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Welcome sign in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, a laid-back Caribbean town that offers one of Costa Rica’s most colorful and affordable coastal lifestyles.

Costa Rica

Moving to Costa Rica: Your Guide for a Smooth Transition

Introduction Moving to Costa Rica is a bold lifestyle shift. Maybe you’re drawn by its sprawling rainforests, its year-round tropical climate, or the promise of pura vida. Whatever the reason,…

Top 10 Cities in Ecuador to Visit and Live In

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Know Before You Go

Top 10 Cities in Ecuador to Visit and Live In

Introduction If you’re planning a trip to Ecuador or considering a move abroad, one of the most important choices is finding out which cities in Ecuador best match your lifestyle,…

Starting a Business Abroad - A world of new markets and global possibilities

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Business

The Beauty of Starting a Business Abroad

Starting a business abroad can be considered a rite of passage for entrepreneurs aspiring toward global success. But with risks often outweighing rewards, globalization remains a make-or-break step for most…

Costa Rica Cost of Living Guide: Prices, Budgets, and Tips

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica Cost of Living Guide: Prices, Budgets, and Tips

Introduction Dreaming of living amid tropical breezes, verdant jungles, and friendly communities? Before packing your bags, the most critical question is: what will your dollars (or colones) actually buy? The…

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Plan B

How to Legally Pay Less Tax Abroad

In the last decade, taxation has become one of the defining forces behind global mobility. Governments are tightening revenue systems while entrepreneurs, remote workers, and retirees quietly reposition their lives…

7 Best Cities to Live in Mexico for Safety, Cost, and Lifestyle

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Mexico

7 Best Cities to Live in Mexico for Safety, Cost, and Lifestyle

Introduction If you’re searching for the best cities to live in Mexico, you’re likely seeking a place that balances lifestyle, affordability, safety, and culture. Mexico, with its diversity of climates,…

Cost of Living in Spain: What to Expect in 2026

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Spain

Cost of Living in Spain: What to Expect in 2026

Introduction Spain draws millions of people each year (from tourists to expats) with its sunshine, vibrant culture, and relatively affordable lifestyle. But how much does it really cost to live…

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Your Escape Plan

Why More Investors Are Buying Homes Offshore

For decades, property ownership followed a familiar path: buy a family home, build equity, maybe add a vacation place if fortune allowed. But in a world of inflation, volatile markets,…

Hungarian Citizenship by Descent Journey from Amercia

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Second Citizenship

Our Journey from America to Hungarian Citizenship by Descent

When my family and I first started exploring second citizenship, I had no idea how profoundly it would reshape my entire life. What began as a quiet curiosity about ancestry…

The Tale of the Tael - A timeless store of value across centuries

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Finance

The Tale of the Tael’s: A Hard Lesson about Hard Money

This lesson isn’t new. But we do have to rediscover it from time to time. Back in 1975, I was a senior officer with the world’s oldest and largest dealer…