One of the most important questions to ask yourself when considering making a move to another country for retirement is whether you’d like to live in a highly touristed area or a place that’s removed from the tourist path. Living in a tourism area can mean big annoyances, but it also has its advantages.First, the … Read more
Stretches of the Dominican Republic’s sandy coast, including in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, for example, have been catering to tourists for a decade and longer, and it shows. These resort towns could be Cancun or any other resort town in any other country.That’s one face of the Dominican Republic. The Samana region is another. … Read more
Neckties and wine. Croatia may be better known for its long coast along the sparkling green Adriatic and its tumultuous, 1,000-year-long history, but, when I think of Croatia, I think of neckties and wine. This gorgeous, complicated country is the birthplace of both the necktie and the Zinfandel grape, two facts that reveal a lot … Read more
The Forbes reporter who interviewed me this week wanted me to give it to him straight. “Living or retiring overseas,” he began, “is an exciting idea on the surface… but there must be downsides. “What are the biggest concerns people have after making a move to another country, once the honeymoon is over?” he wanted … Read more
As we’ve been reporting lately… and as I can confirm from experience based on my own scouting adventures… in the Dominican Republic beachfront town of Las Terrenas, the sparkling Caribbean and the sands that fringe it are ever-present. As you’re coming and going around town throughout the day, you never have to look far to … Read more
Panama is a natural marvel. Few places on earth offer the wildlife-watching, close-to-nature experiences you find here. This country’s ecological riches are thanks to volcanic activity that took place more than 3 million years ago, when the Isthmus of Panama and Central America arose. This formed a land bridge between South and Central America that, … Read more
One of the biggest downsides to retiring overseas can be the distance it can put between you and your grandkids. If this is a concern, consider choosing your retire overseas destination accordingly. That is, pick a place to relocate in retirement that’d appeal to your grandkids, as well. Here are nine places to retire overseas … Read more
If you’re considering the idea of retiring to a new country, one of the most important questions you must address is whether you will live among the locals in a neighborhood or whether you would prefer to be in a gated community. Many people considering a move overseas have strong feelings about this.Much of the … Read more
Time to take stock, regroup, project, and predict… As we turn the corner from 2016 to 2017, we’ve been reviewing the world map to identify markets and destinations of particular interest, advantage, and appeal. Which locations will be dead center on our radar in 2017?Where best should you be thinking about investing your time and … Read more
Holiday travels in the States these past couple of weeks gave us a chance to reconnect with extended family, old friends, and former business partners who reminded us, in turn, where we’ve come from…“You and I couldn’t wait to escape Baltimore,” one longtime friend who knew me back in the day reflected when we met … Read more