Agriculture-focused stocks have been devastated by years of lower prices and higher supply. China, among the world’s largest importers of grains and fertilizers, has seen its hyper-growth stall.
"Not only were the meds I needed easily available, but the low cost of healthcare literally saved my life.” That’s what expat Roger Carter has to say about the excellent healthcare he’s found in Southeast Asia.
Retire sooner. Spend less. Live better. That’s the end goal. And there’s no question: You can do it. You can do it in all sorts of beautiful, welcoming, good-weather communities that dot the globe. Laidback beach escapes. Quiet mountain get-aways. University towns. Even cosmopolitan cities.
With winter around the corner, you might already be pulling out the coats and boots, budgeting for heating costs…prepping for the cold, dark months ahead. Blizzards, ice storms, slippery roads and sidewalks.
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The trickiest thing about France will be deciding which part of it holds the most allure for you. It could be the wild, rocky shores of Celtic Brittany, steeped in heritage and tradition…or sun-drenched Provence, with its rolling hills and lavender fields, broken by the turquoise sea of the Côte d’Azur…or the castles and sleepy villages of medieval holdings in the Dordogne… France has all the ingredients that we at International Living look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, top-notch culture, excellent health care, affordable real estate, colorful traditions and history, and, of course, the glitter and sophistication of Paris. It’s not surprising that France is the world’s favorite destination, receiving in excess of 80 million overseas visitors each year. Escape to France will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
We have tried to include bests in every corner of the globe…in Bucharest and Buenos Aires…in Nepal and Nova Scotia…in Washington DC and Wales… yet we realize that we have but skimmed the surface. We called upon our regular correspondents all over the world (more than 200 of them), as well as our readers from around the globe, and asked that they send us their personal world’s bests—their picks for the world’s best art museum, sunset, surfing, scuba diving, opera house, ski resort, canyon, champagne, castle, nightclub, island, garden, market, train ride, travel bargains, restaurants, cafés, and neighborhoods.
Your Bigger, Better World book is the end product of thousands of international air travel miles…extended visits in the world’s most promising up-and-coming expat havens…first-hand advice from International Living’s editors and writers who have spent years—even decades—living, retiring and earning an income all over the world…and a whole lot more. With the secrets, strategies and advice you’ll discover in this book, your future travels and time overseas will be spent more wisely and affordably.
The jet set can afford to relax…to seek out interesting local experiences…to go off the beaten track (but do it in style). And you can too. It doesn’t take a fortune to enjoy a rich experience abroad. You simply need to know where and how to do it. And we can show you. If you’ve ever dreamed of a luxury retirement without the million-dollar price tag, this report can help you get started. We’ll map out amazing ways you can embrace an adventure-filled world, and live better than you do now…without spending a fortune.