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Best Places to Live in Malta on Less Than $3,000 a Month

4 weeks ago | internationalliving.com | Kathleen Evans

The tiny, breathtaking island nation of Malta is one of the European Union’s most overlooked destinations for retirement—or even just a holiday. Malta (pop. approx. 560,000) is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean, between Sicily and the North African coast. Sitting at 36 degrees latitude, these islands offer some of the mildest winters in Europe (think: no snow) and a rich, layered history shaped by centuries of invasions.
The 20 Best Places in the World to Buy Real Estate in 2024 — InternationalLiving.com

Nov 20, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Ronan McMahon

In the inaugural International Real Estate Index, we bring you our top destinations from an under-the-radar fishing village to a luxurious coastal locale.
"I’m Living in a Movie Set": Love and Citizenship in New Zealand – InternationalLiving.com

Oct 21, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kathleen Evans

My husband has a saying, ‘Kiwis love to go out into the world, capture their prey, and drag them home,’" says Aaron Jones. "That’s basically what happened to me."Aaron and I are sitting at a popular pub on St. Heliers Beach, an upscale Auckland, New Zealand suburb. As the former US Refugee program worker shares his story, he snacks on Kiwi favorites: fish ‘n’ chips and pork bellies. Aaron met his husband, Auckland native Seb, on a trip to Australia.
Puerto Vallarta’s Best Beaches: From Hidden Gems to Popular Hotspots — InternationalLiving.com

Sep 6, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Stroll down the beaches in Puerto Vallarta, and you’re walking through the pages of a scandalous Hollywood love affair. In the early 1960s, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, turned this sleepy fishing village into a hotbed of romance and gossip. Their love transformed this village into a glamorous playground for the stars that ignited the town’s fame, but it’s the timeless beauty of the beaches that draws the world in today.
Italy Beyond the Crowds: 6 Top Alternatives to Overcrowded Tourist Spots — InternationalLiving.com

Sep 5, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Valerie Fortney Schneider

Escape the crowds in Italy by exploring lesser-known destinations with stunning views, rich history, and authentic experiences away from tourist hotspots.
New Zealand’s North and South Islands: Your Ultimate Travel Bucket List — IL

Sep 1, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kathleen Evans

As actor and producer Elijah Wood said, “There’s a real purity in New Zealand that doesn’t exist in the States. It’s actually not an easy thing to find in our world anymore. It’s a unique place because it is so far away from the rest of the world. There is a sense of isolation and also being protected.”He was right.
The Best Places to Live in El Salvador — InternationalLiving.com

Aug 24, 2024 | internationalliving.com | SJ Armstrong

Rapidly plummeting crime rates, an affordable cost of living, and an endless array of activities to enjoy in El Salvador have placed it firmly back on expert expats’ radars. This small Central American country, studded with volcano peaks and fringed by black sand beaches, is home to thriving cities, quaint small towns, and shorefront communities.
Around the World in 10,000 Days: Three Ways to Retire at Sea — InternationalLiving.com

Aug 7, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kathleen Evans

Well before The Love Boat dominated late ‘70s television, my family took a Caribbean cruise aboard a lesser-known passenger ship. It was rudimentary compared to today’s offerings: no balconies (okay, maybe there were a few balconies, but my parents were too cheap for that), no rock climbing walls, no waterparks, no grand boulevard malls or sprawling gyms and spas.
Puerto Vallarta Picked Us: Affordable Living and Endless Sunsets — InternationalLiving.com

Jul 25, 2024 | internationalliving.com | Kirsten Raccuia

Puerto Vallarta picked us. We didn't pick it. In 2013, we packed up our lives in Chicago and decided to rewire ourselves by moving to Penang, Malaysia. Looking back, we had no idea what we were in for. The joy, the tears, the guilt, the experience of a lifetime. But now that we moved overseas, we couldn't imagine returning to the US. That doesn't make us brave. It doesn't make us crazy (well, maybe a little bit). It's just the lifestyle we chose.
5 Reasons Why El Salvador Should Be on Your Radar — InternationalLiving.com

Jul 17, 2024 | internationalliving.com | SJ Armstrong

Attentive ears have already heard about El Salvador’s slow sidestep into the spotlight. The Central American country so recently ravaged by gang violence has seen a rise in safety and living standards over the past few years, positioning itself as an ideal destination for expats and outside investors.