexico. This is the real deal if you’re looking for low-cost retirement with mild weather, lots to do, all the products and services you’re used to at home, and a cost of living that can be up to 50% less than what you’re paying now…quality health care included. It’s all available in Mexico’s colonial heartlands. In Colonial Highland Retreats - Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it we’ve chosen our four favorite colonial highland retreats. The four locations we think make the most sense for investors and budding expats.

The Old-World Charms of Portugal: Europe’s Little-Known, Low-Cost Retirement Haven

The Old-World Charms of Portugal: Europe’s Little-Known, Low-Cost Retirement Haven

Portugal, continental Europe’s westernmost country, lies quietly in the shadow of the larger, more boisterous Spain. With a sliver of coastline and an interior that can take you back centuries in time, belongs to an earlier era. And though modernity is overtaking Portugal quickly, you can still enjoy an old-style, Old-World life here.

How to Get the Best Deal on Every Airfare You Buy

How to Get the Best Deal on Every Airfare You Buy

Let’s face it: the good old days, when you relaxed in your local travel agency reading a magazine while your agent scoured his or her resources for the best deals available, are all but gone. For the most part, today’s travelers are left to their own devices, and the number of online resources at your disposal can be overwhelming.The Internet is a great source of information, but unless you have a way to systematically work through the vast hinterland of travel sites, you could spend many long hours searching and still not find the best deal.

Costa Rica’s Central Valley and Lake Arenal – Costa Rica: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Costa Rica’s Central Valley and Lake Arenal – Costa Rica: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Costa Rica is very diverse as far landscapes and climates go, so expats have a choice of environments when thinking about life in this beautiful country. One place that has been very popular over the years is Costa Rica’s Central Valley…a spot that cradles the country’s thriving capital of San José yet also offers rustic and rural pleasure in abundance, as well as a mild, spring-like climate year-round. The Arenal region, with its centrepiece 33-square-mile lake, is also increasingly popular. It is three hours northwest of San José...a region of farmland, pasture, virgin forest, and unspoiled lake views.

Secret Caribbean Escapes – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

Secret Caribbean Escapes – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

For many, Mexico's Caribbean Coast has a touch of magic. Those fine white-sand beaches, the incredible neon-turquoise waters, that clear blue sky and bright sun… What if you want the best of resort living…but you don’t want a stuffy resort? What if you want to "get away from it all"? With so many well-known destinations, are there still undiscovered stretches along this magic Caribbean Coast? Yes, there are. In fact, on the Caribbean Coast there's something for every taste.

Perfect-Weather Paradises: Living in Ecuador’s Mountain Towns – Dream It, Find It, Live It

Perfect-Weather Paradises: Living in Ecuador’s Mountain Towns – Dream It, Find It, Live It

Miles-deep canyons with clear fresh water rushing over car-sized boulders, and green-velvet mountainsides where women in native garb tend small herds of cows and goats. Welcome to Ecuador’s mountains. From the northern city of Ibarra and the artisan villages of Otavalo and Cotacachi through the popular weekender town of Baños to the glorious southern colonial city of Cuenca, if mountain living is your preference you’ll love it here.

Cruising the Panama Coast – Panama: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Cruising the Panama Coast – Panama: Dream It, Find It, Live It

If your Panama plans call for clear blue waters and long stretches of sandy beach, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of places to choose from. After all, most of Panama consists of coastal areas. Plus, unlike in some other countries, Panama allows foreigners to own beach property outright, rather than requiring them to own via trusts or foundations.

Get High On The Highlands – Panama: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Get High On The Highlands – Panama: Dream It, Find It, Live It

If your idea of the perfect Panama includes lush tropical scenery without the heat of the lowlands, head to the highlands to see the other side of Panama. You’ll meet plenty of expats who, like you, left the postcard-perfect beaches behind in search of cooler climes. Though Panama is best known for its city and beaches, the mountain areas do not disappoint and offer a wide variety of activities, property, and lifestyles.

Panama City: The Ultimate 21st Century Spot – Dream It, Find It, Live It

Panama City: The Ultimate 21st Century Spot – Dream It, Find It, Live It

Panama City is a bustling, vibrant, and exciting metropolis. If you’re looking for inexpensive cosmopolitan living—but with the conveniences you’d expect in New York, Chicago, Miami, or any other major First-World city—you need to take a serious look at Panama City. In this special report, we’ll tell you all about lifestyle alternatives and real estate prices, and give you our insider tips on saving time and money in Panama City.

Southern Coastal Ecuador Land of Sun, Sand, Surf…and Opportunity – Ecuador: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Southern Coastal Ecuador Land of Sun, Sand, Surf…and Opportunity – Ecuador: Dream It, Find It, Live It

Ecuador’s Southern Coast really does offer something for everyone—from miles of rugged cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches to sleepy fishing villages, to thriving metropolitan areas. We’ve put together Southern Coastal Ecuador Land of Sun, Sand, Surf…and Opportunity—Ecuador: Dream It, Find It, Live It to give you a taste of what life is like in our favorite coastal locations… and help you narrow the field of choices—if one or two of these places especially appeal to you, put them on your "short list" to visit. We’ll provide a full dossier of each of the cities and towns that make the most sense for foreign retirees, investors, families with children, and singles. Once you get a better idea of what each locale has to offer, we expect you’ll be planning your own exploratory trip. And we’ll help with that, too—with names and contact information for local English-speaking resources who can help you decide if Southern Coastal Ecuador is, indeed, for you.

The Secrets of the Savvy Traveler

The Secrets of the Savvy Traveler

There are secrets to traveling well. Inside angles that experienced travelers have spent their lifetimes figuring out. These are the secrets of the savvy traveler. Never stay in the usual tourist hotels or resorts. Never shop where typical tourists get taken. Never eat run-of-the-mill, over-priced food where tourists eat. Tourists are a commodity, and they’re treated as such on the world market––a volume business. But the savvy traveler is a singular soul. He passes through unnoticed and is indistinguishable from the local population. He enjoys a place just as a local would enjoy it. He knows where to go, where to eat, where to sleep, and where to shop. He knows how to buy, how much to pay, when to haggle, and when to tip. He knows what to do in an emergency and recognizes a scam when he sees one. He gets the best deals and the best experiences. This book was written with the savvy traveler in mind.

Malaysia: First-Class Tropical Lifestyle Opportunities At Amazingly Affordable Prices

Malaysia: First-Class Tropical Lifestyle Opportunities At Amazingly Affordable Prices

Malaysia, a country like no other, and once you have spent a little bit of time exploring its cities, its hill stations, its national parks, and some of its stunning islands you'll want more. Popular expat enclaves include Kuala Lumpur, the heart and capital of Malaysia, Malacca City, Malaysia's historic city, George Town, Penang's behemian capital, Ipoh, Malayasia's tin mining capital, and Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to the Kota Kinabula National Park, the Tonku Abdul Rahman Marine Reserve,and the mighty Mount Kinabalu, one of the Southeast Asia's UNESCO-listed mountains and the highest in Malaysia.

Live Large for Less on the Exotic Islands of South East Asia

Live Large for Less on the Exotic Islands of South East Asia

White sands, the scent of spices, the call of the east. Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are so much more than exotic vacation spots. Enticing expats and retirees from around the globe, these fabled lands of South East Asia still beckon with the promise and rewards of an exciting life overseas. Live Large for Less on The Exotic Islands of South East Asia is the best resource available to help you get to know this paradise that is South East Asia. From finding a property…to obtaining residence. You’ll learn how to, travel, live, and retire in this part of the world. With this report as your guide, you’ll save time, money, and hours of frustration…

Six Most Livable Cities – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

Six Most Livable Cities – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it

Mexico is full of very livable cities. Over the years, we at International Living have visited—and rated—scores of cities across the length and breadth of Mexico…and we’re working on visiting the rest. Out of them all, International Living has selected six that we think stand out as the most livable cities in the country. Some of the six have large, well-established expat communities, and this is usually part of their appeal. Others have hardly any expats at all, but are rated highly by Mexicans themselves for their high quality of life—and that’s part of their appeal. For each city, we tell you what we think makes it special in Six Most Liveble Cities – Mexico: Dream it, Find it, Live it.

Costa Ballena: Costa Rica’s Affordable Frontier

Costa Ballena: Costa Rica’s Affordable Frontier

This stunning stretch of Costa Rica’s coastline has literally been cut off from the rest of the country by the chain of mountains that border it for decades. Only four small towns (to speak of) exist there, and many of the locals have never even traveled to the country’s capital (just 101 miles away) or over the mountains at all…it’s been too difficult. Miles and miles of pristine, tawny beaches…with sheltered coves and private inlets…have been cut off from the world…but that’s all about to change as the world’s most perfect and private coastal destination is becoming accessible… Welcome to the Costa Ballena.

Baja Peninsula Beach Towns – Mexico: Dream It Find It, Live It

Baja Peninsula Beach Towns – Mexico: Dream It Find It, Live It

Mexico’s Baja Peninsula is a geographical wonder. Bordered on one side by the Pacific Ocean and on the other by the Sea of Cortez, this long, thin strip of land features some of the most spectacular oceanscapes—and some of the most incredible beaches—on the planet. But there is much more to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula than Tijuana and Cabo, as you’ll soon see. All along both sides of this incredible stretch of land are beautiful and affordable options for retirement, vacation, second homes, and rental opportunities. That’s what this report is all about. We’ve chosen five locations that we feel hold the most expat potential. Each of our picks offers you a lifestyle most people only dream about with great weather, plenty to do and see...and expat communities to make your transition easier.

Escape to Portugal Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Escape to Portugal Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less

Bem-vindo a Portugal! There is rapidly growing interest in this often-overlooked, warm, and inviting slip of a country. Portugal has become a popular vacation spot, as well as a great place for expat living. In fact, if you’re thinking of retiring in Europe, this country may be perfect for you.

How to Retire on Permanent Vacation: 10 Post-Covid Shortcuts for a Jet-Set Retirement on a Modest Budget

How to Retire on Permanent Vacation: 10 Post-Covid Shortcuts for a Jet-Set Retirement on a Modest Budget

Just imagine if, in retirement...instead of paying $833 for your monthly health-insurance premium, it could be $130... What if you could trade in that $500 -a-month golf club membership for $100 country-club dues? And you'll find the answers in How to Retire on Permanent Vacation: Shortcuts for a Jet-Set Retirement on a Modest Budget.

How to Travel Safely in a Post-Pandemic World, A Physician’s Guide

How to Travel Safely in a Post-Pandemic World, A Physician’s Guide

Are you ready to get back out there and start traveling again? I know I am. I also know most of us will ease back into it with some concerns...we’ll have to do more research about health considerations and protections. We’ll want to be sure that we’re as safe as possible... With that in mind, we've commissioned this special report. Written by respected long-time family physician, Dr. Shane McCarthy, it offers thoughtful and well-researched guidance to get you back out there in the safest way possible.

Escape to Europe: How to Beat the Tourist-Visa Rules and Stay as Long as You Want

Escape to Europe: How to Beat the Tourist-Visa Rules and Stay as Long as You Want

Europe can be a lot more affordable and accessible than you probably realize. You've got more good-value options in Europe than you think. And it's possible to live there quite comfortably from $2,000 a month. But there is the sticky issue of how to stay past the 90 days a tourist visa allows if you want to extend your visit to four, six, nine months or longer. Fortunately, we've got you covered in Escape to Europe: How to Beat the Tourist-Visa Rules and Stay as Long as You Want

The Hidden Land of Luxury: Where You Can Retire Early and Supercharge Your Lifestyle for Pennies on the Dollar

The Hidden Land of Luxury: Where You Can Retire Early and Supercharge Your Lifestyle for Pennies on the Dollar

These days, you don’t have to be wealthy to create a life rich with travel, world-class food, and exotic cultures. You just need to know where to go… Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Bali, and Vietnam are so much more than exotic vacation spots. In this report, we’ll detail the nuts-and-bolts that are essential to know, so that you can start your new life of luxury with a minimum of fuss.

