Kathleen Peddicord

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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