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How to claim Social Security payments when living abroad
Thinking about retiring abroad or spending long stretches outside the States? You can still receive your US Social Security. Here’s how to keep your payments arriving on time, avoid country restrictions, choose the right payout method and stay on the right side of tax...
How to get healthcare overseas – your guide to the S1 form
Planning to live in the EU or EEA? The S1 form could be your gateway to affordable healthcare – but only if you understand how it works. Healthcare might not be the most exciting part of your move abroad, but it’s one of the most important. Imagine settling into your...
How to retire to Spain
You’ve worked hard all your life – now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labour in sunny Spain. Here’s how to make your retirement dream a reality, from securing the right visa to understanding income requirements and healthcare. After decades of work, early...
Why August 15th is the best day to experience Cyprus like a local
On 15 August, Cyprus feels different. Church bells carry across the hills, streets fill with the smell of fresh bread and coffee, and villages hum with quiet anticipation. This is the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God – a day that weaves together...
20 best seaside resorts to buy a property in Europe in 2025
Beaches will never go out of fashion! So, as Europe spends its August at the seaside, we asked international estate agents and our own team of property finders, where are the hottest of the hotspots this summer? If you're on holiday right now and are tempted to pack...
Experiencing a Spanish heatwave? Here’s how to cope like a local
With temperatures soaring and another scorching Spanish heatwave well under way, it’s time to stop acting like a tourist and start living like a local. Our writer Sally, who calls Spain home, shares practical and delightful tips that Spaniards swear by – helping you...