Past dispatches organized by world region…
Intentional Communities: Commune, Cult, Or Lifestyle Club? Many aspiring overseas residents don’t want to move overseas to a regular expat subdivision. I agree. What’s the point of moving overseas just to end up in the same type of American community you just
Should You Join An Intentional Community? Read More »
Live Like Royalty In Your Own European Castle For Less Than You Think In 1604, Sir Edward Coke wrote, “The house of every one is to him as his Castle and Fortress as well for defence against injury and violence, as for his repose.” Nowadays, we paraphrase this to: “Everyman’s home is his castle.” Your
Living In A Castle Like A King Or Queen Is Possible And Affordable Read More »
Own Beach Paradise For Just US$18.50 Per Day A forgotten place of raw natural beauty is about to be rediscovered… A place with long sandy beaches and perfect Mediterranean weather. It’s steeped in ancient culture and history… Underpopulated, overeducated, and possibly the cheapest place to live in the Western world, it could cost you as
Northern Cyprus Is A Treasure Trove Of Opportunities For Expats Read More »
All Aboard For Houseboat Living: Live In Europe For 20 Euros Per Day This traditional European lifestyle offers an innovative way of living in the most desirable places in Europe for a fraction of the cost of conventional lifestyles. If you are up for a little adventure and the occasional inconvenience, it could be the
Houseboat Living: Reinvent Your Life For A Fraction Of The Cost Read More »
A number of years ago, I bought a terrific property in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, from a friend. It was a good-sized parcel of land with a simple home and a guest cottage… and over 150 feet of river frontage. With a bounty of tropical fruits, coffee plants, and surrounded by beautiful mountains, it was a real
Tips On How To Buy Property Overseas Read More »
4 Top Options For Tiny Home Living In Paradise I stumbled on a story last week about an Irish musician whose tiny home cost less than US$15,000… There must be a catch, I thought. Turns out there were several… First, the wood for the home came from a fallen tree in her parents’ garden. The
Successful Tiny Home Living: The 4 Things To Look Out For Read More »
A Life By The Lake? Here Are 7 Top Places To Go.. “Hurry up, Mom!” shouted Grace, waist-deep in the lake. “It’s warm… like bathwater.” It was like bathwater… only yesterday’s water that somebody forgot to drain. But, coming from our home near the southeast coast to the lakes of the Irish midlands, I agreed
The Best Lake Towns Overseas For Lake Living Read More »
Discoverig Medellín’s Top Neighborhoods While enduring several complete lock-down situations here in Medellín, the real estate market struggled in 2020. As the world gradually opens again, and more tourists return to support Medellín’s short-term and long-term rental market, real estate agents are getting busier and there are more properties on the market. Here at Overseas
A Rental Market Overview Of Medellín’s Top Neighborhoods Read More »
7 Top Golf Spots For Fun And Profit I owe you an apology. Since becoming editor here at OPA, I’ve covered plenty of sunny beach escapes and
The Best Golf Destinations Overseas For A Property Investment Read More »
Last week we looked at the top mistakes that can ruin your overseas property investment. (If you missed it, be sure to catch up here.) Today, we’re going to take a step back right to the beginning of your scouting process—under the guidance of Senior Real Estate Correspondent Lee Harrison. As you think about where
The 4-Step Guide To Finding And Buying Real Estate Abroad Read More »