The Privacy Manual

The Privacy Manual

Last year, almost 4 million people became victims of identity theft in the U.S., more than double the figure from 2019. The amount stolen reached $43 billion. And those numbers don’t include the exponentially larger numbers of people whose personal information has been exposed due to lax security by companies holding your data…data that can be used to steal your identity. Protecting your privacy online has never been more important. That’s why the information contained in this report is so vital.

The Income Manual

The Income Manual

It might be hard to believe, but there are simple ways for you to bring the retirement of your dreams closer to reality—and you won’t have to work twice as hard or get lucky in some “get rich quick” scheme to do so. The common narrative today is that very few people have saved enough money to retire comfortably. People are expected to tighten their belts and live frugally or keep working into their 70s…or even 80s. But there is another option…one that doesn’t involve sacrificing the good things in life.

The Armchair Offshoring Manual

The Armchair Offshoring Manual

We all want to save taxes, make ourselves less of a target to sue-happy lawyers, and generally enjoy more freedom to live as we want to. And you’ll be happy to hear, there are some well-established ways that you can protect, preserve, and even increase your wealth right now. From offshore accounts…to getting your wealth out of the dollar…to ironclad asset protection strategies and the ABCs of offshore reporting…you’ll find it all in the following pages of this book.

Southeast Asia—Welcoming and Exotic, Five Places That You Must Visit In The Future

Southeast Asia—Welcoming and Exotic, Five Places That You Must Visit In The Future

Southeast Asia is exciting, energetic and colorful, and there isn’t anywhere in the world quite like it. In this special video, you'll hear about just where you need to go in southeast Asia to experience the best it has to offer - from street food to festivals. Join Keith in this special video as he takes you on a journey through five of his favorite cities.

Secrets of an Unbreakable Retirement in Our New Digital Age

Secrets of an Unbreakable Retirement in Our New Digital Age

The nature of retirement has fundamentally changed. That idea of working as long as you can so you can stop cold turkey one day…that’s just an outdated idea. It’s an Industrial Age idea, and it doesn’t make sense anymore. Today we live in what I like to call the Age of e-Opportunity. This has thrown open the doors to all kinds of new ways of funding your life and, conveniently, made it easier than ever for you, as an individual, to take control over what your days look like.

The Ultimate Travel Toolbox: Your Insider Guide to the Modern World of Travel

The Ultimate Travel Toolbox: Your Insider Guide to the Modern World of Travel

From making sure you pay the absolute lowest for your local and international airfare, every time you fly... to a wide range of travel "hacks" to help you save money during your time overseas, on things like accommodation, dining and entertainment... This report is packed with first-hand advice from International Living's editors and writers, who have spent years— even decades—living, retiring, and traveling all over the world about how to get the most from every trip you take.

A Retirement “Loophole” for the Rest of Us: The Getaway Nation Where You Can “Live Rich” on $2,200 a Month

A Retirement “Loophole” for the Rest of Us: The Getaway Nation Where You Can “Live Rich” on $2,200 a Month

In this special report, you’ll find out exactly what you need to know to get from where you are now…to a place that could transform your retirement from a time of struggle, to one of genuine comfort and pleasure…even if you haven’t saved a dime.

Jet Set Secrets: How to Enjoy an International Life without Spending a Fortune

Jet Set Secrets: How to Enjoy an International Life without Spending a Fortune

This special report will give you new ideas about places to visit… and to live. In it you'll discover all sorts of money-saving, time-trimming, life-enhancing secrets… From Costa Rica to Italy…Belize to France… Uruguay to Thailand… Ecuador to Malaysia… You'll be surprised at the life-enhancing options you have all over the world… when you know how and where to find them.

How to Retire in Paradise on $55 per Day

How to Retire in Paradise on $55 per Day

If you look beyond your own shores you’ll find that many countries around the world offer far greater benefits and advantages for retirees than those offered at home. Indeed, your quality of life in your new home will exceed all of your dreams, the cost of living will be much lower…allowing you to do more of the passion-pursuing and less of the penny-pinching you’re used to.

How and Where to Get a Second Passport in 2021 (Plus: Scams to Avoid)

How and Where to Get a Second Passport in 2021 (Plus: Scams to Avoid)

You'll learn the biggest lie you've been told about going offshore, how to get your own second passport, and find out how to check if your second passport is legal. We'll reveal the surprisingly easy ways you can pick up this powerful document right now, in fact, you may already be entitled to a second passport and not even know it—we tell you how to check. You may ask yourself… why would I even want a second passport?  Inside this report, you'll find plenty of reasons why…like freer world travel and fewer issues with bossy custom and immigration officials, the chance to reduce your taxes and increase asset protection, and the opportunity to safeguard your privacy—and even protect your life.

20 Beach Towns Where You Can Buy for Less Than $200,000

20 Beach Towns Where You Can Buy for Less Than $200,000

The best deals and the biggest opportunities in real estate today are not to be found within U.S. borders. Take U.S. coastlines… Sure, America has some gorgeous beaches… and stunning seaside properties. But there's a severely limited supply, especially of Grade A, beachfront real estate… and a burgeoning demand, especially among Baby Boomers. Even if your budget isn't small, you'll have trouble finding a seaside getaway on either U.S. coast that could be called a bargain.

Affordable Getaways Around the World—5 Easy Places Where a Month-Long Escape Can Be Yours from $1,500

Affordable Getaways Around the World—5 Easy Places Where a Month-Long Escape Can Be Yours from $1,500

Take this idea for a test-drive (for a month…or three…or six…or more) and spend less than it would cost you to stay home: As little as $1,500 a month for a couple, all in. From beach towns to idyllic lake-side retreats…from close-knit mountain communities to metropolises bustling with culture…we've got them all covered in Affordable Getaways Around the World—5 Easy Places Where a Month-Long Escape Can Be Yours from $1,500

7 Great European Towns You’ve Never Heard Of… Where You Can Live Better For Less…

7 Great European Towns You’ve Never Heard Of… Where You Can Live Better For Less…

What if instead of paying $543 per person for your monthly health-insurance premium, it could be $160? What if you could trade in that $520-a-month golf club membership for $229 country-club dues? What if instead of paying a housekeeper $260 to clean for half a day every-other week…you could have somebody reliable and friendly tidy up once a week for just $100 a month, total?

Secrets of a Part-Time Expat: How and Where to Take Your Own 3-Month Escape

Secrets of a Part-Time Expat: How and Where to Take Your Own 3-Month Escape

Not so long ago, only sailors, soldiers and the super wealthy got to see the world. But today, travel is easier than ever before. And living internationally is more affordable than at any time in history. In fact, apply the tricks, tips and advice we reveal in this unique resource, and you can easily spend three months of your year overseas, for far less than the cost of staying put at home.

Your Little Black Book: Every Contact, Business, and Organization You Need to Know to Start Living the Good Life in Malaysia

Your Little Black Book: Every Contact, Business, and Organization You Need to Know to Start Living the Good Life in Malaysia

I can't even begin to explain just how much of an incredible time-saver this one resource alone can be for you. Why is this so valuable? Because you won't have to spend countless hours searching the web for real estate agents...lawyers...hospitals...dentists...or clubs and associations... Chances are, you'll refer to this resource often as you start YOUR new life in Malaysia.

Your Slice of the Caribbean from $99,500—Belize’s “Sweet Spot” Island

Your Slice of the Caribbean from $99,500—Belize’s “Sweet Spot” Island

In this report, we’ll take a look at how you can make this island your own. You’ll hear from folks who’ve made the move, and they’ll tell you what appealed to them about this special place. You’ll also get an overview of current property prices, and the development scene, and you’ll gain an insight into the island life, to help you decide if this is the right spot for you. If white sands and turquoise waters are your idea of paradise…now is the time to take a closer look at this special place.

How to Upgrade Your Life Using the ‘Retire at 45’ Program

How to Upgrade Your Life Using the ‘Retire at 45’ Program

Thanks to the QRP, you will be welcomed as a permanent resident with a pathway to citizenship and that all important second passport. And the best part? You only have to be in the country one month out of the year to continue membership, meaning you can come and go as you please. We explain all of the many benefits of the QRP, including bringing in your household goods, vehicles, cars, boats and more duty free—and we explain exactly how to qualify…the steps to take, the documents required, the cost of application, how long it takes…everything is spelled out for you.

Where, Why, and How Much, “Your Guide to Belize’s 5 Top Expat Havens”

Where, Why, and How Much, “Your Guide to Belize’s 5 Top Expat Havens”

In this special report, you’ll learn about the top five destinations in Belize that make the most sense for the would-be expat. Where are they? (Most are on the coast, of course, but not all…) Why should you seek them out right now…and how much will it cost you to live there? There’s a compelling value proposition in Belize right now...and if you think Belize is for you, you ought not let this opportunity pass you by. We tell all in, Where, Why, and How Much, "Your Guide to Belize’s 5 Top Expat Havens"

Bargain Property Finds From $81,600 in the South of France

Bargain Property Finds From $81,600 in the South of France

Many of the desirable “must see” destinations like Nice and Cannes are so choked with tourists, especially during the summer holidays, that it’s a nightmare for the people who live there. Don’t let this put you off. There are still bargains to be had once you know where—and how—to find them. In this report, you’ll read about places where it’s possible to buy your own south of France retreat from as little as $81,600.

The “Free Stay Pass”: The Little-Known Secret For Staying In The World’s Best Destinations… For FREE!

The “Free Stay Pass”: The Little-Known Secret For Staying In The World’s Best Destinations… For FREE!

Imagine spending four weeks over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in a four-bedroom seaside Caribbean villa that would probably rent out at $2,500 per week… Or staying in a villa in Provence with a private pool, a thriving fruit and vegetable garden, and incredible views of the same Provencal countryside Cézanne and Van Gogh often painted…

Blueprint to 107 and Beyond—Your Guide to 17 Age-Defying Sanctuaries

Blueprint to 107 and Beyond—Your Guide to 17 Age-Defying Sanctuaries

In the 17 age-defying sanctuaries all over the world featured in this report, expats have found their healthy havens. If you’re ready to escape to a place where you’ll feel better, look younger, and live longer, read on to find out more about the healthy lifestyles other expats are enjoying overseas.

Cuenca: The Historic Colonial City That’s Ecuador’s #1 Retirement Spot

Cuenca: The Historic Colonial City That’s Ecuador’s #1 Retirement Spot

What's the true appeal of Cuenca? Why are more expats choosing Cuenca than ever before?
In this in-depth Special Report, we take a look at a very special area of Ecuador—one of the top retirement destination in the world and reveal the need-to-know details about Ecuador's most popular expat destination

Medellín: City Of The Future And The Next Great Retirement Destination

Medellín: City Of The Future And The Next Great Retirement Destination

Medellín, a vibrant city of nearly four million people, stretches for 15 miles along the Aburrá Valley. It's one of the brightest cultural and financial stars in South America and known as the City of Flowers, thanks to it eternal spring-like climate. Medellín is a city also known for its music, museums, nightlife, and more. Today's Medellín is a very progressive city, setting a world standard for urban development.

Bargain Property Finds From $81,600 in the South of France

Bargain Property Finds From $81,600 in the South of France

Many of the desirable "must see" destinations like Nice and Cannes are so choked with tourists, especially during the summer holidays, that it’s a nightmare for the people who live there. Don’t let this put you off. There are still bargains to be had once you know where—and how—to find them. In this report, you'll read about places where it's possible to buy your own south of France retreat from as little as $81,600.

