4 Myths About Retiring Abroad

Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading

4 Myths About Retiring Abroad

Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading

Nuts and Bolts of Preparing to Retire Abroad

Over the years, we’ve done a lot of moving. We moved ourselves from Nebraska to Ecuador in 2001, and since then, we’ve lived and worked in seven communities in four countries. Along the way, we’ve learned a few things about the basics of preparing for … Continue reading

An American Expat Reflects on Coming Home

Oregon law says I was supposed to get a new driver’s license within 30 days of moving to the state. But I’ve been back to my hometown for a year after nearly three years living and traveling in Asia and the Middle East in my late 40s, in search of adve… Continue reading

Is Retiring Abroad Right for You?

It’s no secret that many boomers are struggling to save for retirement. The standard advice from  financial experts is to keep working as long as possible and drastically cut back on your lifestyle. We think there’s an overlooked solution worth conside… Continue reading

Retired Expats in Ecuador: What Life’s Really Like for Them

Ecuador regularly shows up on those “Best Places to Retire Abroad” lists. International Living named Ecuador its No. 4 country for the past two years and Live and Invest Overseas ranked Cuenca, Ecuador No. 7 on its 2019 list. And when I recently met wi… Continue reading

How I Started a Healthy Living Expat Community in Ecuador

When  I think about why I decided to build a boutique residential community with a fully curated communal farm on the coast of Ecuador, the answer is simple: I love food. I have always believed in the power of food to bring people and family together, … Continue reading