FROM THE EDITOR
Expats: The New Outlanders
Stephanie Reed
Editor-in-Chief
The 7th season of Outlander kicked off in June to tremendous buzz… and I was just as piqued as everyone else.
FROM THE EDITOR
Expats: The New Outlanders
The 7th season of Outlander kicked off in June to tremendous buzz… and I was just as piqued as everyone else.
The series, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling time-travel books, is so well cast and so-well produced, it’s easy to imagine the realities of life in the 18th century (if you ignore the perfect teeth).
The story surrounds the ultimate “expat,” a woman transported from 1946 Britain to 1743 Scotland. Despite the hardships she endures, the “modern” era quickly pales in comparison to adventure-filled days with the swashbuckling love of her life.
IL readers will understand why millions—men as well as women—love this historical drama. In an age of increasing busyness, loneliness, and social disintegration, who doesn’t fantasize about a rich communal life in beautiful surroundings, with ne’er a tweet in sight?
In the 18th century, people ate farm-to-table, built their own homes, lived near their extended families, and had a healthy respect for nature and beast. Life happened day to day… social graces abounded (er, along with smallpox)… and romance had time to bloom.
In many places abroad, this 18th-century ideal can still be had. Take Chiriquí, our feature story this month. IL Panama Editor Jessica Ramesch invites us to explore a hauntingly beautiful region where expats can live “wild and free”—albeit with easy access to penicillin. And painless dentistry.
You’ll also hear from outlanders who’ve found renewed vigor and purpose in places like Malta, Ecuador, and Sri Lanka.
Deciding where to place your flag these days can be overwhelming. But Kristin Wilson’s Ready to Relocate program can help you find the perfect spot… and Ted Baumann’s Global Citizen advisory can give you the practical tools to get there. Look for their stories in these pages, as each gives you a taste of what their hands-on expertise can offer anyone looking to time travel.
PUBLISHER INFORMATION
July 2023 Volume 44 Number 3
Founding Publisher: William Bonner
Publisher: Jackie Flynn
Executive Editor: Jennifer Stevens
Editor-in-Chief: Stephanie Reed
Managing Editor: Nazareen Heazle
Designer: Derek Westwood
Online Editor: Donal Lucey
Illustrator: Colleen Clapp
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Stephanie Reed
,Editor-in-Chief
In the Issue (Articles)
Our Magazine Team
| Founding Publisher | William Bonner | |
| Publisher | Jackie Flynn | |
| Executive Editor, International Living | Jennifer Stevens | |
| Editor-in-Chief | Stephanie Reed | |
| Managing Editor | Nazareen Heazle | |
| Designer | Derek Westwood | |
| Online Editor | Donal Lucey | |
| Illustrator | Colleen Clapp |
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