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John Rohan had been taking us to see houses for six months. I wouldn't say we'd become friends or even...

Real Estate Hunting With Mr. O'Shea "This one isn't old either," I whispered in Lief's ear so that Mr. O'Shea...

As the train pulled into Plunkett Station a week later, I sized up my situation. I was traveling alone with...

“Does it ever bother you that your life is over?” My daughter, Kaitlin, didn’t break stride as she looked over...

Here’s one of my favorite retire-overseas stories… "About a year ago, my wife and I made the leap," writes Terry...

Americans spend 33% of their income on housing. The average asking price for a new lease in the United States...

Carmelita Gardens Discovery Tours include visiting ruins, sampling local food, and learning about our sustainable community from town founder Phil...

The final landing place of Columbus and his crew on their grand discovery tour of the New World in 1492,...

Most of the world knows the Dominican Republic for its white-sand beaches…The appeal of a place like Las Terrenas, with...

One of the pleasures of being an expat in Mexico is getting to know other beautiful colonial cities in the country...

Often, people move abroad at the request of their employer. And, just as often, the opportunity to be placed overseas...

I’m seeing my Spanish tutor, Camila, later today. We sit opposite each other in the kitchen of my Mexican home...

When you consider the kinds of culture shock you might experience when you move overseas, it's usually related to food,...

Living and retiring overseas is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Nest eggs, incomes, and budgets vary by big margins. Not everyone...

White-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, warm turquoise water, year-round sunshine—you'll find them in abundance here in the Dominican Republic... and,...

We give a lot of virtual ink to Latin America… And for good reason. This region checks three of the...

As international travel is back in earnest, we're reminding ourselves of the places we most like to be... and making...

It’s almost July 1… the perfect opportunity to revisit the relationship between two special North American nations: one small, the...

If your heart is set on the Caribbean but you thought you couldn’t afford it, I have good news… The Dominican Republic has...

Carmelita Gardens is an off-grid community in Belize's Cayo District spread out over 98 acres. This quiet, naturally stunning area...

Most people think that purchasing real estate overseas is about having a second home to go to when you want...

I could barely contain my anticipation as I gazed out the window of our 15-seat turboprop airplane at the turquoise...

When considering where to relocate or retire on this big sphere called Earth, the many options may be intimidating. That’s...

The second-hand market is more popular than ever thanks to this generation's newfound love of thrift shopping and all things...

This August, we're hosting our first-ever Live And Invest In Latin America Virtual Conference to help you get acquainted with...

How does up-and-comer Medellín, Colombia, rate versus long-standing number-one retire-overseas choice Panama City? Here's how I'd lay this out... Panama...

Belize recently signed a deal that will not only reduce its external debt but also enhance its commitment to protect...

After a more than two-year hiatus on international travel, we're all looking forward to a summer of unforgettable trips. It's...

When people talk about Panama, the first things you probably hear about are favorable taxes, shopping opportunities, the Canal, amazing beaches and wildlife, the inexpensive cost of...

Important news from Ecuador...This country's residency program just got better. Under new regulations that took effect March 10, 2022, Ecuador's...

One of the biggest lessons of the past two-and-a-half years has been this: We all need to seize opportunities when...

Just back in Paris after two weeks traveling on the island of Cyprus with our family… including our 2-year-old granddaughter…...

Until the 1950s, Puerto Vallarta was a small fishing village along a spectacular bay on the Pacific, modestly popular among...

A year ago, asking if I wanted to join the Carmelita Gardens team as the architectural designer… What started as...

Panama has been called a halfway house for American expats... but I disagree. Mexico is a far easier transition for...

Why would anyone want to leave Canada? Part of the reason to leave the country of my birth and where...

Image Source: iStock/dragana991 Mexico’s proximity and familiarity with the United States has made this destination incredibly popular with expats and...

I've lived in Panama for about 15 years and I've invested more money here than anywhere else. From farmland and a...

Tierras Altas is poised to become the next Boquete. Situated in the highlands of western Panama, it features comparable scenery—misty...

I recently sat down with Donald Houser, a resident of Carmelita Gardens in Cayo, Belize, for the latest Overseas Living...

Tell your neighbor you’re considering Mexico as a place to spend time and—unless they’ve been there themselves—they’ll likely go on...

As you consider countries to live, retire, or invest in, you’ll hear the term “Third World” bantered about. Panama is sometimes...

We’ve been lately shining the spotlight on Mexico. The country qualifies in many ways as the best option for relaunching...

Speaking to some of our attendees in Portugal last month, many had questions about the cost of living in my...

One of the most valuable conveniences you could hope for when purchasing a home abroad can be the ability to...

Find Yourself In Mazatlán, And You Might Think You’re Somewhere In Southern California Mazatlán’s golden beaches, 13-mile (21km) boardwalk, vibrant...

Where could you retire overseas that is diverse… meaning lifestyle options from mountains and rain forests to Caribbean and Pacific...