FROM THE EDITOR
This is for the Dreamers
Jennifer Stevens
Executive Editor, International Living
“IL is a magazine for dreamers,” he said to me.
FROM THE EDITOR
This is for the Dreamers
“IL is a magazine for dreamers,” he said to me.
In the first few minutes speaking with Ben Murnane—International Living’s new (but returning) Editor-in-Chief—he described how he envisions redefining IL. About rekindling the dream.
Nearly 50 years ago, in the first issue of International Living, founding publisher Bill Bonner made a promise: IL would “show you ways to make your international lifestyle profitable… or at least self-supporting.”
Might a tiny home in Belize do the trick?
Tiny homes have been the rage in recent years—and we’ll introduce you to a couple who had one delivered on a truck… in Belize.
That’s just what we’re here to do: tell stories about real people doing dreamy things. But real stories have grit. So occasionally, our content will too. No place is perfect, but that needn’t be a requirement of romantic promise.
This month, we journey to Cádiz with IL’s Spain Correspondent, a palm-filled city Americans haven’t discovered yet, which calls to mind Havana. IL’s Uruguay Correspondent sheds new light on Montevideo’s varied, friendly, walkable, and, dare I say, romantic neighborhoods. Film crews are often spotted there in the Old Town, drawn to its vintage atmosphere.
Here at IL we’re in the business of showing you a world you won’t read about anywhere else. So this month, we take you to a jungle-covered temple in Thailand… explore North Berwick, Scotland… float you down a Japanese river on logs… and get you into a secret bar in Dublin. Plus, we debate the merits of house wine in Europe vs. house wine in the US… and round up the best travel apps to make your next adventure hassle-free.
Ready to find your own dream escape? Come meet me—and the experts you hear from in this issue—at our Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp in Portland at the end of this month. It’s not too late to save $100 on your ticket. But act fast.
Holly Andrew
Managing Editor
PUBLISHER INFORMATION
August 2025 Volume 46 Number 4
Founding Publisher: William Bonner
Executive Editor: Jennifer Stevens
Editor-in-Chief: Ben Murnane
Managing Editor: Holly Andrew
Senior Editor: Jess Ramesch
Designer: Derek Westwood
Online Editor: Donal Lucey
Advertising Inquiries: Advertising@InternationalLiving.com
Media Inquiries: PR@InternationalLiving.com
Cover Image: © Frank van den Bergh/iStock
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
International Living (ISSN 0277-2442), © Copyright 2025 by International Living Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This magazine may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of International Living Publishing Ltd., Woodlock House, Carrick Road, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ireland. International Living is published monthly. Subscriptions: In the United States US$129 for one year, in Canada CAN$165 for one year, elsewhere US$149 for one year.
Published by: International Living, International Living Publishing Ltd., Woodlock House, Carrick Road, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Copies of this magazine are not available on newsstands but are furnished directly to the public by email subscriptions only. International Living presents information and research believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. There are many dangers associated with international travel and investment, and readers should investigate any opportunity fully before committing to it.
How to contact us: Customer service: To place an order for a product/ subscription, renew a subscription, pay a maintenance fee, change an address, follow up on the status of an order, or inquire about a missed issue, etc., see: www.internationalliving.com/about-il/customer-service.
Jennifer Stevens
,Executive Editor, International Living
Our Magazine Team
| Founding Publisher | William Bonner | |
| Executive Editor, International Living | Jennifer Stevens | |
| Editor-in-Chief | Ben Murnane | |
| Managing Editor | Holly Andrew | |
| Editor, Panama | Jessica Ramesch | |
| Designer | Derek Westwood | |
| Online Editor | Donal Lucey |
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
International Living (ISSN 0277-2442), © Copyright 2025 by International Living Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This magazine may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of International Living Publishing Ltd., Woodlock House, Carrick Road, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ireland. International Living is published monthly. Subscriptions: In the United States US$129 for one year, in Canada CAN$165 for one year, elsewhere US$149 for one year.
Published by: International Living, International Living Publishing Ltd., Woodlock House, Carrick Road, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Copies of this magazine are not available on newsstands but are furnished directly to the public by email subscriptions only. International Living presents information and research believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. There are many dangers associated with international travel and investment, and readers should investigate any opportunity fully before committing to it.
How to contact us: Customer service: To place an order for a product/ subscription, renew a subscription, pay a maintenance fee, change an address, follow up on the status of an order, or inquire about a missed issue, etc., see: www.internationalliving.com/about-il/customer-service.
Past Issues
November 2025
Balancing Timing and Opportunity
October 2025
Finding Adventure—and Community—in Far-Flung Corners of the World
September 2025
The Path to a More Fulfilling Life Abroad Is Paved in… Gold
August 2025
This is for the Dreamers
July 2025
They Call It Retirement—We Call It Act II (With Better Wine)
June 2025
Your Dreams Deserve a Better Address
May 2025
You're Not Late to the Ball—We've Been Saving You the Best Dances
April 2025
The Right Community is Like a Good Melon
April 2025
The Most Livable Island in Southeast Asia
March 2025
One of These Hidden Places Could Be Your Next Home
November 2025
Balancing Timing and Opportunity
October 2025
Finding Adventure—and Community—in Far-Flung Corners of the World
September 2025
The Path to a More Fulfilling Life Abroad Is Paved in… Gold
August 2025
This is for the Dreamers
July 2025
They Call It Retirement—We Call It Act II (With Better Wine)
June 2025
Your Dreams Deserve a Better Address
May 2025
You're Not Late to the Ball—We've Been Saving You the Best Dances
April 2025
The Right Community is Like a Good Melon
April 2025
The Most Livable Island in Southeast Asia
March 2025
One of These Hidden Places Could Be Your Next Home