The Belize Deception: How Paradise Marketing Conceals a $100 Million Retirement Fraud
An Expatra Investigation Exposes the Systematic Fraud Behind Caribbean Retirement Dreams
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Costa Rica's Retirement Trap: Why 40% of Expats Flee Paradise
The $200,000 Medical Evacuation Nobody Mentions: How Costa Rica's "World-Class Healthcare" Becomes a Death Trap at 70
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Moving to Ireland from the US: 2025 Visa Guide + Real Costs
Americans need a salary of €44,000+ for work visas or an annual income of € 50,000 for retirement. Complete 2025 Ireland immigration guide with housing costs and practical advice.
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica's Retirement Trap: Why 40% of Expats Flee Paradise
The $200,000 Medical Evacuation Nobody Mentions: How Costa Rica's "World-Class Healthcare" Becomes a Death Trap at 70
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Portugal
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Moving to Portugal from the USA: Complete 2025 Guide & Costs
Complete guide to relocating to Portugal from the USA in 2025. Visa options, costs, healthcare, taxes & setup guide for Americans.
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France
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The Guide To Living In Paris As An Expat
What you need to know about living in Paris before you move - The cost of living, best areas, how to integrate and what to expect.
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Panama
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Living In Panama: The Expats' Guide
A detailed guide to living in Panama for expats that can help you understand whether moving to Panama is the right thing for you.
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Rod Larrivee
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Thailand
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Living In Phuket, Thailand: The Expats' Manual
From postcard-perfect beaches to the realities of expat life, get the full picture of what it’s like to live in Phuket long-term.
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Ola Degteva
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Andy Williamson
Founder of Expatra, location-independent entrepreneur living across 5 countries for 20+ years. Helping others plan expatriate life with practical, trusted guidance.
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Ola Degteva
As Expatra’s Communications Officer, Ola draws on her own international relocations and expert network to support expats with clear, verified guidance for moving and settling abroad.
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Tom Julian
Tom Julian is a contributing insider to Expatra, expat and relocation consultant, and expert on Europe—especially the Balkans—offering guidance on global citizenship and destination solutions.
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Rod Larrivee
Rod, a Canadian expat in Panama since 2011, co-owns Retire in Panama Tours, offering 7-day relocation tours and expat services to help others explore and move to Panama with confidence.
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