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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to investing in Paraguay, many investors are attracted to the country’s real estate market. Like starting a business, real estate investment is wide open to foreigners, with almost no ...

Complete information on getting an Ecuador visa, residency and citizenship. An Ecuador visa will be issued on arrival for citizens of the United States, Canada, and much of Europe. This tourist visa ...

Paraguay does not have the strongest banking system in the region, but digging a little deeper, you’ll find that the Paraguayan financial system has a lot to offer expat investors. Paraguayan banks ...

The cost of living in Paraguay is extremely low, although rising fast. It’s a country where ethnic Europeans and the indigenous population live in harmony. It is the only South American country where ...

Asuncion, Paraguay’s capital city, also happens to be the country’s largest. Asuncion, Paraguay’s capital city, also happens to be the country’s largest. With a population nearing 2.4 million, the ...

When buying real estate in Ecuador, the first thing you should do is find a qualified attorney. If you don’t speak fluent Spanish you will need to make sure the attorney speaks English. The attorney ...