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Cost of Living in South America – What $2,000 Buys You vs the US

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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12 Best Cool Weather Cities in Europe If You Hate Hot Climates

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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5 Best Travel Apps for Europe – Easier, Cheaper, and Tastier

Planning a trip to Europe? I lost a lot of money in my first week in Europe. And I am not alone – I saw people burn over US$1200 doing simple mistakes. Travelers who overspend on food, get lost in train schedules, fall for scams, or rack up huge roaming bills. I made all those

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10 Most Beautiful Cities to Live in Portugal

Stop believing the lie that you have to choose between a world-class city that drains your bank account, or an affordable city that looks like a post-war scenario What if I told you that you could have it all? Low cost of living allied with incredible beauty, charm, and wellness. Thanks to Portugal, a little

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Top 4 Countries I Would Live on $1000 a Month or Less - Best Places to Retire Cheap (2)

4 Countries To Live on $1000/Month | Best Places to Retire Cheap

Below are 4 countries to live on $1000 a month – places that can deliver what costs $3000-4000 in Western cities. Yes, you don’t have to choose between financial security and quality of life. I’m living proof – I’ve personally been in 56 countries over the past 12 years, and I’m currently living in one

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7 Best Cities to Retire in Peru Under US$1000 - (EXCEPT Lima) (2)

7 Best Cities to Retire in Peru Under US$1000 (Not Lima)

US$515. That’s the monthly cost of living in one of the best cities to retire in Peru. That is the full cost, with: That’s 76% less than Miami. 83% less than San Diego. In 7 years living here, Americans save enough to buy a second home — in cash. But… Could you live without Amazon

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3 Best Places to Beat the Heat Outside the US - Best Countries to Escape the Summer (1)

3 Best Places and Countries to Escape the Summer for Americans

I had the idea of researching the best places and countries to escape summer last year. My brother moved to Texas and warned me: Don’t visit us in July or August— the summer heat is brutal. And it’s not just Texas; parts of the US and Europe get way too hot, to the point people

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Which European Country is Just Like Your State in America? | US States vs Europe Comparison

European Countries & America | US States vs Europe Comparison

Imagine walking the streets of Barcelona and suddenly feeling like you’re back in San Diego. It’s not just your imagination – California and Spain score almost identically on the Human Development Index, and share Mediterranean climates, wine regions, low obesity… and yes, those notoriously high taxes. And California with Spain is just one of 15

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