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Would you move to a country without having any idea what it looked like? Most wouldn’t.
Luckily, here at International Living we have a plethora of images from around the world—which we are happy to share with you—so you can see what your ideal retirement destination might look like before you go.
The next best thing to traveling to these retirement destinations is having the option to browse through images from the countries of your choice. This will allow you to have a glance at what life might be like there.
The editors and contributors of IL have traveled throughout the world and have brought back lots of images in a quest to capture the essence of a country for you. The lush jungle towns of Panama…the beaches of Costa Rica…the mountain towns of Ecuador…or the rolling hills of Italy—we’ve got it covered.
With cameras in hand, our editors are always on the move—ready to capture the best of the countries on our beat.
Below you can enjoy a selection of images and slideshows from our top destinations from around the world.
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Panama has always been a top choice for retirees due to its tropical climate and many English-speaking locals. If you are considering retiring overseas, Panama should be high on your radar.Panama has a low cost of living and great retiree benefits. Here are our top five places to live in Panama.
Located about three hours northwest of San José, Costa Rica's capital, the Arenal region has been drawing eco-minded travelers in search of opportunities in wildlife watching, jungle hiking, water sports, and other activities for decades. But in recent years it's become much more than a tourist destination, attracting an increasing number of expats interested in making permanent homes here. The area is dominated by the 33-square-mile Lake Arenal. Also, looming above the landscape at the east end of the lake, is the 5,479-foot Volcan Arenal, a cone-shaped volcano that is active but not dangerous
The light streams through my window as the birds wake me with their joyful morning chorus. Last night I was lulled to sleep by chirping crickets and the sound of the nearby stream. I peek my head out the window to see fluffy clouds dispersing, revealing another beautiful day in paradise. After getting ready, I grab a notebook and pen and head out the door. The neighborhood fruit vendor senses my morning hunger as I approach his stand. He cracks open an enormous papaya and perfectly ripe mango, and serves me the most delicious fruit salad for just $1.75. "Enjoy," he says smiling.
There are those who adore Paris but could think of nothing worse than living in the city center. Romanticism aside, Paris is a big city—and an intense one. After living here awhile, you start to notice that the streets are endlessly thronged. Scooters and motorcycles gun through the streets day and night. And most reasonably-priced apartments are about the size of a walk-in closet. The best way to revel in the advantages of Paris...