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Four years ago, I had a total hip replacement at the Veteran’s Administration’s flagship facility in Orlando, FL. In December...

For me and Belize, it was love at first sight. From the first morning I arrived in Belize City, some...

Thinking about moving to Greece? Many Americans are considering relocating to this historic and beautiful country—thanks at least in part...

My high-powered, six-speed Opel was stranded... stopped partway through a turn onto a narrow, cobblestoned street, much to the annoyance...

I’ve been a fan of Europe for a long time. My husband and I met in Ireland, and later moved...

Belize is many things… many of them diminutive. It’s a tiny country with a small population. Density is low… and...

When most people think about investing in property overseas, they think about buying a little beach condo somewhere… a piece...

My husband Lief Simon’s first investment in property overseas was on the coast of Spain. In 2000, Lief purchased a...

When you're planning a move to a new country, it helps to surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people. Your fellow...

Spain is my favorite country in Europe, and it has a lot to offer investors and expats. But for years,...

In this article, we take a look at some of the best places to buy real estate in Mexico. Some...

Is there any mode of transport so pleasant… so relaxing… so civilized… as train travel? In Europe, at least, I’d...

Tucked between two much more visited regions on Spain’s southeastern costas lies the Costa Calida, home to the region of...

Considering a move to Spain? Here’s my list of things you need to know before taking the plunge on this...

Portugal is hot. It’s being sought out like never before, especially by Americans, for its lifestyle appeal and relatively affordable...

Spain should be near the top of your list for a retirement or second home destination. The lifestyle is fantastic…...

I have traveled to Pereira, known as Colombia’s second “City of Eternal Spring,” many times over the past several years…...

The expat community has expanded quickly in Medellín, Colombia, since Virginia couple David and Carole Wallis first arrived. Over the...

The first time I ever recommended Americans think about retiring overseas was back in 1985. When I began making these...

If anyone had told me eight years ago that today I would be living in Colombia, I would have laughed. Back...

Europe is a continent of myths and legends. Whether it’s the “banshee,” the wailing old woman of Irish folklore who...

My latest scouting trip for Global Property Advisor took me to Medellín, Colombia, and I couldn’t have been more pleased...

We started the afternoon with a chef’s selection of three pâtés accompanied by a bottle of Chardonnay… Beyond the front...

Lief and I are counting down the days until our chance to return to Medellín, Colombia, next month.It’s been far...

I continue to be surprised by the reactions I get when I tell people I have a home and spend...

As the saying goes, "Time flies when you’re having fun..." I couldn’t agree more. It’s hard to believe… but it’s...

I've been spending time and investing money in Colombia and reporting on those adventures for more than 10 years. Still,...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

Along Spain’s southwestern coast lies the Costa de la Luz, or the Coast of Light. From northwest to southeast, it...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

Not any one place in the world is completely safe, but these are our picks for the places where you...

“I didn’t want an expat hell hole…” Eugene chuckled, “Blunt, but you know what I mean, right? I didn’t want...

Spain could be your Old World dream come true… especially if budget is a concern. You could live or retire...

It's hard to imagine living the good life anywhere in Europe without preparing yourself for some sticker shock... But here...

A few weeks back from a whirlwind scouting trip in Spain, and I’m still keeping the culture alive here at...

“I didn’t want an expat hell hole…” Eugene chuckled, “Blunt, but you know what I mean, right? I didn’t want...

Panama has been on Live And Invest Overseas’ radar for more than 20 years, and its investment fundamentals continue to...

The new "life insurance" is getting residency in another country. The effects of the pandemic are still casting a shadow...

It’s Europe… but tropical. That was my first impression when I touched down in Madeira, Portugal, in April for one...

I recently moved to Ambergris Caye, Belize, from Portland, Oregon… While preparing for the move, the topic of how most...

Whether you are visiting Italy for a romantic getaway, or relocating to Italy to experience Mediterranean life, you are bound...

Looking for an affordable place to retire by the beach? Here you go... our top five picks: #1: Chitré, Panama...

My friend, José Bern—one of the top real estate developers in Panama—was once asked by ABC News, “Is Panama City...

The mountain town of Boquete in Panama’s Chiriquí Province is home to one of the world’s biggest communities of expat...

Why should anyone want to live in Europe? Here are the top 11 reasons I can think of… 1. Café...

Retiring to an overseas haven has become a reality for many in the current day, including Peg, a retired teacher,...

Last year, I vacationed in Barcelona for the first time in about 15 years… and far from disappointing after the...

Why is Panama our favorite country in Latin America...? Honestly, there's too many reasons to count, but here's 10 to...

Going Solo In Belize Belize has made concerted efforts to grow in sustainable ways. It's one of the reasons that...