How to Retire in Paradise on $55 a Day

How to Retire in Paradise on $55 a Day

If you look beyond your own shores you’ll find that many countries around the world offer far greater benefits and advantages for retirees than those offered at home. Indeed, your quality of life in your new home will exceed all of your dreams, the cost of living will be much lower…allowing you to do more of the passion-pursuing and less of the penny-pinching you’re used to.

Our Top 10 Most Affordable Tropical Islands For Easy-Going, Laid-Back, Stress-Free Living Under The Sun

Our Top 10 Most Affordable Tropical Islands For Easy-Going, Laid-Back, Stress-Free Living Under The Sun

In this Special Report, you’ll discover 10 tropical islands we strongly believe offer near-perfect island-living for expats. All 10 islands are places where you can find privacy, peace, a simpler way of life, affordable prices, year-round warm, tropical weather, world-class beaches, plentiful island-type activities, strong communities, and more.

How To Go “Offshore” In 2020: A Starter Guide To Protecting, Preserving And Growing Your Wealth Overseas

How To Go “Offshore” In 2020: A Starter Guide To Protecting, Preserving And Growing Your Wealth Overseas

In this Special Report, you'll discover how to protect yourself against prying eyes...safeguard yourself against currency devaluation...receive significant tax advantages... expand your opportunities to travel, live and earn income...increase the spending power of your retirement nest-egg...and more.

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida details all the benefits living in this country offers. You’ll read about the best retirement havens—from the countryside to the beach—and hear from expats who are happily living there. You’ll also learn about the low cost of living, the top-notch, affordable medical care, visas and residence options, and the bargain real estate you can get (including tips on building your dream home in Costa Rica).

How to Live a Richer, More Rewarding Life The Savvy Retiree’s Guide to Creating Your Dream Retirement

How to Live a Richer, More Rewarding Life The Savvy Retiree’s Guide to Creating Your Dream Retirement

The common narrative today is that very few people have saved enough money to retire comfortably. People are expected to tighten their belts and live frugally or keep working into their 70s...or even 80s. But there is another option...and it doesn't involve sacrificing the good things in life—or working yourself to death. The truth...

Earn Anywhere: How to Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Spirit…

Earn Anywhere: How to Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Spirit…

Whether you like the idea of a bricks-and-mortar business...or you'd prefer an income you earn from home: You could fund your life abroad doing something you enjoy...and get paid to live anywhere your heart desires... Or if you crave the flexibility and control that a portable income can deliver with an income that travels...

Your Perfect Overseas Income Solution: The 8 Top Countries for Earning Overseas…and How to Profit in Each

Your Perfect Overseas Income Solution: The 8 Top Countries for Earning Overseas…and How to Profit in Each

There's no question: In some destinations the opportunities are greater, it's easier to gain residence, it's simpler to start and run a business, the laws work to an entrepreneur's advantage, the taxes favor folks creating jobs for locals, and so on. There are eight countries in particular that fit these criteria, each with their own particular opportunities. Read this report to find out which one could be your perfect income solution.

The Ultimate Overseas Shortcut

The Ultimate Overseas Shortcut

In this special report, we look at some of the best retirement havens around the world. Places where you can live a rich man's retirement on a regular-joe budget. You'll learn about specific locations within these countries were real estate is affordable...healthcare is a fraction of the cost of what you’ll pay at home...the weather is great...and the lifestyle is the perfect combination of exciting and laidback. This is your shortcut to living a better life overseas.

The World’s Best-Value Beach Town Escapes

The World’s Best-Value Beach Town Escapes

Who hasn't dreamed about spending more time at the beach in retirement. Curling your toes in the sand…the sound of waves lightly crashing... Looking out at that glorious horizon... Spend part of your year in one of the destinations in this report...or maybe even longer than that…and you will soon see the savings add up, and your stress levels go down. These are destinations that are both unbelievably inexpensive and incredibly beautiful—in locales that will knock your socks off.

7 Surprising New Easy Ways to Fund Your Life Overseas

7 Surprising New Easy Ways to Fund Your Life Overseas

How great would it be if you could earn an extra $500, $1,000, or even $3,000 working a few hours a week from villa in the South of France or from the overseas paradise of your choosing? Maybe you want to work in the mornings and take the rest of the day off… Or maybe you just want to work whenever you need a little extra cash for life’s little extras. This doesn’t have to be a day dream. Thanks to new technologies, now there are a variety of ways you can have an income that travels, doing what you love and enjoy. It’s all covered in a one-of-a-kind report we’ve created.

Secrets of the South of France: The Most Affordable Regions, Towns and Villages

Secrets of the South of France: The Most Affordable Regions, Towns and Villages

In Secrets of the South of France we shine a light on many wonderful regions, towns and villages where you can live extraordinarily well. Life here can be quite affordable…when you know where to go. And we do know where.  We’ve talked to expats in the region...studied the cost of living...analyzed weather reports...and scrutinized the entire area to come up with the most gorgeous, fascinating, convenient, and reasonably-priced areas for you.  Secrets of the South of France has something for everyone.

The Top Italian Retirement Havens

The Top Italian Retirement Havens

Italy is undeniably romantic. From the days of the Grand Tour when the first tourists stood in the shadow of the Coliseum, Italy has attracted expats. As many of them have found out it’s not all about the big draws like Venice, Rome, and Florence. The Italian Lake district is admittedly well-trodden, but what do you know about the islands of Sardinia and Sicily? Or of Abruzzo, a hilly region on the eastern coast that shares the same attractive sandy beaches as Le Marche, but where properties are sensibly priced? Or of Apulia in the Deep South: a languid land of olive trees fringed by the Adriatic Sea? Although Italy is not generally perceived as being a bargain location for property buyers, there truly is something for everybody.

Five Ways to Pay for Your New Life in Ecuador: The Land Of Eternal Spring

Five Ways to Pay for Your New Life in Ecuador: The Land Of Eternal Spring

If you're looking to earn and income or start a small business in Ecuador, you'll want to get your hands on this Special Report which showcases the route taken by five of your fellow readers now living in Ecuador. We'll tell you about some of the great ways expats are funding their lives overseas… Make no mistake, there is plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurs to find and fill a niche with a business in Ecuador…

Nicaragua’s Top 3 Places to Live, Invest and Buy A Second Home

Nicaragua’s Top 3 Places to Live, Invest and Buy A Second Home

In this special report we take a look at three very special areas of Nicaragua—a colonial city, a colorful beach location and a historic town. And we reveal the need-to-know details about these popular expat destinations: Granada, San Juan del Sur and León. You’ll hear from real estate guru, Ronan McMahon, who will give you his evaluation of these three opportunity rich locations and how he thinks you can reap big yields.

Nicaragua: Where to Buy a Colonial Fixer-Upper or a Piece of Unspoiled Beach Land From as Low as $70,000

Nicaragua: Where to Buy a Colonial Fixer-Upper or a Piece of Unspoiled Beach Land From as Low as $70,000

International real estate scout, Ronan McMahon, drills down into the three areas of Nicaragua that offer some of the best value on real estate—whether you’re looking to purchase a home or an investment property. If you’re in the market for a colonial home that you can fix up and make your own, or a patch of stunning virgin beachfront land, you’ll discover exactly where to find your ideal piece of real estate in this report—and with pricing from as little as $70,000.

7 Little-Known Retirement Towns Where Your Dollar Really Stretches Today

7 Little-Known Retirement Towns Where Your Dollar Really Stretches Today

Perhaps you'd like to retire to a lakeside community, with year-round heavenly weather? We'll show you a place so beautiful it regularly draws comparisons with Lake Tahoe—albeit without the price-tag. If city living is more your thing, we've got several choices you might like—including one tropical escape where you can enjoy all the comforts of cosmopolitan life, including great shopping and world-class dining—but for less than you'd pay back home, and much more... From Latin America to Europe to Southeast Asia—you have great options for good-value living overseas. We reveal destinations that are both incredibly beautiful and unbelievably inexpensive. Many of them are in locales that will knock your socks off…where a couple could live well for $2,500 a month—or less.

7 Ways to Fund Your Life in Italy Right Now

7 Ways to Fund Your Life in Italy Right Now

We’ll tell you about seven great ways expats are funding their lives in Italy—and how you can, too. All those expats echo the same sentiment—they are no longer working 60 hours a week like they did back home. Instead, they are embracing the relaxed Italian lifestyle, meeting friends on a whim for coffee or dinner, and enjoying their new adventures—all paid for by the income strategies you’ll discover in this new report.

How to Rejuvenate Your Brain When You Start a New Life Overseas

How to Rejuvenate Your Brain When You Start a New Life Overseas

Relocating overseas can provide you with an incredible assortment of physical health benefits almost immediately, it can also help rejuvenate your brain! In this special report we'll share with you all the details about how living overseas can "wake up" your brain in ways you probably thought would be all but impossible.

Your Map to the “Fountain of Youth” – How To Recapture Your Youth And Vitality In An Affordable Overseas Haven Near You

Your Map to the “Fountain of Youth” – How To Recapture Your Youth And Vitality In An Affordable Overseas Haven Near You

You'll discover in this special report the details on exactly where several International Living readers we know have completely rejuvenated their lifestyle simply by relocating to one of these amazingly healthy overseas locales. The regions we've identified as the healthiest places in the world to live and prosper…including the Valley of Longevity…the beachside haven where James "turned back the clock"… the "off-the-radar" locale in South America where Edward defied the aging process and more…

The Secret Retirement Loophole: How You Can Retire in Luxury on a Shoestring Budget

The Secret Retirement Loophole: How You Can Retire in Luxury on a Shoestring Budget

In this special report we'll give you the full details on how to make your retirement in paradise a reality. You'll discover where to enjoy more money—and time—to spend as you like… where you'll have cheaper healthcare costs and the best retirement benefits in the world… and where you'll no longer have to worry about outliving your retirement nest egg.

7 Great Retirement Towns You’ve Never Heard of… Where You Can Live Better for Less…

7 Great Retirement Towns You’ve Never Heard of… Where You Can Live Better for Less…

Are you, like thousands of other Americans out there, deeply concerned about funding an enjoyable and worry-free retirement? The good news is there is a solution. A solution that will allow you to reclaim your retirement and live very comfortably, no matter how much—or how little—savings you have. Places where the climate is better…where there’s more to do…where you can make your retirement dollars stretch…

Your Escape Plan: Safe Haven Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes, Preserve Your Privacy, and Reclaim Your Freedom Overseas

Your Escape Plan: Safe Haven Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes, Preserve Your Privacy, and Reclaim Your Freedom Overseas

In an era when taxes are on the march upward… the government is allowed to spy and pry to an unprecedented degree… and a devaluing dollar is draining your spending power…we’ve compiled details about all those tax-reducing, privacy enhancing, life-improving secrets, techniques, and destinations in our new research reports. In the right places overseas, you can combine the benefits of good-value living in a beautiful destination you love with perks like lower taxes, fewer regulations, and greater freedom…

The World’s Top 10 Retirement Utopias

The World’s Top 10 Retirement Utopias

You'll learn all about the astonishing opportunities burgeoning right now along the Pacific Coasts' last great sandy frontier. Here, you'll feel like a royal as you nestle atop what is assuredly one of the Mediterranean's most secluded and overlooked treasures… Beneath the flawless blue of the sky, here, all of the locals speak English and will welcome you to the pleasures of living in near perpetual (but rarely too hot) sunshine—year-round… All, whilst enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

San Miguel de Allende: Mexico’s Prettiest Colonial Town

San Miguel de Allende: Mexico’s Prettiest Colonial Town

San Miguel de Allende is romantic, historic Mexico at its most approachable. Physically beautiful and centuries old, yet with every modern amenity, this colonial gem offers one of the easiest transitions to expat life you can find anywhere. We will introduce you to the fantastic lifestyle you can have in this popular and welcoming expat destination. One of the country's hidden gems can be found in its interior, about four-hour's drive northwest of the capital, Mexico City. It offers a lot of benefits: temperate climate, low cost of living, an active expat community, welcoming locals, charming local cultural traditions, and a focus on the arts.

