Jan. 16, 2009
Waterford, Ireland
Dear Overseas Living Letter Subscriber,
What are you hoping for in 2009? A better quality of life (at no extra cost)? More time to pursue the activities you love? The chance to make new friends? Learn a new language? Immerse yourself in a new culture? Maybe even a chance to start your life over? Whatever your dream, it can be realized overseas. And, in this month’s Overseas Living Letter, Publisher Kathleen Peddicord shares all the practical details you need to plan your international move and–most importantly–follow it through.
That’s the how covered. Now, to the where…
We kick off the year in Antigua, Guatemala, an overlooked colonial city in the heart of Central America, with plenty to offer the would-be retiree. Correspondent Michael Paladin recently set up home here and reports that real estate is affordable, the people are friendly, the climate is perfect with little to no humidity, overseas income is free of local tax, and you can live a very good lifestyle for less than US$1,400 a month, including regular entertainment, eating out, and a furnished rental at US$800 monthly.
In fact, though, you could live in Antigua on much less. For, as Michael explains, you could rent small and basic in this town for as little as US$250 a month. That’d make your total monthly budget but US$850. Own your own place, and you can do away with rent altogether…meaning you could enjoy life in this beautiful colonial city for as little as US$600 a month…
Sign up to The Overseas Living Letter now to read Michael’s full report on Antigua. Plus:
- Your 12-step plan for an international move…
- The best retirement calculator on the web…
- “Top of the drops” in international property (right now is seriously the time to be begin thinking about buying in key spots around the world)…
Sincerely,
Lynn Mulvihill
Editor-in-Chief, The Overseas Living Letter
