You need a list of destinations that might support the lifestyle you seek if you are considering retiring overseas. How do you choose your ideal retire-overseas haven from among the 200+ countries in the world? I’ve provided a short list of top options as we tackle 2017.These are the places that I believe make the … Read more
A friend of ours is making his first trip to Southeast Asia this year. He will be visiting Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. He’s lived in Mexico for several years, so he’s a seasoned expat, but he has never ventured beyond the Western Hemisphere. We want his trip to be successful in every way, so we … Read more
If you are new to this column I should tell you that each month I reflect back on the previous one, which in this case is February. My aim is to bring you lots of fun things and not too many serious ones.February here in Tuscany was much the same as the rest of Europe, … Read more
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
I don’t know about you, but I have a pretty busy schedule as an expat, and I’m sure you can relate. When I’m not working, I cherish my free time with family, my friends, and especially enjoying some “me” time. So what don’t I have time for? Volunteering. Whether it’s in the community, at a … Read more
Being an expat is a promising new start where you get to carve out your life and career abroad, in a brand new place with brand new experiences. How amazing! Did I mention it’s terrifying too? Maybe your “uh oh” moment came once you got on the plane or a few weeks after you relocated, … Read more
Mars, actually, but I do enjoy a good pun and En Marche! is the slogan of one of the contenders for the French Presidency. Digression: Despite rendering unto Le Fisc that which is due unto Le Fisc, John and I are not allowed to vote in this election. Whatever happened to ‘No taxation without representation’?For … 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