Los Cabos: A Transformational Event Is Opening Up A Unique Chance to Profit

Los Cabos: A Transformational Event Is Opening Up A Unique Chance to Profit

Ronan McMahon will introduce you to one of the most potentially profitable places on his entire real estate beat for investors: Los Cabos. Los Cabos is about to sleep walk head first into a housing crisis—there's simply not enough homes coming on line to meet demand. And that's where one of Los Cabos' greatest investment opportunities awaits... In this one-of-a-kind research report you'll discover the future of Cabo's real estate market…and the secret to profit

Caribbean Profit: Mexico’s Riviera Maya and Why IL’s Real Estate Expert Rates It a Buy

Caribbean Profit: Mexico’s Riviera Maya and Why IL’s Real Estate Expert Rates It a Buy

This special report will introduce you to a place real estate investor, Ronan McMahon, has kept on his radar for 13 years. The Riviera Maya has all the things he looks out for: a location that's on the up…limited potential for development…low pricing that's set to rise…and a strong rental market. If you're looking for a place to invest in real estate, this is a place you need to seriously consider.

Belize: Where, Why & How Much

Belize: Where, Why & How Much

If you’re looking to slow down in retirement, there’s no better place than Belize. In this special report, we look at five of the top havens for expats that showcase this beautiful country at its finest and you’ll read stories from people who are living their dream in Belize. In Belize you can live for much less than you would in the U.S., Canada, and other Caribbean islands, so we’ll also share with you a detailed rundown of what you can expect to spend on a monthly basis including food, electricity, and rent.

Gracious, Good-Value Spain: Where You Can Enjoy “Old World” Living at Bargain Prices

Gracious, Good-Value Spain: Where You Can Enjoy “Old World” Living at Bargain Prices

Spain makes very good sense right now. But not everywhere offers equal value. A lot of "cheap stuff" was thrown up in Spain in the boom times—much of it sub-par in construction (and often permitting). You may see ads for these places, but they do not represent good value at all. In Gracious, Good-Value Spain: Where You Can Enjoy "Old World" Living at Bargain Prices, we share with you the cautions you should be aware of—as well as our top picks for best-value locales today.

Sunshine, Tapas, Great Healthcare and More: The Secrets of Southern Spain Revealed

Sunshine, Tapas, Great Healthcare and More: The Secrets of Southern Spain Revealed

Lying at the heart of sunny Andalucía, Seville is one of southern Spain’s most beautiful cities. Waves of conquerors, from the Romans to the Moors, have left their stamp on its spectacular architecture. Thousands of tapas bars line the streets, and the warm Spanish sun nurtures parks full of palm trees. With such beauty all around, it’s easy to imagine how you could adjust to fine dining, a great social scene, and terrific, inexpensive healthcare. In this report, we’ll share one couple’s story and advice as well as specifics about this part of the country to help you decide if this part of Spain would be a good fit for you... Plus, lots more...

Top 5 Places to Live in Mexico: The World’s #1 Retirement Haven for 2017

Top 5 Places to Live in Mexico: The World’s #1 Retirement Haven for 2017

Mexico’s colorful, vibrant culture ranks high with expats who live there…but it is just the cherry—and the icing—on a very rich cake. For expats, Mexico is an easy, convenient choice…a largely First-World country, at bargain prices, right on their doorstep. For those who dream of beautiful lakeside villages with cobblestone streets…colonial architecture at an affordable price…stunning beaches…an active expat community…we have identified not just one...but five perfect places for you.

Where Real Estate Expert Ronan McMahon Recommends: Mexico’s Hottest Property Buys

Where Real Estate Expert Ronan McMahon Recommends: Mexico’s Hottest Property Buys

You’ll discover the two very most lucrative areas (according to successful international real estate investor Ronan McMahon) that make sense right now for the would-be retiree and for you, if you’re looking to purchase a home or investment property. Just think...turquoise waters and impossibly white sand...swaying palms... a beach constantly named the “most beautiful in the world”... With the information you get in this Special Report, you’ll learn how you can buy the retirement or vacation home of your dreams—with a small amount down and manageable payments along the way.

The Best Island to Live on Right Now—Plus 9 More of the World’s Most Overlooked Inland Islands

The Best Island to Live on Right Now—Plus 9 More of the World’s Most Overlooked Inland Islands

If you’d like to make the first footprints of the day on your own uncrowded piece of beach and live free from the stress of commutes and bureaucratic interference…Then you should consider island living. In this special report, we’ll share with you details about the little-known island we rate “best to live on” right now, as well as nine other islands, scattered around the globe that we think offer perfect retirement island living.

An Insider Guide to Expat Life In Penang, Malaysia – One Of The World’s Finest Tropical Retirement Cities

An Insider Guide to Expat Life In Penang, Malaysia – One Of The World’s Finest Tropical Retirement Cities

Penang is a stand-out destination for expats and retirees. In fact, it’s where two of IL’s correspondents call home—Keith Hockton and Kirsten Raccuia are both enjoying the lifestyle in Penang. The lifestyle in Penang is cultured and convenient. In capital city George Town’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserved historic buildings are decorated with street art by artists from around the world. The island is lapped by water bobbing with yachts and fishing boats. When it comes to the essentials like housing, Penang offers incredible value. You’ll find world class, low-cost healthcare, and business opportunities abound.

Your Perfect Lakeside Life in Mexico – From $1,500 a Month

Your Perfect Lakeside Life in Mexico – From $1,500 a Month

Mexico’s colorful, vibrant culture ranks high with expats who live there…but it is just the cherry—and the icing—on a very rich cake. For expats, Mexico is an easy, convenient choice…a largely First-World country, at bargain prices, right on their doorstep. For those who dream of beautiful lakeside villages with cobblestone streets…colonial architecture at an affordable price…stunning lake-side views…an active expat community… we have the perfect place for you. And best of all you can have it in this expat haven from $1,500 a month. This report will reveal the fantastic real estate deals that await you in this lakeside haven.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to the “Secret Retirement Program”

Your Step-by-Step Guide to the “Secret Retirement Program”

The jet set can afford to relax…to seek out interesting local experiences…to go off the beaten track (but do it in style). And you can too. It doesn’t take a fortune to enjoy a rich experience abroad. You simply need to know where and how to do it. And we can show you. If you’ve ever dreamed of a luxury retirement without the million-dollar price tag, this report can help you get started. We’ll map out amazing ways you can embrace an adventure-filled world, and live better than you do now…without spending a fortune.

Discover the World’s Best Retirement Program: Your 3-Step Guide to a Pampered Life in Panama

Discover the World’s Best Retirement Program: Your 3-Step Guide to a Pampered Life in Panama

Tropical beaches, First-World infrastructure, high-quality health care,  welcoming people...there are many things to love about Panama. Retirees are drawn here by the Pensionado Program, one of the best retiree benefits programs in the entire world and for everyone the low cost of living is a major factor in choosing Panama. In this report, we’ll share our three top tips getting your new life in Panama started…as well as the best places to look for your dream home, how to start your real estate hunt, and very importantly the visa options available to you.

Profits in Paradise—Panama: The Hub of the Americas

Profits in Paradise—Panama: The Hub of the Americas

In Panama, there are so many opportunities to set up new business ventures. We know of many creative and talented expats who are making a go of it with their own businesses…a couple from Minneapolis who built a B&B…an attorney from L.A. who now sells organic chocolates…there is plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurs to find and fill a niche with a business in Panama.

8 Countries Where You Can Live Like a King on Your Social Security Income

8 Countries Where You Can Live Like a King on Your Social Security Income

Maximizing your Social Security benefits… that's just one piece of it. You can maximize your lifestyle too. In some places, you really can enjoy a Rolls Royce quality of life on a run-down Chevy budget. The kind of high-end living that might set you back $10,000 or $15,000 a month in a big city at home could be one-tenth that in the right places overseas.

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

There are secrets to traveling well. Inside angles that experienced travelers have spent their lifetimes figuring out. These are the secrets of the savvy travelers…people who never stay in the usual tourist hotels or resorts. Never shop where typical tourists get taken. Never eat run-of-the-mill, over-priced food where tourists eat. This exclusive report will show you how to be a savvy traveler. We’ll share some insider tips to help you avoid the typical tourist blunders and help you save money so you can travel for less than it costs to stay home.

The 3 Best “Start-From-Home” Portable Income Opportunities

The 3 Best “Start-From-Home” Portable Income Opportunities

Have you ever dreamed of making money from your favorite overseas destinations? Well there are lots of ways to get paychecks abroad…so you can live anywhere or travel anytime. This report gives you the nitty-gritty on three of our favorite "make money anywhere" opportunities. And if you have a computer, a camera, and an internet connection, you’ve already got everything you need to get started mastering these three income streams today.

Your Own Home in Panama—Everything You Need to Buy a Great-Value Property in a Top Retirement Haven

Your Own Home in Panama—Everything You Need to Buy a Great-Value Property in a Top Retirement Haven

If you like the idea of finding your own home in Panama City’s best neighbourhood ...or near an expanse of Pacific beach with ocean views…or in a cool mountain hideaway that’s home to award-winning coffee plantations…this report shows you where to buy for less than $150,000 (even in trendy Panama City). And if you’d like to rent while you look for that dream property, you’ll discover the areas with the best rental values. With this report in hand you can hit the ground running when you get to Panama. You’ll know exactly where to go and what to look for...and you’ll have a good idea of how much to pay.

The Secret to a Happier, Healthier, More Affordable Lifestyle

The Secret to a Happier, Healthier, More Affordable Lifestyle

This comprehensive how to" booklet that shows you how you can live better than you ever thought possible and yet spend far less than you are now.  It will answer where, how and why should you look beyond your backyard and consider the world of opportunities out there and how much will it cost. You'll have a blueprint to follow to get you from where you are now to where you want to be.

Costa Rica Connections: Expat Case Studies on Retirement, Quality of Life, and Living Overseas

Costa Rica Connections: Expat Case Studies on Retirement, Quality of Life, and Living Overseas

In your bonus Costa Rica report, you’ll read about expats who’ve moved to Costa Rica for many different reasons—whether they were seeking affordable medical care, a lower cost of living, relief from a stressful day-to-day life in North American, or an easy place to start a dream business. These expats live in regions across Costa Rica, from the Central Valley, with its perfect climate and big city conveniences...to the Southern Zone, a lush rainforest area on the southern Pacific coast...to the rural charms of tranquil Lake Arenal...to the world-class beaches of the northern Pacific coast...and everywhere in between. They’ve offered to share their experiences, the problems they solved, and how they navigated the “system” in Costa Rica, in order to help you shorten your learning curve to do the same things.

6 Great Communities in the Coffee Triangle Where You Can Own from $100,000 or Less

6 Great Communities in the Coffee Triangle Where You Can Own from $100,000 or Less

Right at the heart of Colombia is a region known as the Coffee Triangle. It’s made up of three big cities, with plenty of fertile countryside in between. And, as the area’s name suggests, this is where most of Colombia’s world-famous coffee is grown. Within this Triangle lies six communities where you can find real estate as wonderful as the coffee that the region is famous for. Read our exclusive report to find out more about these communities and how you could find your new home in one of them for less than $100,000.

5 Ways To Boost Your Income In Opportunity Rich Colombia Right Now

5 Ways To Boost Your Income In Opportunity Rich Colombia Right Now

In the search for great places to live overseas, it’s time to take a new look at Colombia, where expats are gradually discovering income possibilities and becoming part of the emergence of this beautiful, cultured, history-rich country. Now is the time to get in early on this up and coming entrepreneurial destination, and in this report, you can read about a whole host of expats doing just that… From copywriting to teaching English...organic farming…setting up a cocoa bean business and running a hostel… Read about the many ways you can boost your income in opportunity-rich Colombia.

