Travel and Expat Articles about retirement - Expatify https://www.expatify.com Travel & Expat Lifestyle Magazine Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:07:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.9 https://www.expatify.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-expatify-site-logo-32x32.png Travel and Expat Articles about retirement - Expatify https://www.expatify.com 32 32 Do some people choose to retire in a country they’ve yet to even visit? https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-people-choose-to-retire-in-a-country-theyve-yet-to-even-visit.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-people-choose-to-retire-in-a-country-theyve-yet-to-even-visit.html#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:48:42 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=8440 With more people realizing that a great way to improve your retirement lifestyle is to move to a cheaper country, it brings up the question of the process of choosing our destination. For most of us, I would hope, we would only consider moving ourselves to a country we’ve spent a fair amount of time […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/do-some-people-choose-to-retire-in-a-country-theyve-yet-to-even-visit.html/feed 0 Win a free one-month trip to Ecuador to see what retirement there would be like https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/win-a-free-one-month-trip-to-ecuador-to-see-what-retirement-there-would-be-like.html https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/win-a-free-one-month-trip-to-ecuador-to-see-what-retirement-there-would-be-like.html#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:49:40 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=7553 Those nearing retirement, or perhaps even some location-independent professionals might be interested in a contest where the winner receives airfare plus a one-month stay in Ecuador for two people, courtesy of a magazine promoting itself as an authority on retirement destinations. The fine folks at Internationalliving.com had recently announced that their number one pick for […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/win-a-free-one-month-trip-to-ecuador-to-see-what-retirement-there-would-be-like.html/feed 1 For retiring expats, choosing the right location is only part of the equation https://www.expatify.com/spain/for-retiring-expats-choosing-the-right-location-is-only-part-of-the-equation.html https://www.expatify.com/spain/for-retiring-expats-choosing-the-right-location-is-only-part-of-the-equation.html#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:43:00 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=7541 When writing for a website that is mostly about different locations around the world that are popular with expats, it’s easy to focus way too much on the location itself when it comes to being happy. I think it’s common for almost all of us who are shivering away in a snowy winter city to […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/spain/for-retiring-expats-choosing-the-right-location-is-only-part-of-the-equation.html/feed 2 Top Retirement Havens for 2012 points again towards Latin America https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/top-retirement-havens-for-2012-points-again-towards-latin-america.html https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/top-retirement-havens-for-2012-points-again-towards-latin-america.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:14:58 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=7496 It’s of little surprise that the new list of ‘best places to retire’ appears to be loaded with destinations in Latin America, plus a handful in Asia. International Living Magazine puts out a yearly list of its 19 highest rated retirement countries and this year’s list has Ecuador on top overall. The entire list is […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/ecuador/top-retirement-havens-for-2012-points-again-towards-latin-america.html/feed 1 Australia is the most desirable expat location for Brits https://www.expatify.com/australia/australia-is-the-most-desirable-expat-location-for-brits.html https://www.expatify.com/australia/australia-is-the-most-desirable-expat-location-for-brits.html#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:06:09 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=7401 A recent survey of potential expats still living in the UK shows that Australia is the most desirable location, but most of the rest of the results are a bit puzzling to say the least. The fine folks at Skyscanner surveyed Brits and revealed that 90% of them would “consider moving abroad in the next […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/australia/australia-is-the-most-desirable-expat-location-for-brits.html/feed 1 Why Expats Need Savings https://www.expatify.com/advice/saving-money-and-the-expat.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/saving-money-and-the-expat.html#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:20:03 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4795 What is the number one item to tick off a list when considering becoming an expat? Savings. Yes, you need to be in reasonable health and of course you need to have a good attitude towards adventure and an open mind about new people and places but none of that matters if you can’t fund […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/saving-money-and-the-expat.html/feed 0 Monday Escape: Victoria, British Colombia, Canada https://www.expatify.com/canada/monday-escape-victoria-canada.html https://www.expatify.com/canada/monday-escape-victoria-canada.html#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:12:21 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=2336 It’s no secret that Victoria in Canada’s British Colombia is a premiere location for aspiring expats. The region already claims 3.65 million tourists annually, who pour over a billion dollars into the city’s economy each year alone. It’s easy to see why, as this beautiful city located on Vancouver Island has one of the most […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/canada/monday-escape-victoria-canada.html/feed 0 What’s the One Thing All Expats Should be Doing? https://www.expatify.com/advice/whats-the-one-thing-all-expats-should-be-doing.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/whats-the-one-thing-all-expats-should-be-doing.html#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:51:05 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=883 As an expat, you’re likely absorbed in the fact that you’re living the dream. Your time should probably be spent living it: adventuring, indulging in new experiences, meeting new people and engaging with the unknown. When you’re not living it, you’re probably blogging or twittering about it, making jealous and enticing all your friends stuck […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/whats-the-one-thing-all-expats-should-be-doing.html/feed 2 Tips for Retiring Abroad On Less Than $30,000 a Year https://www.expatify.com/advice/tips-for-retiring-abroad-on-less-than-30000-a-year.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/tips-for-retiring-abroad-on-less-than-30000-a-year.html#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:41:58 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=249 US World News & Report has put up a helpful article outlining 8 tips for an affordable retirement abroad. Retirees in this economy are increasingly looking overseas, where favorable exchange rates can allow for a more comfortable retirement than can be found at home. In short, the article offers solid advice, such as how to […]

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