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I think it depends on what country in which you are living if medical evacuation insurance is necessary. Some countries, like Colombia or France, have excellent medical facilities which are on par with North American quality and advances. In my opinion for most countries...
Movie producers and directors pick exotic locations with extraordinary scenery for their movies. Everyone has seen these lush jungles, deserted beaches, breathtaking mountains, quaint villages, and bustling cities on the big screen. Even as CGI and green screens become more widespread...
In many of the world’s best retirement havens, embracing a healthier lifestyle just comes naturally. And it’s easy to see why. With warm weather year-round, it’s easy to get out and about whenever you feel like it. Abundant fresh air fills your lungs with each breath. With everything you need within walking distance, many expats can get by just fine without a car. And those extra yards you walk each day add up to a shrinking waistline over time. Lower costs make it much easier to eat healthily, too.
Situated on Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast, San Juan del Sur is a funky beach town—with around 1,500 expats from all over the world. Stroll through town, and you’ll see colorful buildings of all different sizes flanking the ocean. They house surf shops, bakeries, beach clothing stores, hotels and hostels, from basic to top-dollar. Buy hand-made jewelry from artists from every continent. Take a swim in the beautiful bay; watch the multi-colored sunset.
Is Ecuador safe? This is a question we get a lot from International Living readers. We've asked our Ecuador correspondents Donna Stiteler (Cuenca) and Jim Santos (Salinas) to answer some of our readers' questions regarding safety in Ecuador. Here's what they said...
As the saying goes “Life gets better with age”, but some also swear that age gets better with wine. Living in a wine region can seem like a dream for many wine lovers, but it can easily become a reality in these five overseas retirement destinations....
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An overseas retirement offers so many benefits…an escape from bitterly cold winters, affordable healthcare, a wider range of real estate options, and a more comfortable, less stressful lifestyle.In the right locations around the world, what would be an unremarkable budget in the U.S. or Canada...
On a sunny day, Ireland is the most beautiful country in the world. Bog flowers bloom, lush meadows invite you to hop their lichen-covered stone walls, and the seas of Europe’s Celtic fringe take on the character of the Greek Aegean: shimmering turquoise, blue, and aquamarine...
Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent Hi! Costa Rica might be a good fit for you. First, there is excellent medical care here at a low cost. There is a public, government-run healthcare system that is available to citizens and foreign legal residents for a low monthly fee. And there are also private doctors, Read more...: “Looking for a country with good medical care and high speed internet/phone service?”