The Difference Between A Territory And A Country
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Here is a list of the best 8 countries that I’ve found on my travels around the globe where expats can build a real-life abroad. Don't be surprised with #1...
I love to travel…a lot.
I love to visit new and exciting places that I believe my clients can move to and live a good life, a really good life. So every month, I actively search out countries that have great amenities with a great cost of living. I look at the real estate, the culture and the language, all with my clients in mind.
I also love to eat; whether it’s daily fresh organic fruit, great restaurants or a street vendor, I want my taste buds to go wow, and I look for countries that can do that for me.
Here is a list of the best 8 countries that I’ve found on my travels around the globe where expats can build a real-life abroad.
Starting with…
Pejibaye, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a small country situated between Nicaragua and Panama. They’ve made a name for themselves over the years for being eco-friendly, with dozens of resorts to attract adventurers from all over the world. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful country, and the people are amazing.
View of Boats, Cartagena, Colombia
Colombia is one of my favourite countries on this list to visit, and in the future, we will be purchasing real estate as a 2nd home. The weather is absolutely outstanding, with perpetual spring-like conditions that suit me just fine.
Ayutthaya, Thailand
I love Thailand. One of my favourite cities in the world is Bangkok because it has so much to offer, so much culture, and the cuisine is world-class. But Bangkok is just one spot on the map. Thailand offers so much more. If you’re drawn to a little cooler weather, you can go north to Chiang Mai, or if you love the sun and beaches, then south it is to Phuket. There are many different environments for you to see there.
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Cable Cars in Portugal
If Europe is where you want to live, Portugal ticks a ton of boxes for the perfect location to settle down in. Even if you choose to live here part-time, you will enjoy it tremendously. You will also get to enjoy really low crime rates.
Mexico City
Next up is Mexico. I’m sure everyone you talk to knows something about this country, and most have been on vacation to one of the hundred resorts along the Pacific Ocean or on the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of Americans and Canadians venture south to live full-time in Mexico, and here’s why,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I had the opportunity to live in Brazil for six months. In fact, my wife and I gave birth to our 2nd child here. It was an amazing experience to live on the island of Florianopolis, surrounded by beaches and eat BBQ every day. With warm and friendly locals, the real estate is abundant for those that dream of living on beautiful warm beaches.
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Aerial View of Peninsula and Marina of Punta del Este, Uruguay
I just came back from Uruguay. I was searching for a new great location to settle down and live the most comfortable life possible. Uruguay is amazing. It offers expats something rare and unexpected, and you should really take a look at this small, well-developed country.
Last but not least, my favourite country on this list,
Panama City at dusk
Panama has been my home for several years now. This is the best country to live in for my family and me. Here’s why…
So there you have it, my favourite locations expats can build a real-life abroad. These countries have fairly easy immigration rules, the cuisine is fantastic, and the weather is outstanding.
The plan for my family and me is to have a home in each of these countries and possibly one more country that I will talk about in the future. Stay tuned over the next few months as we talk more and more about these 8 pivotal locations that will help us all to secure our freedom.
While other countries are mentioned in the expat insider ranking, like Indonesia, Taiwan, Spain, and the UAE, this list is based on my personal experience in each of these countries. When I put this list together, I thought about my personal experience in the country, its affordability, safety, and other factors that attracted me to that country. I have lived in all the listed places, and these are my best options to start a life abroad.
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Written by Mikkel Thorup
Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money™, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.
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