The ultimate rankings of the best countries and cities to visit or live in. Our lists evaluate factors like quality of life and living costs to guide your next big move.
What if I told you that the budget stressing you out every month in the US could make you wealthy in South America? $2,000. Same number, completely different life. In California, that budget puts you in a one-bedroom plus constant apprehension. In England, it means cutting corners, delaying travel, and worrying about bills. However, in […]
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Imagine escaping scorching 40°C summers and bone-chilling -10°C winters, while renting a central apartment for under €450, and enjoying good healthcare – all for a fraction of the costs. The problem? These splendid, but underrated cities get overlooked—and yeah, that’s partly my fault. In my last ranking of the best cities in Europe, one criticism
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What if I told you there are two South American countries where you can retire with a quality of life on par with Europe, but for a fraction of the cost, and with zero taxes on your Social Security pensions? But be warned: this is a continent that changes really fast. I am South American,
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Big European cities look like a dream—but for many expats, they become a nightmare of high rents and crowded streets, and in some cases, increasing crime. Famous names like Paris and Barcelona became almost unaffordable and riddled with challenges you might not expect. Those cities can even turn into financial traps – but it doesn’t
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Imagine living longer, healthier, for much less? Most European countries have a lower cost of living than Tennessee, and for such low prices, you get really good quality of life And a much higher life expectancy! So you pack your bags, land in your dream country in the old continent… But here’s the twist: you
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The following paragraphs present the complete 2025 guide to the best places to live and retire in South America. (Compiled by a South American, which is me, and a team of collaborators from South America too). To open more details about each country and city, just click on the articles and videos linked in each
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Choosing the wrong country in Southern Europe could cost you 70% more for the exact same lifestyle. That’s not an exaggeration – that’s the real difference between the winner and the loser on this list: Spain versus France versus Italy versus Greece versus Cyprus. After helping hundreds of expats through their European relocations, I kept
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The European permanent residency game has completely changed, and most people are playing by outdated rules. Countries that were once welcoming have introduced strict new language and culture tests, while others have quietly become much more accessible. I’ve helped hundreds of experts move to Europe and with my team, we took weeks researching all 27
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Stop. Before you reject Brazil as too dangerous for retirement, I have something to tell you. Five cities – safer than where you live now and with less crime than an American suburb. With healthcare that rivals European standardsand your entire monthly budget stays under US$1000 Today I will completely shatter every stereotype about Brazil
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If you’re reading this article, you’re probably wondering which European country might give you citizenship based on your family history. Well, after years helping hundreds of expats move to Europe, I have good news and bad news. There are 27 countries in the European Union, but only 3 of them have what I call ‘open
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