Lifestyle

After more than 14 months away, Lief and I have returned to Los Islotes. We arrived at Tocumen International late...

The following questions, which we receive every day, are often preceded by, "I feel a little foolish asking, but I'm...

As I celebrated my daughter’s first holiday season, the idea of legacy was strong in my mind. As all new...

I hear lots of parents and grandparents bemoaning the fact that kids’ lives are so regimented these days… how they...

Eventually, COVID-19 will be contained, and global markets and economies will recover. But the experience of having lived through this...

Since Survivor and Temptation Island put it on America’s radar, sleepy little Belize has been attracting attention for its white-sand...

Vicki and I spent last Christmas in small-town Taiping, Malaysia. I was Santa Claus. We've stayed many times in Taiping,...

You’re probably familiar with typical rural farms and what they produce. You may even have a green thumb yourself and...

For my family and me, one of the greatest things about living an expat life has been the combining of...

As we’ve highlighted over the past week, Panama is one of the best places in our world to think about...

“Wow... this is a new Panama City. I do not recognize this Panama City... “I was last here,” my friend...

We recently wrote an article about our best overseas havens, and with the holidays quickly catching up to us, we...

When moving abroad, we usually recommend to not bring things like furniture, appliances, or any other household goods that would...

Starting on New Year’s, Panama has different ways of celebrating the public holidays. Some holidays are celebrated with parades and...

You hear them before you see them. Coming through the Square Samuel Rousseau, winding past the chestnut trees and rose...

Moving a pet across international borders can be a daunting process, but not an impossible one. There are only a...

Other than “How can I move my pet overseas?”, “How can I find a vet once I’ve made the move...

Poor infrastructure in Central America has left the Caribbean coast largely untouched. In Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras pretty...

As I lay in my hammock watching the sunset paint the sky behind the green hills that surround the fishing...

Located in the picturesque blue waters of the Mediterranean, the beautiful island of Cyprus has been a top spot for...

If you want to spend time in Belize… certainly if you’re thinking about moving to Belize, you’ve got to shift...

If you’d been thinking about taking your job on the road and embracing the digital-nomad lifestyle sometime in the future,...

Safety is one of the top decisive factors when choosing where to travel and/or relocate, and rightly so. We all...

Ireland offers the best of traditional country living. This Emerald Isle is steeped in history, heritage, legend, and lore. It's...

One of the most frequently asked questions by travelers is if their current health insurance will keep them safe and...

Italy offers much as an overseas retirement destination, topping the charts for overall quality of life. It's a land of...

Portugal has a low cost of living, easy residency, and a 10-year tax incentive for new residents. It also has...

Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital, after Athens. This is a global city because of its important role in the...

As you ski lazily down a gentle slope, a ray of sunshine hits your face, and you look down to...

Where can one pursue the self-sufficient life? Carmelita Gardens is a planned community with self-sufficiency at the core of the planning....

Which Overseas Health Insurance Option Is Best For You? Choosing a strategy for health insurance is one of the most...

For overseas travelers’ insurance from back home may cover them while they are traveling overseas, however these options are limited...

We recently discussed the five best destinations for medical tourism. We also gave a definition on what medical tourism is…...

Spain has long been a popular destination for casual visitors and retirees alike. A convivial culture, generally agreeable climate, reasonable...

White-sand beaches... warm water... year-round sunshine... and one of the healthiest diets in the world... For sun and sand lovers,...

When planning a move overseas, most people are concerned with how much money they will need to achieve their retirement...

As you write to remind us regularly, not everyone is cut out for life in the developing world or the...

If you want to understand how the French think and what is on their minds... start here: This map is...

After living in Spain, close to Barcelona, for seven years, we (my husband, two children, and I) decided it was...

I’m a big fan of the tiny home. Many times, I find myself dreaming of less clutter...better economy... a simpler...

The benefits of spending time in water are well documented, as are the ways that simply living near water is...

Many who visit Panama come away praising the country for its thriving economy, in which everybody benefits and products are...

After months of lockdown-induced restlessness and pandemic-related stress, it's only natural that many of us are dreaming about getting back...

Access to reliable internet is one of the major decisive factors when looking at countries to relocate to. Whether you’re...

"Does it ever bother you that your life is over?" Kaitlin, my daughter, walking ahead of us, turned off-handedly, looking...

We recently wrote an article to answer the question, what is an expat? The short answer is that an expat...

The atmosphere of Colombia and its people, the cheerfulness in the streets, maintains a certain air of serenity and peace....

According to the latest statistics of the Social Security Administration, the average Social Security check for a retired worker is...

One skill that is extremely beneficial for living, traveling and investing overseas is the ability to speak multiple languages. Being...

There are many considerations to make when planning a move overseas, one of the most important factors to think about...