February 2010

Written by International Living on March 5th, 2010
Summary:

A move overseas doesn’t have to be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve devoted the current issue of International Living magazine to your smooth and comfortable transition abroad.

The World’s Easiest Places to Retire

Read the original article published by International Living here.

An overseas adventure. The romance is built-in. The idea that you could escape your world and embrace a new one—a life filled with the things you love, enjoyed in a place you choose. What freedom…

Yet, as we know from the e-mails readers send, the “what ifs” can be paralyzing. What if I’m single? What if I can’t speak Spanish? What if I don’t meet other people with my interests? Spend too much time fretting, and you’ll never head for better shores.

A move overseas doesn’t have to be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve devoted the current issue of International Living magazine to your smooth and comfortable transition abroad.

When you choose a place that’s welcoming…arrive with the right contacts…and foster friends and connections…you’ll discover the romantic promise of a better life overseas isn’t just a fantasy. In this issue, we show you how to make it real.

On page 20 you’ll find our picks for the world’s easiest places to retire. Sixteen destinations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America where you can fit right in—and we show you how.

Throughout the issue you’ll find firsthand stories from expats who are already enjoying life overseas. On page 10 (a single woman), page 14 (a single gentleman), and page 28 (a business-minded couple), they talk about why their new homes are a good fit. On page 15, Jessica Ramesch steps you through the best ways to make connections on the ground. And on page 38, Lee Harrison shares seven ways to ease into your new life abroad.

Let the adventure begin…

William Bonner
Founding Publisher, International Living