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Could You Live Comfortably in Costa Rica: Here’s What It Really Costs

June 17, 2025June 15, 2025

Costa Rica is a dream expat destination for many—and for good reason. With tropical beaches, misty mountains, and a relaxed pace of life, it manages … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Costa Rica
living on a mexican beach

Could You Live Comfortably in Mexico? Here’s What It Really Costs

June 23, 2025June 11, 2025

Mexico is often the first place American retirees and digital nomads consider when they want to live abroad on a budget—and with good reason. It’s … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Mexico

🇪🇸 What It’s Like Living in Spain (After Years of Actually Doing It)

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

What’s it really like to live in Spain—not just visit on vacation? I moved to Barcelona in 2018 after 10 years of full-time travel through … Read more

Categories Pros and Cons, Spain
Palafrugell a town on Spain's Costa Brava

Can You Afford to Live in Spain? A Real Look at Monthly Costs

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

I moved to Spain in 2018 as a single woman in my 30s with a remote job and no EU passport. Six years later, I’ve … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Spain
Street trolley in Lisbon, Portugal

What It’s Really Like to Afford Life in Portugal

June 15, 2025June 11, 2025

After years of slow travel and living across Europe, I kept hearing expats rave about Portugal—its slower pace, mild winters, surf towns, and affordable lifestyle. … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Portugal
costa rica arenal living

🇨🇷 Living in Costa Rica: The Pros & Cons of Moving Here

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Costa Rica has earned its spot as a dream destination for expats, retirees, and slow travelers looking to downshift into a simpler, more nature-connected life. … Read more

Categories Costa Rica, Pros and Cons
relfections on a river while living in florida

🇺🇸 What It’s Like Living in Florida (From a Native Who Left—and Still Comes Back)

June 24, 2025June 11, 2025

I grew up in St. Petersburg, on Florida’s Gulf Coast. We couldn’t quite see rocket launches from our backyard, but we’d pile into the car … Read more

Categories Florida, Pros and Cons
the history in Porto is a major pro of living in Portugal

🇵🇹 Should You Move to Portugal? The Pros & Cons of Expat Life

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Portugal blends old-world charm with modern ease, drawing expats with its affordability, safety, and relaxed lifestyle. Many of the same reasons people move to Portugal—warm … Read more

Categories Portugal, Pros and Cons

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