Past dispatches organized by world region…
In 1989, Italian schoolteacher Mauro Morandi was sailing between Corsica and Sardinia when the engine of his catamaran gave up. He washed up on the shores of Budelli—an island that had gone from hosting thousands of tourists a day to being placed under environmental protection. When Morandi showed up, the only inhabitant was the island’s […]
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Renovating a property overseas is something many of us dream about. But I can’t go any further without asking you one question… How are you with getting things fixed around your own home? I’m
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One of my all-time favorite Christmas movies is “Home Alone.” To me, hearing the first few notes of John Williams’ “Somewhere In My Memory” is an instant double-shot of Christmas. I was 13 years old when I first watched Kevin McCallister take on “Wet Bandits” Harry and Marv. And, even then, the star of the
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There was a time when a property described as “sustainable” or “eco-friendly” conjured up images of a basic hut in the middle of nowhere with cold showers (if any) and a life of general discomfort… How far we have all come. Today, we’re seeing eco-friendly systems installed in the most luxurious of properties (Leonardo DiCaprio,
6 Top Eco-Friendly Properties For Green Living Overseas Read More »
As I write this week’s edition, it’s the day after our spectacular Retire Overseas Conference, and I’m exhausted. This year’s event took place in vibrant, sparkling, crazy Las Vegas. My head is still reeling from the lights, bells, crowds, and energy of this city like no other. I didn’t see much of Las Vegas because
ROC: Where Property Deals And Retirement Dreams Meet Read More »
My advice for you this week is… dream big! Picture yourself swinging in a hammock, sipping an icy beverage, and listening to the waves lapping the soft, sandy shore just steps away. Many people share this dream, especially during cold, blustery winters when warm temperatures seem so far away. Most dreamers limit their tropical-getaway scenario
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The U.S. dollar came to life in 2014, after years in the doldrums. It gained dramatically against many of the world’s currencies, creating a buying opportunity for dollar-holders that was unprecedented in recent memory. Those of us in the property investment business sent out weekly tirades, urging readers to take advantage of the buying opportunity…
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Why These Farms In Uruguay Are Such A Smart Purchase One of the smartest property buys you can make is a property that serves more than one purpose in your overall financial and lifestyle agenda. And there are few investments that do this more efficiently than the Uruguayan land parcel known as the chacra. In
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My workout over, I wipe my brow and walk over to chat with Sergio. Sergio comes to Parque El Ingenio almost every day to sell agua de panela—water flavored with brown cane sugar and lime—to the folks who exercise at what I have come to call “The Flintstones Gym.” The equipment here is homemade. Barbells
Cali, Colombia: An Urban Setting With Plenty Of Green Space Read More »
My first retirement plan—10 years before I moved to Ecuador—was to spend winters in Arizona and summers living on our 44-foot boat in the Chesapeake Bay. We planned to spend part of the season docked in the small town of Charlestown, Maryland, and the rest of the time cruising up and down the
Sail Into Your Retirement: 3 Top Retirement Spots For Boating Read More »