IL Magazine + 101 Travel Secrets FREE!
Subscribe now for Instant Access about subscribing to International Living Magazine
Spain is the safest place I have ever lived. In fact, before visiting Spain, I had no idea that such a carefree life was even possible. The combination of Spain’s social safety net and strict gun laws creates a welcoming cocoon of safety. The 2020 Global Peace Index, which considers crime, as well as war and terrorism, named Spain...
Nicaragua happens to be one of the most underrated and misunderstood countries on the planet. Its physical beauty rivals that of any other. For a country that is no bigger than New York State, it is blessed with 910 km (566 miles) of stunning coastline. You can enjoy the calm, clear turquoise water where snorkeling is...
In the summer Barranco reminds me of Hawaii, with pleasant humid days, flowers everywhere, and a breeze coming up in the late afternoon to cool things off. In the winter, it reminds me of the cool, foggy days with flashes of sunshine that I grew up with and loved in San Francisco. I love the combination of the two kinds of weather...
In the summer of 2018, I was given the chance to write, as a contract freelancer, from anywhere in Europe I wanted to call home. And, so, I set about a task that increasing numbers of Americans are undertaking these days: looking for a country that would accept me not just as a long-term resident, but as a legal remote worker...
Americans—perhaps you among them—are increasingly asking the question: “How do I protect myself and my family in this current environment?” I’m not talking about hand-washing or social distancing at a local restaurant. I’m talking about “structural” ways to begin building a moat of sorts around yourself and your family...
Eventually, planes will fly again—making all sorts of beautiful corners of the world accessible once more. Among them will be these 21 great-value beaches. They’re all spots where it’s possible to live with the sand and surf steps from the front door—and that luxury won’t cost a fortune.
Have you considered retiring in Uruguay? It’s a mostly rural country with vast ranches, beautiful beaches, and a warm culture. And even though it's a small country, Uruguay offers a range of attractive cities and towns expats find attractive. Here are some of the best places to live in Uruguay, divided into three categories:
The Caribbean’s Bay Islands can aptly be described as bijou: Compact and quaint, they cut an elegant form of tropical island. Few outside of the diving community have heard of them. Which is a crying shame considering how much more than just underwater adventures they have to offer...
Americans don’t have to give up their citizenship to live overseas. But some do. Should you? Legally, the term is “expatriate.” The problem for Americans living in another country is that they must continue paying tax on their worldwide income. Merely departing the United States isn’t enough to end worldwide taxation...
Europe has so much to offer a potential expat…great food, a diverse choice of cultures, the stunning countryside where life is quiet and relaxed and the buzz of the rat race seems a million miles away, awe-inspiring mountains for skiing, and soft, sandy beaches for wiling away summer days…