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North Americans are Discovering Whole New Worlds in Ultra-Affordable Eastern Europe. These days, ‘retiring abroad’ is no longer simply about (a) picking a country, (b) buying a property, and (c) shifting your family and belongings overseas. With the current surge in foreign housesitting opportunities, online freelancing work...
Albania. Research this little country just north of Greece and you’ll see photo after photo of world-class beaches, imposing Ottoman architecture, smiling old men, and herds of shaggy goats. I was sold on it immediately (and not just because of the goats). It’s a small country—about the size of Massachusetts...
Brighton, often called “Little London,” is the biggest and possibly the oldest beach resort town in England. With the advent of the railway in Victorian times, it became popular as a day trip to the sea. Just 50 miles south of London, it has kept its unique style and still attracts millions of tourists every year...
I’m staying on Ko Yao Noi (Small Long Island) in picturesque Phang Nga Bay in the Andaman Sea, between the popular tourist destinations of Phuket island and Krabi on the mainland. Ko Yao Noi and its adjacent sister Ko Yao Yai (Big Long Island) retain their charm and traditional way of life...
Moving abroad involves lots of logistical planning, and financial considerations should always feature near the top of the list, including the requirement that U.S. citizens must still file U.S. taxes after their move overseas. The U.S. has a citizenship-based taxation system. It’s the only developed nation that...
On this occasion, my destination was the mountainous spine of Ecuador, also known as the Avenue of the Volcanoes. It’s a route that follows the high Andes south from the capital city, Quito, down to the subtropical valleys of Vilcabamba at the bottom of the country...
The archipelago of Indonesia is comprised of over 17,000 islands, many are uninhabited, and while Bali receives most of the attention, all of them are stunning in their own right. White- sand beaches, even pink-sand beaches in some cases and palm trees make a great backdrop for an early morning sunrise or lazy sunset drinks...
Donna Stiteler shares five reasons why you should move to Cuenca, as well as some reasons it may not be the perfect place for you. I live like a queen. I live off my social security, on $1,800 a month. That budget includes having a maid and gardener and going out to lunch or dinner once a week...
Zagreb is often looked over in favor of Croatia’s more glamorous locations on the coast like Dubrovnik and Split, but don’t count the capital out just yet—there’s a lot to see and do in the city. Whether your international flight is landing in Zagreb or you’re just passing through, spend a day or two in the city...
Ubud is a small beautiful town located in the very heart of the famous Bali island. Less touristy than famous beach towns, it offers a unique combination of local traditions and western service. Retiring in Ubud is a perfect choice if you are interested in nature, arts, and local traditions. Here is why.