Living abroad

Is Medellin a fantastic place to live for expats, with perfect weather, great neighborhoods, and an attractive cost of living? Because that’s probably what you’ve heard 100 times about Colombia’s second-largest city. After my first visit there, staying a tad more than a week, I’m going to say the Medellin life is probably not for …

If you can work from anywhere, why not work from Europe? The infrastructure is good, there’s a wealth of culture, the internet is fast, and you’ll be in beautiful surroundings. These days, it’s not even that expensive. There are rules to navigate though, of course, so here’s a primer on how to live in Europe …

What is my life in Guanajuato like? How much do we spend on a regular basis? I get asked a lot, so every few years I do a post with actual cost of living prices and try to give some insight into what it’s like to make this hilly city a home.  I moved back …

There are many English-speaking countries in the world where the cost of living is relatively low. In some cases you may be able to live A Better Life for Half the Price even. This makes them great places to live for people who want to cut their expenses by moving abroad but are scared by …

What are the best places to live in Mexico for retirees? I see some form of this question every week on Facebook boards and even in my e-mails, but it’s tougher to answer than it is for smaller countries with less geographic variety. Mexico has some clear geographic and economic advantages that make it the …