In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we dig into some of the most budget-friendly international retirement destinations where you can live comfortably on roughly $1,200 per month. Drawing from International Living’s insights, we break down what makes these countries affordable — from low housing costs and everyday expenses to good healthcare, safety, and quality of life for retirees on a modest budget. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical beach, charming colonial towns, or a relaxed small-town pace of life, this episode gives you practical perspective on where your retirement dollars stretch the farthest and what to consider before you move.

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Podcast Episode Credit: International Living – “Where You Could Retire for About $1,200 a Month”
https://internationalliving.com/where-to-retire-for-1200-a-month/

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we break down the latest Henley Passport Index rankings — spotlighting the most powerful passports in the world for 2026 and what this means for global mobility. From Singapore retaining the top spot with access to nearly 200 countries, to Asian and European nations dominating the top ranks, we explore how visa-free access reflects diplomatic strength, travel freedom, and opportunity for expats. We’ll also discuss important trends, including drops for the U.S. and UK, rising mobility for places like the UAE and Croatia, and how passport power affects where you can live, work, or travel abroad. Whether you’re planning a second passport, dual citizenship, or just love to travel, this episode offers a clear look at the passports that open the world in 2026.

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You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

Podcast Episode Credit: The world’s most powerful passports for 2026 (CNN) : https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/13/travel/the-worlds-most-powerful-passports-for-2026

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we take a close look at the safest places to retire abroad in 2026, based on International Living’s latest analysis. Safety goes beyond crime rates — it includes healthcare quality, political stability, infrastructure, and overall peace of mind. We break down the top destinations for 2026, explain why they rank so highly, and discuss what retirees should consider when prioritizing safety alongside lifestyle and affordability. Whether you’re actively planning your retirement or exploring future options, this episode helps you understand where you can feel most secure overseas.

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You can learn about additional countries to move to in my new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

Podcast Episode Credit: International Living – “The Safest Places to Retire”⁠https://internationalliving.com/the-safest-places-to-retire/⁠