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They needed a change and a new adventure. After attending an International Living event in Mexico City in 2018, the small beach town of Huatulco, on Mexico’s far southern Pacific coast, caught their eye. The warm weather, the 330 days of sunshine, the seaside location, the active expat community, the great restaurant scene…it seemed perfect.
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.
So, you’ve fallen in love with Portugal and are ready to take the plunge into expat life. This can be a life-changing and rewarding experience if you prepare adequately and approach it with an open mind. Portugal contributor Terry Coles shares five key mistakes to avoid when moving to Portugal.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is simply majestic—Brooding, dramatic mountains sweep down to give way to scenic parades of rolling hills and tranquil meandering rivers. Accompanying this kaleidoscope of natural beauty, this small nation boasts a rich culture and history.
Determined not to fall in love with the first place they saw, Stephanie and Chris swore to exhaust all options before making a decision. Then they saw that house in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
I’ve lived in Mexico for nearly six years now and love Día de la Independencia de México, Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s like a street fair crossed with a carnival where families come to celebrate, eat amazing street foods, and revel in the patriotic atmosphere.
Portugal’s loss is Greece’s gain. Greece continues to offer a renewable 5-year golden visa for approved real estate investments of as little as €250,000. And it is proving increasingly popular.
Rose rents a one-bedroom casita for $200 a month, on the grounds of a larger home owned by a Canadian couple who plan to retire there eventually. "We came to an arrangement—I organize any maintenance work that needs to be done on the big house, and keep the place in order, and in return I get to use the pool, garden, and get a better deal on rent.
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.
It's now mid-September—and the program is still open for new applications. For that, we can thank Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who vetoed the bill on 25 August, sending it back to parliament.