The Best Place to Profit on Colombia’s Real Estate: A First-Class, First-World, Up-and-Coming City

The Best Place to Profit on Colombia’s Real Estate: A First-Class, First-World, Up-and-Coming City

Colombia is a place that’s often misunderstood. A lot of people know it by reputation only—a negative reputation that’s out of date. They see it as a place of narcos and violence. That image, though inaccurate, is something real estate investors can use to their advantage. That out-of-date reputation has kept property prices low in one particular Colombian neighborhood. That is where real estate investors can step in and make a killing—locking down prime real estate before values rise. In this special report, our real estate expert, Ronan McMahon will tell you all about the best place to profit on Colombia’s real estate.

Two Ways to Pay for Your New Life in Ecuador

Two Ways to Pay for Your New Life in Ecuador

If you’re looking to earn an income or start a small business in Ecuador, you’ll want to get your hands on this Special Report which showcases the route taken by two of your fellow readers now living in Ecuador. You’ll discover what income-earning opportunities they’ve pursued as well as the benefits and bumps in the road they’ve experienced along the way.

Claiming Your Dream Retirement Workbook

Claiming Your Dream Retirement Workbook

There’s lots to choose from when deciding on the best retirement haven for you. And lots of questions to ask yourself before you move overseas. For instance, are you an urbanite or do you prefer the wide-open spaces? Would you prefer a tropical climate with year-round sun or more temperate weather that reminds you of home? Would you rather live by the sea or in a mountain town? Only you can make these calls. In Claiming Your Dream Retirement Workbook, we aim to help you decide which of the world’s top retirement havens may be best for you and what steps to take next to get you there.

The International Arbitrage Advantage: Discover 22 Exotic Locations Where You Can Trade-Up to a Better Lifestyle

The International Arbitrage Advantage: Discover 22 Exotic Locations Where You Can Trade-Up to a Better Lifestyle

Imagine earning a salary based on the high cost of living in a place like Manhattan or Silicon Valley but actually living in a very affordable small town in the Midwest. You can do exactly the same thing internationally. In this special report, we’ll tell you about the places around the world where your U.S. dollar will stretch much further, click on the PDF button to access The International Arbitrage Advantage: Discover 22 Exotic Locations Where You Can Trade-Up to a Better Lifestyle.

Where to Retire on the Cheap: 5 Great-Value Towns Where You Can Live Like a Diplomat

Where to Retire on the Cheap: 5 Great-Value Towns Where You Can Live Like a Diplomat

Where is the cheapest place to retire? We hear that question over and over…and it’s the question we are going to answer in this special report. If you’re looking overseas for a low-cost alternative to an uncertain retirement at home, you can find it here. In any of these places, you can live like a diplomat on a Social Security income.

Shortcut to Paradise: The Pretty, Sophisticated, Little-Known Town Where You Can Live the Good Life for Half What It Costs to Stay Home

Shortcut to Paradise: The Pretty, Sophisticated, Little-Known Town Where You Can Live the Good Life for Half What It Costs to Stay Home

There has never been a better time in history to explore—and embrace—your retirement options overseas. We know of a pretty, sophisticated, little-known place that’s just one of many options you have overseas today. In this place, there’s no need to scale back your dream retirement plans or work longer to save more money. Read more about this special town where you can achieve this retirement shortcut.

How to Escape U.S. Income Tax

How to Escape U.S. Income Tax

This strategy is not for everyone. It works best for people who are frustrated with the US government “interfering” with their lives and “sucking them dry” with taxes… Once you learn this proven strategy—that nearly 3,000 everyday Americans used last year—you’ll have the keys in your hand to do something most Americans never consider. This brand-new report shares the specific step-by-step details.

Retirement Freedom: More Money, More Savings

Retirement Freedom: More Money, More Savings

We’ve assembled an unprecedented amount of in-depth and consistently updated information about the best low-cost retirement destinations that offer a wealth of little-known, money-saving government discount programs. We’ve compiled that information into one fact-based, easy-to-read and easy-to-follow special free report. Plus you’ll get an additional 7 in-depth reports that will help you get your retirement on track, no matter whether you ever leave home.

The Retirement Upgrade Strategy: How to “Multiply” Your Nest Egg Using a Simple Document You Probably already Have

The Retirement Upgrade Strategy: How to “Multiply” Your Nest Egg Using a Simple Document You Probably already Have

In this special report, we’ll look at some of our favorite destinations around the world that we think offer the best value (without sacrificing any of the quality) for retirement living. You’ll see that it’s possible to live the good life in beautiful Belize…enchanting Ecuador…or charming Costa Rica for a lot less than you would back home.

A Slow Quiet Beachfront Life: Where to Retire Well in Paradise From $25,000 a Year

A Slow Quiet Beachfront Life: Where to Retire Well in Paradise From $25,000 a Year

Almost all resort property in the U.S. is already priced beyond the means of the average buyer. But the country doesn’t have a monopoly on nice beaches. Indeed, some of the most desirable property in the world right now does not sit within the confines of U.S. borders. Check out this report to find out more...

International Living’s Guide to Beach Bar Success Overseas

International Living’s Guide to Beach Bar Success Overseas

Imagine waking up each “workday” to the sound of waves gently lapping the nearby shores…Your “commute” involves throwing on a pair of flip-flops and walking to the beach…Your “office” is full of happy world travelers, expats and locals. This what life can be like if you own a beach bar overseas. The International Living Guide to Beach Bar Success Overseas is the perfect solution for anyone who’s ever dreamed of opening their own overseas beach bar.

The “Retirement Bonus” for the Rest of Us: The Getaway Nation Where You Can “Live Rich” on $1,700 a Month

The “Retirement Bonus” for the Rest of Us: The Getaway Nation Where You Can “Live Rich” on $1,700 a Month

You deserve a dignified, comfortable retirement. And that's becoming harder and harder to come by these days. You can have one, though...Because when you take advantage of this "retirement bonus," it'll no longer matter that the Fed is keeping interest rates at near-zero.

The Freedom Advantage: Safe Haven Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes, Preserve Your Privacy, and Deliver a Freer Life Overseas

The Freedom Advantage: Safe Haven Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes, Preserve Your Privacy, and Deliver a Freer Life Overseas

There’s a lot of opportunity in the world…if you know the right places to look for it. By using the right strategies…in the right places…you have money-saving, money-making options most Americans will never hear about. You can gain a true measure of protection against the volatility and real potential for economic—and perhaps even social—collapse back home. To help you do this, we have created this very special report…an escape plan that will ensure that no matter what happens at home, you and your family and everything you’ve worked so hard for can be safe and secure.

Build Your Dream Home Renovating or Constructing your Home in Paradise

Build Your Dream Home Renovating or Constructing your Home in Paradise

It's an amazing thing to see your dream home become a freshly painted, brightly decorated reality. Many people will never own their own dream home. Many more will live in one built by someone else, for someone else and with all the inconveniences that entails. But the amazing thing is that, just by broadening your horizons a little, it's possible to create the home of your dreams, exactly the way you want it, and at a fraction of "First World" costs.

The Best Caribbean Beach Towns for Real Estate Profit Right Now

The Best Caribbean Beach Towns for Real Estate Profit Right Now

Las Terrenas is a little piece of paradise on the Dominican Republic's Samana peninsula. Nineteen miles of walkable public beach, palm trees, warm breezes and stars so bright it feels like you could pluck them from the sky... I can't think of a nicer place to have a beach home. You'll find your dollars stretch here, too.

Retirement Rescue: An “Insider” Real Estate Deal for Life Changing Profits

Retirement Rescue: An “Insider” Real Estate Deal for Life Changing Profits

This is an off-market deal. RETA members are discreetly offered special pricing and terms. Developers use us to build sales momentum. We use them for a deal. We want to be ahead from the get-go. Steve Linder from Pacific Lots hosts these private events with “off market” inventory for members of our group a couple of times a year, and the benefits can be huge. Later, I’ll let you know how you can find out when the next of these events will take place.

Six Easy Ways to Reinvent Yourself Overseas

Six Easy Ways to Reinvent Yourself Overseas

What if you had the chance to set the world on fire in a new exotic locale or to reinvent yourself in paradise? Imagine for a moment that you have a chance to start over. Think about it. Where would you go? What would you do? You could spend half the year in your own cottage on the beach…work in the mornings and snorkel and relax in the afternoons. Maybe spend the other half of the year up in the mountains where it’s cool… With this kind of flexibility, it doesn’t matter where you’re based. That means you can travel whenever you feel like it. You could rent a place in Paris or Buenos Aires for a month or two of vacation, work from home a few days a week and spend the rest of your time enjoying the city…

How to Slash Your Retirement Costs by 50% Using “Law 9”

How to Slash Your Retirement Costs by 50% Using “Law 9”

In today’s world of multi-billion dollar bailouts at taxpayer expense…billions of dollars in stock value evaporating overnight…dried-up credit…collapsing mutual funds…and disappearing retirement accounts, it’s not hard to ask yourself whatever became of the easy life at a relaxed pace we all once enjoyed and even took for granted…a nice home in a safe neighborhood that didn’t break the budget…the good times in a small town where you and your friends picnicked in the park on long, lazy summer evenings…the “Mayberry days” of solid values, simple virtues, and bold dreams of even better days to come.

Where to Find Shelter Offshore: The Top Three “Getaway Nations” for Good-Value Living This Year

Where to Find Shelter Offshore: The Top Three “Getaway Nations” for Good-Value Living This Year

Here at International Living we think that you can find the best quality of life, the lowest cost of living, and the best value real estate overseas. For over three decades we have been scouring the globe looking for the countries that offer all of those things…and more. In our research we have discovered a number of locations around the world that fit our criteria for the best retirement and overseas destinations. But when it comes to personal privacy, wealth protection, and tax reduction, there are three countries that we recommend for overseas living and retirement. In this special report we’ll tell you all about them.

Finding Your Prescription Drugs Abroad

Finding Your Prescription Drugs Abroad

The cost of prescription drug costs are out of control in the U.S. but they can be incredibly inexpensive in other countries. But if you’ve found something that works for you—especially if you have serious, chronic health conditions—you want to be certain you’ll be able to find your medications (or acceptable equivalents) when you retire overseas. This additional special report will help you best determine your options.

Choosing Your Perfect Paradise: How You Can Retire On As Little As $1,000 a Month

Choosing Your Perfect Paradise: How You Can Retire On As Little As $1,000 a Month

Let’s face it: the good old days, when you relaxed in your local travel agency reading a magazine while your agent scoured his or her resources for the best deals available, are all but gone. For the most part, today’s travelers are left to their own devices, and the number of online resources at your disposal can be overwhelming.The Internet is a great source of information, but unless you have a way to systematically work through the vast hinterland of travel sites, you could spend many long hours searching and still not find the best deal.

Re-Discovering Your Retirement Dreams Along the Costa Ballena

Re-Discovering Your Retirement Dreams Along the Costa Ballena

Let’s face it: the good old days, when you relaxed in your local travel agency reading a magazine while your agent scoured his or her resources for the best deals available, are all but gone. For the most part, today’s travelers are left to their own devices, and the number of online resources at your disposal can be overwhelming.The Internet is a great source of information, but unless you have a way to systematically work through the vast hinterland of travel sites, you could spend many long hours searching and still not find the best deal.

