Why would anyone want to leave Canada? Part of the reason to leave the country of my birth and where I’m living today is to explore something different, something unique. To have an experience in life ...

Mexico’s standard FM‑T tourist visa is free and valid for up to six months, though extensions require special permission. Many expats opt for permanent residency—perfect for retirees who don’t plan to ...

The benefits of living abroad include lower taxes, affordable luxury, and the chance to reinvent your lifestyle ...

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century and was originally named San Francisco de Quito. It’s a city that sits at about 2,800 meters above sea level. Located on the slopes of an ...

Resident global real estate investing expert Lief Simon—also, coincidentally, my husband—and I have been shopping the globe for real estate together for more than two decades now. As with everything ...

I was welcomed to the mayor’s office last week for a behind-the-curtain look at where this young maverick is leading his city. “We all keep sneakers at our desks,” his Director Of Tourism told me, “so ...

Mexico can offer exceptional value—whether you want a low-cost lifestyle or a higher-end standard of living for less than back home. Costs vary widely by location, but housing, healthcare, and ...

Living between Paris and Panama brings romance, business freedom, and extraordinary privacy from Paris to Los ...

In the four years following my divorce, my role at publishing house Agora continued to expand. Now I was a partner in the International Living business, rather than editor, and also managing the ...

In 2002, Lief and I bought three apartments in Buenos Aires, all requiring complete renovation before they could be put up ...

With both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, marine life is just as rich. Dolphins, rays, and countless other species can be spotted year-round, while whales make a seasonal appearance along Panama’s ...