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A couple years back, Cristina traded in the concrete jungle for the actual jungle when she moved from the U.S. to Belize’s Toledo District. Last year was her sixth, and was different for a very special reason: she built her first-ever home there…and she did it all for just $18,000.
Beverley and I heard that modern life in Morocco is very different from long-held stereotypes. Apparently, many adventurous expats have chosen to embrace life in a country with a remarkably diverse landscape—from dry deserts, lush cedar forests and cool mountains, to coastal towns and sunny beaches, all at an incredibly affordable cost of living.
On the shores of the magnificent Llanquihue Lake sits Puerto Varas, a charming, lively town in southern Chile. Settled by German immigrants in the late 19th century, the town is permeated by German architecture and a cultural mix of German and Chilean traditions.
Until 30 years ago, Albania was a communist country, relatively unknown to much of the world's population. However, the 1992 elections saw the end of communism, and when this incredibly beautiful country opened its doors to the world, we learned what a gem we'd been missing. From her beautiful coastlines to the Albanian Alps...
There’s great diversity in the types of beach living Ecuador offers depending on your lifestyle, preference of climate, and the type of “vibe” you’re after. Because not every beach town is the same, here are some expat favorites along the Pacific coast. We’ll start out at Salinas and travel up the coast until you reach the “aha” moment you’re looking for.
Like so many others, I grew up thinking of the U.S. as “the” land of opportunity. As if there were only one. After 16 years in Panama, I know better. Panama is clearly a land of opportunity, too. Turns out, it’s one of the best out there. And many expats…from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond…have found it’s easier to live and work in Panama...
I’ve never felt so comfortable living anywhere as I did in Vietnam. The people are welcoming and genuinely friendly, the mountains and beaches are breathtakingly beautiful, and the cities are alive and vibrant. It was my home for more than ten years—first in Nha Trang on the south-central coast, and then in Hanoi and Da Nang.
Half of Uruguay’s population lives in or near Montevideo. It’s a city with several shopping malls, more than 1,000 places to eat, and two impressive live-performance theaters. Montevideo is where you find the country’s top hospitals. And it's easy to get around by bus and taxi. For outdoor activities, expats enjoy the city’s many parks and plazas...
Greece is known for its stunning islands, and with six island groupings spanning three seas, you’re sure to find something that suits your taste. But with over 100 inhabited options, most of the attention goes to a few high-profile islands. You’ve heard of Santorini, Crete, and Corfu, but have you heard of Thirassia, Gavdos, and Othoni?
People around the world ring in the new year with time-honored traditions, celebrations with friends, and the hopes of a happier, healthier, and more prosperous year to come. Our contributors share their experiences of celebrating New Year's overseas.