Belize: Haven for Privacy and Profits

Belize: Haven for Privacy and Profits

Let’s face it: the good old days, when you relaxed in your local travel agency reading a magazine while your agent scoured his or her resources for the best deals available, are all but gone. For the most part, today’s travelers are left to their own devices, and the number of online resources at your disposal can be overwhelming.The Internet is a great source of information, but unless you have a way to systematically work through the vast hinterland of travel sites, you could spend many long hours searching and still not find the best deal.

The No-Savings Retirement Plan – How to Retire, at Any Age, in the Next Six Months

The No-Savings Retirement Plan – How to Retire, at Any Age, in the Next Six Months

Thousands of Americans are now retiring luxuriously… even though they didn’t save ‘enough’ during their working years. They are using a Retirement Plan that Fortune Magazine says is “a way to double your retirement dollar… trade up to a larger house, get a pool, hire servants—and guarantee visits from your kids.” Here’s how you can participate…

Slash Your Health Care Costs – The World’s Top 7 Destinations for High-Quality, Good-Value Care 2013

Slash Your Health Care Costs – The World’s Top 7 Destinations for High-Quality, Good-Value Care 2013

Whether you are considering moving overseas full-time but need good-quality health care or are just thinking about having some procedures done that won’t cost the earth, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the medical options abroad. This report will provide you with the information you’ll need to ensure you get the best-quality, and best-value health care possible.

How to Due Diligence Your Real Estate Deal

How to Due Diligence Your Real Estate Deal

There’s something about buying a property overseas. The purchase process is alien compared to the one back home…you don’t speak the language…and it’s all so exciting and full of possibilities. It’s easy to get caught up in the buying process, and it’s very easy to get carried away. You need to remember that some things stay the same. Don’t leave your common sense at home.

What Panama’s New Fast-Track Visa Means for You

What Panama’s New Fast-Track Visa Means for You

Panama’s newest visa gives you immediate, permanent residency in Panama…and at a lower cost than you may have thought possible. Plus, it’s easy to apply. This decree is brand new and even immigration experts are unsure how certain parts of it will work. That’s why you need to access this hot-off-the-presses White Paper authored by renowned citizenship expert Bob Bauman.

The World’s Best Retirement Program: Your 3-Step Guide to a Pampered Life -2012

The World’s Best Retirement Program: Your 3-Step Guide to a Pampered Life -2012

In this quick reference report we'll share our three top tips that will get you on the road to living the life you've always dreamed of in Panama. We'll share with you some of the best places to look for your dream home, how to start your real estate hunt and very importantly the visa options available to you, including comprehensive details of Panama's famed Pensionado program.

The New American Pioneers

The New American Pioneers

Today's new American pioneers are discovering a better way of life overseas. In fact, every minute 54 more Americans decide to rebuild their retirement overseas. Every minute! Isn't it time you joined them? Find out how in this collection of reports: The Secret to Retiring Rich on $30 a Day, The Incredible Portable Career: How to Find Meaningful Work in Paradise, How to Get First-Rate Health Care at Nearly Half U.S. Prices, Three Global Real Estate "Sweet Spots" That Could Make You Rich, Nine Easy Ways to Generate Income Outside the Dollar, The Money Saver's Guide to Traveling Abroad.

Your Ticket to Paradise: The Best Places in the World to Retire Better…for Less

Your Ticket to Paradise: The Best Places in the World to Retire Better…for Less

My staff of experts from around the world has put together a definitive guide to the best-value places on the planet – the “whistle stops” we recommend most – called Your Ticket to Paradise: The Best Places in the World to Retire Better… for Less. There’s never been a better time to explore your live-better options overseas… to find for yourself a retirement like the ones I’ve been telling you about. You have more options today than ever before. As a magazine subscriber...download this report now.

Where to Retire on the Cheap: 5 Great Value Towns Where You Can Live Like a Diplomat

Where to Retire on the Cheap: 5 Great Value Towns Where You Can Live Like a Diplomat

Where is the cheapest place to retire? We hear that question over and over…and it’s the question we are going to answer in this special report. If you’re looking overseas for a low-cost alternative to an uncertain retirement at home, you can find it here. In any of these places, you can live like a diplomat on a Social Security income.

The Best Insurance in the World: Your New 2nd Passport

The Best Insurance in the World: Your New 2nd Passport

This new report—yours with our compliments—shows you why millions of people were born with second passports that they just don’t know about. Plus you’ll discover how—if you qualify—you can travel, live, invest, work, and buy property anywhere in the world, thanks to your own 2nd passport. It’s important you prepare yourself now…

Six Easy Ways to Turn What You Already Know into an Income Overseas 2012

Six Easy Ways to Turn What You Already Know into an Income Overseas 2012

Wouldn’t it be nice to get paid…but instead of being lashed to a cubicle and being answerable to a boss, you keep control of your income and your schedule? One easy solution is to earn an income from back home while you go live someplace where the cost of living is much more affordable. That way you put dollars in your pocket, but you spend in a place where those dollars really stretch.

Next Stop Panama: How to Rescue Your Retirement in the “New Florida”

Next Stop Panama: How to Rescue Your Retirement in the “New Florida”

This report will show you where in Panama you'll find the best values and how to access affordable healthcare and low-tax visas… point you to money-making opportunities we see on the ground… and give you the details for our key contacts, too, so you have the trusted resources you need to begin living better for less in Panama. Read on for more information.

Easy, Fun, Portable Ways to Get Paid Overseas

Easy, Fun, Portable Ways to Get Paid Overseas

There are lots of ways to get paychecks abroad… so you can live anywhere or travel anytime. You don't need special qualifications. You don't ever have to punch a time clock. If you're looking for a portable income – whether to fund your life or just add "pocket money" to your retirement nest egg – this volume can show you the way. And it'll introduce you to all sorts of folks already doing it, in Panama and beyond. Read on for more.

The Back Door to Paradise Collection

The Back Door to Paradise Collection

If you’ve ever dreamt of living overseas…of enjoying a better lifestyle… and of enjoying it all while spending less money than you do right now…then you owe it to yourself to take a look at this collection of secrets designed to hand you the good life overseas faster and cheaper than you ever dreamed possible. This way, you can start enjoying the same dream lifestyle so many other International Living readers already enjoy. Our team has picked up some valuable tips, tricks, and secrets that we have persuaded them to share in this collection of 10 reports, The Backdoor to Paradise Collection.

A One-Stop Guide to Invest, Retire and Live the Good Life in Colombia

A One-Stop Guide to Invest, Retire and Live the Good Life in Colombia

A One-Stop Guide to Invest, Retire and Live the Good Life in Colombia can help you discover safe and sophisticated Medellin…and all the other opportunities that await you in Colombia. This in-depth resource contains vital information, contacts, and insider tips that would take months and hundreds of dollars to discover on your own. Everything you need to know about moving to or finding opportunity in Colombia is in this very special report.

International Living’s Insider Guide to Traveling the World for Free

International Living’s Insider Guide to Traveling the World for Free

Ever had the itch to travel but found that household bills meant you had to put your vacation plans on hold? It’s not always possible to pay for that well-deserved break up front and still cover the cost of mortgage payments or rent back home. If you’ve ever wanted to travel the world, but didn’t want to break the bank, this guide can turn your dreams into reality.

Live Well in Europe -Where to Find the Good Life for Less in France, Spain, and Italy

Live Well in Europe -Where to Find the Good Life for Less in France, Spain, and Italy

Somewhere in Europe the ideal home is waiting for you. That might be a half-timbered cottage deep in the apple-blossom countryside of rural Normandy…an Andalucian village house in one of Spain’s traditional pueblos blancos…an apartment in elegant Paris or buzzy Barcelona…a bungalow in Cyprus or a House of Character in Malta. Find our more here....

The Easiest Places in the World to Retire

The Easiest Places in the World to Retire

One of the most common questions we get from IL readers is: Where in the world is it easiest to retire or relocate? The answer? It depends on what’s most important to you. Whatever you dream of (and whatever you’re most worried about) you have some very attractive options. We’ve catalogued the best of them in this report—the places where you’ll fit in most quickly and comfortably.

Fund Your Life Overseas: How to Get Paid Anywhere Your Dream Takes You

Fund Your Life Overseas: How to Get Paid Anywhere Your Dream Takes You

No matter how affordable the destinations we here at International Living talk about are, the simple fact is: You can’t live anywhere for free. But what if you had an income that went with you? An income that could give you the freedom you need to just pick up and go? In this report you'll gain advice, insights, suggestions, and details from people happily funding a good life overseas in countries like Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Belize, Colombia, Chile, and Australia.

Hidden Gems: Travel Like a Local to Inspire Your Inner Pathfinder

Hidden Gems: Travel Like a Local to Inspire Your Inner Pathfinder

The thrill of travel isn’t hitting every spot in your guidebook. It’s discovering the “hidden gems” off the tourist trail that have never been documented. Here you’ll find some wonderful recommendations for places to eat…spots to visit…and ways to enjoy destinations all over the world. They’re all finds our writers have discovered on the ground. We share them with pleasure…from our insiders’ notebook to yours…

The No-Savings Retirement Plan

The No-Savings Retirement Plan

An increasing number of Americans have found that they can once again enjoy the good life (both in retirement and in general)—and, in fact, they can actually live well—simply by opting into a unique retirement plan. Those who do, find that they can live in places where prices are what they were in the U.s. 20...30...or even 40 years ago. Plus the quality of life is even better. Experts are calling this the No-savings Retirement Plan. once you see what it is, it isn’t hard to see why they refer to it this way.

How to Retire in Paradise on $30 a Day

How to Retire in Paradise on $30 a Day

Imagine lounging on your deck, a cocktail in hand, the quiet turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out before you. Or picture yourself relaxing in a flower-filled courtyard where lavender bougainvillea tumbles over stucco walls, while the sweet perfume of frangipani fills the air at dusk. Whatever you imagine, here’s a guarantee: In the world’s best havens, the dream can be yours and for less than you can possibly imagine. This report shows you where you can retire in luxury on $30 a day.

Nicaragua’s Pacific Southwest: The Land of Opportunity… at a bargain price! 2010

Nicaragua’s Pacific Southwest: The Land of Opportunity… at a bargain price! 2010

Nicaragua is virtually unknown—and usually misunderstood—by most people, which is why forward-thinking investors can find some of the best real estate deals on Earth in this country. In Nicaragua's Pacific Southwest: The Land of Opportunity... at a bargain price! you'll find out, right from the comfort of your own home, how to live right on the Pacific Coast… in your own Pacific Coast dream home… for just a small, small fraction of what you’d pay for a similar property and lifestyle in Southern California.

Twenty-five of the World’s Best Flea Markets

Twenty-five of the World’s Best Flea Markets

You don’t want to return home from your travels bearing gifts from the Hard Rock Café, do you? No, you want to present your nearest and dearest with that one-of-a-kind item—a stamp collection from Athens…a vintage chess set from Moscow…$2 pearl earrings from China. This report was prepared with you, the world shopper, in mind. During your travels, we hope you enjoy soaking up the local color that only a community flea market can offer.We also hope you’ll come home a seasoned haggler…with lots of cool stuff!

Retirement Plan B

Retirement Plan B

Here at International Living, we’re not “doom-and-gloomers” by nature. How could we be? We spend our days on the trail of good news: ever-better places to invest, profit, and live well for less. However, we don’t have our heads in the sand: The U.S. economy looks grim...multi-billion dollar bailouts at taxpayer expense...billions of dollars in stock value evaporating overnight...dried-up credit...collapsing mutual funds...disappearing retirement accounts. Lots of folks are just going to simply hunker down and hope for the best. But you can do better. Wouldn’t you rather be living the life you always wanted...free from the stresses of worrying about making ends meet...or worrying about your retirement savings?

