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Escape to Ecuador: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2016

Escape to Ecuador: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2016

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Sell your winter clothes, and prepare for the adventure of your lifetime. In Ecuador, every cliché you’ve heard about living large on little money—about settling into the lap of luxury on even a pensioner’s budget—is true. Take $300 out of the ATM Monday morning-and your expenses are covered for the week. This is one of the world’s cheapest places to live. Ecuador is gentle…safe…healthy…private…civil. As one friend of ours put it: “It’s like living in the 1950s in the U.S.” And from snow-capped volcanoes to dense Amazon jungle, from sun-drenched Pacific beaches to the famous Galapagos Islands, this is a place of astounding natural beauty. Escape to Ecuador will provide you with all the information you will need for moving or investing in this beautiful country.

Ecuador’s Volcanic Village, Colombia’s Safari Park, and More

Ecuador’s Volcanic Village, Colombia’s Safari Park, and More

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Colombia has come a long way from its violent past. (And it could soon go even further, with the conclusion of a recent ceasefire between the government and FARC guerrillas.) Nowhere is this better demonstrated than at Hacienda Nápoles. Formerly the home of infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar, the Hacienda has since been turned into a safari-style theme park for all to enjoy.

Our Roving Latin America Editor’s Discovery Trip to Peru

Our Roving Latin America Editor’s Discovery Trip to Peru

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Peru is one of the most distinctive countries to visit in all of South America. Modern and comfortable in every way, it still retains its distinctive cultural roots, dating back to the Incas and before. IL's Roving Latin America Editor, Jason Holland, took his first exploratory trip to the country recently...and he was enamored deeply of what he found. In this Editor's Debrief, Jason gives you his in-depth report on what he found in this affordable, friendly, constantly surprising country...

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

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There are secrets to traveling well. Inside angles that experienced travelers have spent their lifetimes figuring out. These are the secrets of the savvy travelers…people who never stay in the usual tourist hotels or resorts. Never shop where typical tourists get taken. Never eat run-of-the-mill, over-priced food where tourists eat. This exclusive report will show you how to be a savvy traveler. We’ll share some insider tips to help you avoid the typical tourist blunders and help you save money so you can travel for less than it costs to stay home.

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

Insider’s Guide: Travel the World For Less Than It Costs to Stay Home

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There are secrets to traveling well. Inside angles that experienced travelers have spent their lifetimes figuring out. These are the secrets of the savvy travelers…people who never stay in the usual tourist hotels or resorts. Never shop where typical tourists get taken. Never eat run-of-the-mill, over-priced food where tourists eat. This exclusive report will show you how to be a savvy traveler. We’ll share some insider tips to help you avoid the typical tourist blunders and help you save money so you can travel for less than it costs to stay home.

Ecuador: Number One For Affordable Comfort And Convenience

Ecuador: Number One For Affordable Comfort And Convenience

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Ecuador truly has something for everyone. Boasting a range of climates, from temperate to tropical, a variety of landscapes, including laid-back beach towns, colonial cities, and quiet mountain villages, and a cost of living to suit every budget, you'll find a retirement to suit your exact needs in Ecuador. In this special video, International Living Ecuador Editor Suzan Haskins explains what makes Ecuador unique and why it should be top on your retiree destination list.