Can I live in Costa Rica on a budget? We hear this question regularly from future expats deciding on where to move abroad. One of the gems of Latin America, Costa Rica’s cost of living weighs heavily on people’s minds. Americans have been moving to Costa Rica for years, after
by Jen Barnett We’d like you to meet our newest tool for your moving abroad journey—the Expat Healthcare Planner. Sponsored by Cigna, the tools gives you checklists and planning info for taking care of your health and medical needs when you move to Mexico, Panama, Portugal, or Spain, with new
The Spanish-speaking countries in North, Central, & South America are top-notch destinations for American emigrants. They offer stunning weather, lovely people, lower costs of living, and phenomenal culture and cuisine, all in compatible time zones. If you can speak Spanish, you’ll be able to communicate with more than 500 million
For many Americans looking to retire abroad, living well on a fixed income ranks among their highest priorities. You’ve paid into social security through your working years and want to relax. Maybe you have a pension or a 401(k), too, and intend to stretch that retirement income as far as
International Living, the largest website for Americans moving abroad, has released its 33rd annual report of the world’s best places to retire. The report assesses safety, value, and quality of life to deliver a top 10 list of countries where a senior couple can live a comfortable life on as
Homeschooling has steadily grown in popularity since the ’70s, when John Holt advocated for the practice across the U.S. The usual growth rates of 2%-8% per year surged higher still during the pandemic. Today, 11.1% of American children are homeschooled. In other countries, however, homeschooling is restricted, managed by public
Blue Zones are areas of the world where people reportedly live much longer than average. Although the evidence is anecdotal, there are enough examples of centenarians in those locations that scientists continue to research the regions. The original Blue Zone was Nuoro Province on the island of Sardinia in Italy.
If you’re retired, single, and ready to mingle abroad—look no further. Expat life isn’t exclusively for globetrotting couples. There are plenty of cities willing to welcome you and offer you an exciting new life for your golden years. International Living has announced their top destinations for solo expats, with info
More and more individuals are choosing to uproot their lives in search of a better city that fits their lifestyle, financial means, and overall quality of life. However, as populations inflate and the housing supply struggles to keep up with demand, searching for a promising city becomes increasingly difficult. The
Recreational drug use can be a morally gray area for many. Some people say the right to bodily autonomy is absolute, even to the extent that that right leads to self-harm. Others insist on a heavy-handed reinforcement of drug laws that have shown poor outcomes at best and victimized communities
Every country has a system in place for penalizing drug offenses, but were you aware that some countries practice execution as a punishment for drug-related crimes? Below is a list compiled by the American Addiction Center of countries that enforce shockingly severe penalties for those involved in illegal drugs. 1.
The 2020 pandemic drove many Americans towards working remotely, becoming digital nomads untethered to a desk. Some even took the opportunity to get even further away from life in a cubicle, finding new adventure in the wider world. After all, why live out your workday in an office with your
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won’t bankrupt them. Retirees want
The Expatsi Test is an assessment tool for Americans who want to leave the United States. It asks the regions they’d like to move to, their budget, the kind of visa they might apply for (like retirement, digital nomad, or skilled worker) and their preferences for things like safety, healthcare,
In the U.S., the end-of-life system is designed to bankrupt you and your family while providing dismal care. If someone is living on a limited income but would like to live in a country that provides affordable senior care with dignity, where can they go? Duke University created a study
For a majority of Americans, reaching retirement age means an opportunity to break away from their old life. Empty nesters might seek a permanent vacation after decades spent raising children. Single seniors are looking for a fresh start in a laid-back locale. For those retirees and more, we’ve gathered the
More Americans are looking to retire abroad in this decade than any one before it. Their reasons for leaving America vary widely: adventure, less political division, better healthcare, lower cost of living, sunny beaches, slower pace, etc. Best of all, they’re finding all of these features and more on their
The median amount that Gen Xers have saved for retirement is $40,000, with as few as seven years left before reaching the retirement age of 65. The good news is that with a little hard work, you can still find a comfortable retirement abroad. In these countries, you can fully
“Who moved to a new country and found it a near perfect match and is much happier? I’m not saying everything needs to be 100% perfect but just stories where you feel you made the right decision and your life has upgraded.” Someone recently asked this question on the internet,
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Can one fee really cover all my healthcare needs? by Brett Andrews About Costa Rica Healthcare The Costa Rica healthcare system is one of the best in Latin America. Thanks to the high quality and low costs, the country has even become