24 Hours in Panama

24 Hours in Panama

Panama is an adventure wonderland just waiting to be discovered. The country's expansive rainforests are among the richest and most complex on the planet. It's the only country where jaguars and pumas prowl just a short drive from the modern capital city. And, fortunately, Panama is a small country. In a short one- or two-week trip, you can see much of what this diverse country has to offer. In this special report, the IL team proposes a plan to get the most out of 24 hours in Panama.

IL’s 10 Favorite Shopping Havens

IL’s 10 Favorite Shopping Havens

For those with a passion for purchasing and collecting, haggling and bargain hunting, it can be difficult to narrow down the abundant treasure troves of the world to a few havens of shopping bliss. In this report, we've searched the globe to find the best shopping havens for the mavens of the mall. Every major continent is represented in the quest to find the perfect something. From rare antiques to high-end fashion, and from unique and quirky souvenirs to lush fabrics, you're sure to be enticed by at least a few destinations…each one offering an opportunity to create an extraordinary memory...

Party in Mexico – Festivals A-Z

Party in Mexico – Festivals A-Z

Mexicans love to party. Fireworks, loud music, flowers, colorful decorations, and food, glorious food. If you travel to Mexico during an especially well-celebrated holiday, be sure to make your hotel reservations well in advance. This report includes a list of "official" Mexican holidays. Every city, town, and village also has its own holidays--founder's days, patron saint's days, battle commemorations, etc. Wherever and whenever you are in Mexico, you will not be far from a celebration or fiesta of some sort.

Worldwide Tax Summary

Worldwide Tax Summary

In this report, the staff of International Living provides you with a round-up of taxes in some of our favorite destinations: Argentina, Ecuador, France, Ireland, Panama, Honduaras, Italy, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Minimizing taxes may not be your top priority as you consider a move overseas, but as a potential expatriate, you should find out in advance about income tax, inheritance/gift tax, transfer tax, capital gains tax, rental income tax, property tax, and whatever other taxes may apply--before you take the plunge into a new life overseas.

Three Secret Goldmines for the Lucrative Traveler

Three Secret Goldmines for the Lucrative Traveler

Lucrative travel is the term we've coined to describe travel that doesn't just pay for itself, but can actually earn you $100,000 or more a year…and deliver the flexibility you need to live anywhere in the world. This report highlights three top destinations with "goldmine potential." That is, hot-spots where you can make serious money gathering article ideas, snapping photos to sell, and shopping for items that could yield serious profit back home.

The Best of Steenie

The Best of Steenie

She left school at 15 to live in a hippie squat in London. She tended bar in a strip joint…inspected bolts at a factory…waitressed in a Chinese restaurant...and clerked at a print shop where she typed invoices and lied to customers about why their orders weren't ready. Today she is International Living's roving Euro editor, and regularly sends us notes from even further afield. Possessing a wisdom that comes only from years on the road, she pulls no punches in her writing…always honest, and with the unerring knack of getting into the cracks of a place, she discovers what it's really like, and reports back with humor and style. Now, in this free report, we've tried to bring together some of the best of Steenie's reports, articles, and tips…a near-impossible task given the huge choice.

The World’s Most Romantic Escapes

The World’s Most Romantic Escapes

Come February--the most romantic month of the year--you may be dreaming of an escape with your loved one to a special place…somewhere you can enjoy some quality time together. But where? You've probably already "done" Venice, Paris, and Niagara Falls… So where to this year? Luckily, we at International Living have been checking out some of the most seductive sites. In this special report, we've decided to let you in on our top 10 secret hideaways. Got your passport ready? Here we go…

How to Manage Your Overseas Property

How to Manage Your Overseas Property

When you buy property abroad, you can be sure of one thing: many of the procedures, methods, requirements, and taxes are different than at home. Laws, customs, and traditions all vary from country to country--and sometimes even within the same country. Regardless of whether you are keeping your property exclusively for your own use or putting it on the local rental market, there are certain obligations that you, the property owner, must fulfill.

Belize Insider

Belize Insider

Belize Insider is a way for you to access all the insider secrets of the Caribbean's best-value buy today. It's a place where you can retire that's just a two-hour flight from Miami. The weather is perfect, the skies are impossibly blue, and the warm sea is a shimmering turquoise... In Belize... the last affordable destination in the Caribbean, you can ditch your watch, your shoes, your cares. All you really need is a hat, a bathing suit and a T-shirt or two...

Ecuador Insider

Ecuador Insider

As one of our inner circle members, you know that if you like the idea of living life as it's meant to be lived...fresh air...deliciously healthy food...the warmest, kindest, most generous people...and no lifestyle sacrifices...then Ecuador- our # 1 retirement haven – deserves your attention... And to help you focus it there more effectively, we've created Ecuador Insider.

Episode 49: A Sporting Life on a Greek Island for $800 a Month

Episode 49: A Sporting Life on a Greek Island for $800 a Month

Soccer provided Francisco with a central theme to his expat life, but in between, discovering the heavenly beaches, the ancient ruins, and twisting medieval streets of the Greek island of Rhodes…as well as the practicalities of daily life in Greece, has proven to be a voyage of discovery and personal growth.

Episode 48: A Night at the Opera—High Culture in Vienna for €15 Each

Episode 48: A Night at the Opera—High Culture in Vienna for €15 Each

Join Jim as he talks us through the sights, sounds, and smells of Vienna, from the grand palaces of the Hapsburg empire to the glorious Baroque stylings of the Opera House; to the mirrored surrounds of the Café Savoy, to the crypt of the Austrian royal family, and much more in-between.

Episode 44: “I Want to Move Abroad, But What Do I Do With My Stuff?”

Episode 44: “I Want to Move Abroad, But What Do I Do With My Stuff?”

Shipping containers, transporting animals, hold baggage, import/export agents, paperwork, import duties, and U-Haul trucks…Suzan’s done it all. Over the years, she’s built up a wealth of knowledge, and more importantly, an address book full of contacts. Knowing who to speak to, and who to hire makes all the difference when it comes to big decisions.

Episode 43: Living in “The Paris of South America” for $1,000 a Month

Episode 43: Living in “The Paris of South America” for $1,000 a Month

With stylish cafés, vast outdoor markets, and with a huge range of international cuisine, life in Buenos Aires is as sophisticated as any European city. Using a currency-conversion hack known as the ‘blue dollar’ though, makes it much, much more affordable. Living large on $1,000 a month? It’s easy when you have blue dollars.

Episode 42: How We Built a Successful Beach Club Business in Belize

Episode 42: How We Built a Successful Beach Club Business in Belize

With two sons at high school, and established careers in the States, there were plenty of reasons why Shane and Heather shouldn’t have taken the plunge, but fortune favors the brave, and it wasn’t long before they turned their dream of owning a beachside hospitality business became a reality.

Episode 32: Escape to Bacalar – Mexico’s Lakeside Oasis

Episode 32: Escape to Bacalar – Mexico’s Lakeside Oasis

Bel Woodhouse, who lives on the island of Cozumel, just off the coast from Playa del Carmen, knows the secret spots and hidden getaways. In this episode of Bigger, Better World, she talks us through the details and directions for a slice of Old Mexico hidden in plain sight just south of the main tourism locations.

Episode 31: Sweet on Sweden – An Inside Look at Scandinavian Life

Episode 31: Sweet on Sweden – An Inside Look at Scandinavian Life

Tricia was the Portugal correspondent for IL for several years, having lived in the country for eight years, before she and her husband, Keith, decided to broaden their horizons with a move to Sweden. What came as a surprise was the price. Tricia and Keith purchased a  four-bedroom home, with three bathrooms, a sauna, and a second house—a log cabin—on the property…for $89,000.

Episode 29: Where to Live the California Life at Half the Price

Episode 29: Where to Live the California Life at Half the Price

Suzan Haskins recently spent time in an area of Mexico that, she affirms, has been misrepresented by mainstream media for decades. Baja California, which includes cities such as Ensenada, Rosarito, and Tijuana, is, as far as she’s concerned, a place where you can live a California lifestyle at half the price.

Episode 23: “We Swapped Wine Making in Oregon for a Caribbean B&B”

Episode 23: “We Swapped Wine Making in Oregon for a Caribbean B&B”

Taking over a small hotel, so close to the water of the Caribbean that they can hear it from their bedroom, JP and Mandy arrived in Panama during a pandemic, and before they even arrived at their new business, they had their first customer. With no background in hospitality, the couple had to learn as they went.

Episode 22: Four-Season Living on a Greek Island

Episode 22: Four-Season Living on a Greek Island

It's pretty quiet on the islands of Greece in March, making it a good time to rent a scooter, get out on the quiet roads, and see what there is to see. There’s a window of opportunity to catch the full beauty of the islands and sample what year-round life is like in destinations which change their character entirely from one end of the year to the other.

Episode 17: 28 Countries Later – How We Traveled The World as Roving Retirees

Episode 17: 28 Countries Later – How We Traveled The World as Roving Retirees

Armed with a sheaf of notes they’d taken from an International Living conference, and an ambitious desire to see and experience more of the world, Todd and Damon quit their jobs, sold their home, let go of their old lives, and set off. Friends thought they were crazy. Family members cried. Colleagues figured they’d soon be back…

Episode 16: My Dream Life on the Caribbean Island of Grenada

Episode 16: My Dream Life on the Caribbean Island of Grenada

Sensitive and insightful, evocative and inspiring, Sarah’s article portrays an island nation that may not enjoy the same wealth or development as some of its neighbors, but which makes up for all that with benefits—friendliness, acceptance, wonderful weather, a distinctive culture—that are more valuable than any GDP score. We had to invite her onto the podcast for a more detailed look into life on Grenada.

Episode 15: Easy Living in Cuenca, Ecuador’s Most Popular Retirement Haven

Episode 15: Easy Living in Cuenca, Ecuador’s Most Popular Retirement Haven

In this week’s podcast, host, Jim Santos speaks to expat Donna Stiteler. For many years, Donna served as International Living’s Ecuador Correspondent from the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Cuenca, a highland city built in a steep-sided valley deep in the Andes mountains, is an established expat location. In fact, many would claim that it’s the world’s premier expat city.

Episode 12: From California to Lisbon, Portugal – A Family’s Journey to a Better Life Overseas

Episode 12: From California to Lisbon, Portugal – A Family’s Journey to a Better Life Overseas

Sometimes, events make decisions easier. For Jen Wittman, the lockdowns, election cycle, and social upheaval she experienced in 2020 were enough to convince her that it was time to leave her home in California and search for greener pastures overseas.

Episode 7: Why I Chose Prague As My Digital Nomad Base

Episode 7: Why I Chose Prague As My Digital Nomad Base

An early adopter of the digital nomad lifestyle, Jeff began working remotely long before the COVID pandemic boosted working-from-home into the mainstream. And having that head-start gave him opportunities for travel and expat living—combined with a steady job—that the rest of the world is slowly beginning to become aware of.

Understanding Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunities and Dangers of the AI Revolution

Understanding Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunities and Dangers of the AI Revolution

In this edition, Jeff D. Opdyke interviews artificial intelligence expert Devansh on the dangers and opportunities of AI. On Nov. 30 last year, research company OpenAI released a demo version of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can generate a clear, cogent answer to almost any question it’s asked. Within five days, it had attracted over Read more...: Understanding Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunities and Dangers of the AI Revolution

Get High-Quality Foreign Stocks at Discount Prices

Get High-Quality Foreign Stocks at Discount Prices

In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, Jeff D. Opdyke sat down with international investing expert Kim Iskyan to discuss the current, rare opportunity to pick up high-quality foreign stocks at discount prices. In recent months, the Federal Reserve has been aggressively raising interest rates to try to tame inflation in America. Since the Read more...: Get High-Quality Foreign Stocks at Discount Prices

QWA September 2020 – Decoding the Crypto Market—How You Can Profit From the Currency Revolution

QWA September 2020 – Decoding the Crypto Market—How You Can Profit From the Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: You may have heard the term come up a lot in the past decade in relation to alternative investment types.  You might also have heard a wide range of opinions on its value as an investment. Some hail crypto as the future for all investors, a get-rich-quick scheme that can’t fail; others will caution Read more...: QWA September 2020 – Decoding the Crypto Market—How You Can Profit From the Currency Revolution

QWA March 2020: How to Make the Holy Grail of Retirement Income Work for You

QWA March 2020: How to Make the Holy Grail of Retirement Income Work for You

What do Babe Ruth, the Romans, and the Presbyterian Church have in common? All of them understood the benefits of one investment type that could provide you with a steady income stream all throughout your retirement.  In your latest Quarterly Wealth Advisory­—exclusive to International Living VIP members—investing and personal finance expert Jeff Opdyke gives you the full details. Read more...: QWA March 2020: How to Make the Holy Grail of Retirement Income Work for You

QWA October 2019: 7 Ways to Insulate Your Portfolio Against Negative Interest Rates

QWA October 2019: 7 Ways to Insulate Your Portfolio Against Negative Interest Rates

In this edition of the Quarterly Wealth Advisory, investing and personal finance expert Jeff Opdyke writes about negative interest rates…and what you can do to protect your nest egg from their impact. You may not be familiar with the term “negative interest rate,” but if you’re counting on your portfolio or savings to support you during Read more...: QWA October 2019: 7 Ways to Insulate Your Portfolio Against Negative Interest Rates

QWA May 2019: Buy and Hold: The Long-Term Winners in the Marijuana Market Today

QWA May 2019: Buy and Hold: The Long-Term Winners in the Marijuana Market Today

“Marijuana, once cannabis-non-gratis in the U.S. and much of the world, is now perfectly kosher in some form or another in 46 states and more than 30 countries,” writes Jeff Opdyke in your latest Quarterly Wealth Advisory. “Significant movement is afoot, as well, for the U.S. government to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level—a development Read more...: QWA May 2019: Buy and Hold: The Long-Term Winners in the Marijuana Market Today

QWA December 2018: Why the World’s Savviest Investors Are Using Gold as an Insurance Policy

QWA December 2018: Why the World’s Savviest Investors Are Using Gold as an Insurance Policy

Most of us pay annual insurance on our house, car, and health…but would you insure your lifestyle? “Lifestyle isn’t something you instinctively think to insure,” says financial writer and global investor Jeff Opdyke in your issue this month. Your lifestyle is a function of your job and the income you earn, or in retirement the Read more...: QWA December 2018: Why the World’s Savviest Investors Are Using Gold as an Insurance Policy

QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, financial writer and global investor Jeff Opdyke tells you why dividend stocks should be the largest portion of your stock-market portfolio, no matter your age…and why you need to look beyond the U.S. stock market to be a truly successful dividend investor. “It’s pretty clear that throughout Read more...: QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

QWA August 2018: The Top 10 Asset Protection Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them

QWA August 2018: The Top 10 Asset Protection Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them

For more than 30 years, Mark Nestmann has helped clients successfully protect their assets and financial privacy overseas. In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, Mark writes about the top 10 asset protection mistakes people make—and how to avoid them. “After helping thousands of clients, I’ve come to a startling conclusion: People keep making Read more...: QWA August 2018: The Top 10 Asset Protection Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them

QWA October 2017: The Bitcoin Phenomenon: The Age of Crypto-Currencies Has Arrived

QWA October 2017: The Bitcoin Phenomenon: The Age of Crypto-Currencies Has Arrived

In this Quarterly Wealth Advisory, Mark Nestmann introduces you to the concept of digital currencies—and bitcoin in particular. Bitcoin’s attraction is obvious. In an era where governments are imposing negative interest rates and other measures of “financial repression” against savers, bitcoin and other digital currencies offer a store of value that governments have no means Read more...: QWA October 2017: The Bitcoin Phenomenon: The Age of Crypto-Currencies Has Arrived

QWA June 2017: Protect Your Personal and Financial Freedom With a Second Passport

QWA June 2017: Protect Your Personal and Financial Freedom With a Second Passport

For more than 30 years now, Mark Nestmann has helped customers and clients successfully protect their assets and financial privacy overseas. In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, Mark writes about the many benefits of having a second passport, but they all boil down to one simple principle: freedom. A second passport is the Read more...: QWA June 2017: Protect Your Personal and Financial Freedom With a Second Passport

QWA March 2017: The Secret the Financial Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know: How to Invest for Lasting Wealth

QWA March 2017: The Secret the Financial Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know: How to Invest for Lasting Wealth

Mark Morgan Ford started his first business when he was 11 years old. In the decades since then, he's started hundreds more. He went from rags to riches the old-fashioned way: By working hard and then investing his income as carefully as he could. Mark didn’t get rich by making one brilliant investment decision. What he did was work harder and smarter and save most of the extra money he made. He then invested that money, very carefully, in dozens of different assets until he found an approach that worked for him. In your April 2017 edition of the Quarterly Wealth Advisory, Mark writes about how asset allocation is the best way to build wealth so you can ensure financial growth and security.

QWA February 2017: Three Markets Where You Can Make Killer Real Estate Profits in 2017

QWA February 2017: Three Markets Where You Can Make Killer Real Estate Profits in 2017

In your February 2017 edition of the Quarterly Wealth Advisory, international real estate investment scout and expert Ronan McMahon brings you his three top places to invest in property in 2017. Each is in a different country...Spain, Mexico, and Brazil...but each recommendation is a place where you could potentially double your money in five years by buying right. And, as Ronan explains, if you've been thinking of investing in real estate, 2017 is a good year to do it. The dollar, right now, is strong—meaning it stretches further in many overseas real estate markets. Ronan spends all his time scouting out real estate opportunities all over the world—and he's put all that experience and research into this special report.

QWA November 2016: 5 Ironclad Asset Protection Strategies

QWA November 2016: 5 Ironclad Asset Protection Strategies

Mark Nestmann has nearly 30 years of experience helping his clients to protect their assets from government and creditor intrusion. So, in this edition of the Quarterly Wealth Advisory, titled 5 Ironclad Asset Protection Strategies, Mark divulges the five most effective strategies to protect yourself and your assets by going offshore. His strategies aren't the latest or the flashiest strategies you’ll find out there. In fact, Mark has no interest in following the herd or introducing you to the latest buzzword strategies. He's seen, over the last three decades, how some of those strategies can hurt people rather than doing them good. Instead, he brings you time-tested strategies that have proven themselves effective over many years. Among them, he focuses on your residence options, including second passports, and how to insulate yourself against lawsuits or civil forfeiture. If you've been thinking of moving offshore—or just want to know some of the most effective ways to protect your assets—look no further. This report is exactly what you've been looking for.

QWA June 2016: Facts and Fallacies About Creating Wealth

QWA June 2016: Facts and Fallacies About Creating Wealth

Mark Morgan Ford is not very good at retirement. Already, he's tried to retire three times…and each time, he's "un-retired" a short time later. It's not because Mark hasn’t the funds to retire. In fact, Mark's a multi-millionaire…and was at the age of 39, when he decided to retire for the first time. What Mark is good at is creating wealth…and it's that passion—that urge to keep growing his net worth while still living a happy, balanced life—that has driven him out of retirement every time. In the latest edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, we asked Mark to give you his hard-won insight into creating wealth…and he's more than delivered.

QWA April 2016: How to Protect Your Wealth with Gold

QWA April 2016: How to Protect Your Wealth with Gold

Concerned about the U.S. dollar or government debt? In this report, expert Doug Casey explains why gold is the perfect asset to hold. He also dispels some of the common myths, misconceptions, and disinformation you’ve likely heard about gold. But this report is not just about the theory or the gold market. If you’re interested in owning gold, but you’re not sure how to practically go about doing it, Doug has that covered, too. He walks you through some of the practical matters you need to consider when deciding how to own or hold gold: including how to store it, how to transport it, and the different kinds of gold available to you.

QWA February 2016: Hot Real Estate Buys: The 3 Best Property Markets on My Beat Right Now

QWA February 2016: Hot Real Estate Buys: The 3 Best Property Markets on My Beat Right Now

Buying real estate and doing well on your investment is not just about finding a piece of property that looks like a bargain. To really do well in real estate, you have to know the ins and outs of the markets…to figure out the trends that will see your property rise in value…and to find out where you can buy at the best price to get ahead of those trends. You need to keep a close eye on the windows of opportunity. Situations occur that open up those windows. They create a buying moment. Act at that moment and you can buy property at undervalued pricing…then watch your investment rise in value. Wait too long and you’ll miss your moment. The window of opportunity will pass you by.

QWA December 2015: Digital Privacy: How to Protect Yourself and Your Personal Information Online

QWA December 2015: Digital Privacy: How to Protect Yourself and Your Personal Information Online

If someone could secretly monitor everything you’ve done on your personal computer (PC), what would they discover about you that you would prefer to keep private? You may think you have nothing to worry about. After all, who would want your personal information? But threats to your personal security and privacy may come from sources you least expect. Hackers, scammers, and con men would love to get their hands on your details—and with the right software and resources, they can.

QWA July 2015: Protect Yourself Against a “Wealth Tax:” How to Buy and Store Precious Metals Offshore

QWA July 2015: Protect Yourself Against a “Wealth Tax:” How to Buy and Store Precious Metals Offshore

History has shown, in times of recession, countries turn to their citizens to make up the shortfall they need to keep big government going. As such, a so-called “wealth tax” could be coming your way. Thankfully, you’re not powerless to stop it. You can protect your assets—legally, safely, and discreetly—by owning and storing precious metals offshore. Read more about this In your latest Quarterly Wealth Advisory, exclusive to you as a VIP member of International Living.

Quarterly Wealth Advisory

Quarterly Wealth Advisory

Every so often we run into amazing opportunities we just can't share with all of our readers. They are specific ways to save money on your travels... make smarter investments... slash your taxes... and keep your financial affairs private. In every issue, you'll not only get the inside scoop on valuable strategies you can use as an international investor... you'll also get firsthand reports on privacy or wealth protection... as they're uncovered by our editors.

The Latest Updates on Europe’s Golden Visas

The Latest Updates on Europe’s Golden Visas

As International Living's Chief of Global Diversification, Ted Baumann is our expert in global visa and residency matters. Today, he's bringing you a timely update on some of Europe's most desirable Golden Visa opportunities, delving into the reasons different countries offer these visas, highlighting their role in attracting foreign investment and bolstering local economies, and the various eligibility criteria you need to meet.

France vs. America: The Real Cultural Differences  with Harriet Welty Rocheford, author of <i>French Toast, French Fried</i>, and other books

France vs. America: The Real Cultural Differences with Harriet Welty Rocheford, author of French Toast, French Fried, and other books

IL Executive Editor Jen Stevens speaks with Harriet Welty Rochefort, an author, speaker, and former freelance journalist who has written a number of popular books about French culture and her life as an American in France.

Roundtable for Platinum Circle Members – Meet our New Contributors Shane Kenny and Sally Pederson

Roundtable for Platinum Circle Members – Meet our New Contributors Shane Kenny and Sally Pederson

Meet Shane Kenny, our Belize Correspondent, and Sally Pederson, our Spain Correspondent. They share their “how I got here” stories and talk about what’s on the horizon for their respective countries in 2023. And they answer attendee questions.

Roundtable for Platinum Circle Members: Meet Our Experts

Roundtable for Platinum Circle Members: Meet Our Experts

IL Executive Editor Jen Stevens introduces and chats with three new IL experts who have recently joined the International Living team: Meet Ted Baumann, our Global Diversification expert, Bekah Bottone, Costa Rica Correspondent, and Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent. They share their “how I got here” stories and talk about what’s on the horizon for their Read more...: Roundtable for Platinum Circle Members: Meet Our Experts