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If you’ve ever thought about living, working or retiring overseas, but didn’t know where to start, then International Living Australia is for you...
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You can live better, for less, overseas in Southeast Asia. And International Living Postcards (Australian Edition) is all about where and how…

01/03/2018

“Chiang Mai is a smorgasbord of rich cultural experiences and visual pleasures,” says expat Pamela Manning...

“Chiang Mai is a smorgasbord of rich cultural experiences and visual pleasures,” says expat Pamela Manning. “There is no way I could be living this fulfilling, stimulating life back home or even be able to afford it.” Pamela owns a one-bedroom condo in the hip area of Nimman that cost her $6...

28/02/2018

"Penang is no palm-fringed deserted island—it’s home to around 600,000 people, including a sizable population of expats from around the world. But it offers a sophistication and level of infrastructure that’s hard to beat..."

But Penang is no palm-fringed deserted island—it’s home to around 600,000 people, including a sizable population of expats from around the world. But it offers a sophistication and level of infrastructure that’s hard to beat, including some of the best healthcare you’ll find anywhere in the ...

27/02/2018

"Halong Bay is Vietnam’s most visited attraction, attracting thousands of tourists every year. They flock to marvel at the more than 1,500 islands and islets..."

Halong Bay is Vietnam’s most visited attraction, attracting thousands of tourists every year. They flock to marvel at the more than 1,500 islands and islets, almost all of them uninhabited and uninhabitable, which rise spectacularly from the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The islands that dot the b...

26/02/2018

All you need to know about traditions and culture in Malaysia... 🇲🇾

Traditions and Culture in Malaysia... The Malays inhabit the Malay Peninsula; eastern Sumatra; the southernmost parts of Thailand; the south coast of Burma; the island of Singapore; coastal Borneo, including Brunei, West Kalimantan and coastal Sarawak and Sabah, plus the smaller islands that lie bet...

25/02/2018

Thailand is steeped in ancient cultural practices which are as captivating as they are foreign to Westerners...

Traditions and Culture in Thailand... Exotic beaches and fascinating jungles are a part of what makes Thailand such a wonderful place to visit or even live as an expat. There is no doubt that this country is full of natural beauty and cultural mystery. This is partly to do with the fact that Thailan...

24/02/2018

"With a population of less than 3,000 souls, Pai is the perfect place to escape from the city but you won’t go without your creature comforts here..."

In idyllic surroundings Phil found friendship, was embraced by a Thai hill tribe and now lives a healthy and happy life. “I now know I never want to live with the type of stress that was on me back in Australia ever again. I’m living a stress-free life here and loving it,” says Phil...

23/02/2018

"Set in the western Pacific, east of Vietnam and the South China Sea, the Philippines is an ethnically diverse archipelago of over 7,600 islands of which there are three major island groups; Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao..."

Traditions and Culture in the Philippines... Set in the western Pacific, east of Vietnam and the South China Sea, the Philippines is an ethnically diverse archipelago of over 7,600 islands of which there are three major island groups; Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Of all these islands only about 2,00...

22/02/2018

Malaysia not only ticks all of the boxes of an outstanding retirement haven, it sets the bar for the rest...

Malaysia not only ticks all of the boxes of an outstanding retirement haven, it sets the bar for the rest. If you’re looking for luxurious living at bargain prices, friendly communities of ready-made friends and loads to do and see, then Malaysia is perfect. Malaysia offers you so much ease, conve...

21/02/2018

Life in Thailand is easy. The healthcare is world class, the internet fast, you can catch English-language films in air-conditioned shopping centres and pick up delicious, tasty meals for just a couple of bucks...

When it comes to expat havens, you’ll find yourself spoiled for choice in Thailand. Jungle retreats, beach-fringed islands, bustling cities... Thailand has so much to offer it’s not hard to understand why so many expats are choosing to settle in “The Land of Smiles”. Here’s the top five re...

14/02/2018

Phnom Penh is a city which stands tall as one of Southeast Asia’s up-and-coming tourist hotspots with as many as 3 million foreign visitors arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport each year...

Famously known to many as the “Pearl of Asia” Phnom Penh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia and is the country’s largest city. It’s both a modern metropolis bursting with glittering skyscrapers and international shopping centres as well as a hub of history and culture thanks to i...

13/02/2018

"A recent ‘discovery tour’ was to Amphawa, a two-hour, 124-kilometre drive north from our home in Hua Hin. This whole area at the top of the Gulf of Thailand is dissected by three major rivers and their tributaries..."

A recent ‘discovery tour’ was to Amphawa, a two-hour, 124-kilometre drive north from our home in Hua Hin. This whole area at the top of the Gulf of Thailand is dissected by three major rivers and their tributaries—with the land and waterways being ideal for food production. The naturally rich ...

12/02/2018

Vietnam has one of the richest, most traditional cultures in Southeast Asia...

The Culture and Traditions of Vietnam... Vietnam has one of the richest, most traditional cultures in Southeast Asia. Whether you’re in the 1,000-year-old capital city of Hanoi, the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City or in one of the many hamlets, towns and villages throughout the country, yo...

11/02/2018

When it comes to places to eat and drink in Hua Hin, you’ll be spoiled for choice...

The Best Restaurants and Bars for Expats in Hua Hin ... An ‘Eat Street’ very popular with expats and visitors is Soi (street) 94. A three-minute drive or 20-minute walk from Market Village Shopping Centre, Soi 94 stretches for several kilometres. My wife Vivien and I love this spot because...

10/02/2018

"It’s calm and tranquil here and the penthouse I’m standing in definitely has the “wow factor”. It has an L-shaped lounge and coastal colours of blue, white and gold..."

To Rent in Koh Samui for $670 a month you can make yourself at home in a brand new two-bedroom, one-bathroom furnished villa set in landscaped gardens. It’s just a five-minute drive to the world-class Santiburi Golf Course, local markets, restaurants and Mae Nam beach. Though not overly large at 6...

09/02/2018

"“Here we live a much higher quality of lifestyle,” says Steven. Their home—an ultra-modern, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom, home sprawled across three-storeys—is less than 100 metres off the water. .."

“Sometimes I can’t believe we live in a house like this, I’m not a rock star, we’re just a regular family from a small city,” says Steven. But thanks to the low cost of living in Penang, they can afford to live in luxury...

08/02/2018

"“Pack up, let’s fly away…” The simple act of leaving behind your mundane and expensive existence to enjoy something new and amazing in whichever country takes your fancy is actually an easily achievable thing to do if you want..."

As you sit back in the airplane seat and your mind whirls in anticipation of the adventures to come suddenly you hear music playing in the background which couldn’t better describe that new expat feeling...

07/02/2018

"Since discovering the high quality and affordability of Malaysian dentistry seven years ago, my husband and I won’t go anywhere else for our dental work..."

Since discovering the high quality and affordability of Malaysian dentistry seven years ago, my husband and I won’t go anywhere else for our dental work. Our dentist—Dr Ong Kok Khean—is in Penang. There are many great dentists in Kuala Lumpur too, but we love the excuse to spend time in one of...

06/02/2018

Is Life in Penang Perfect...?

Is Life in Penang Perfect? Our balcony overlooks a crescent-shaped sandy beach where blue and red painted boats bob about in the water and fishermen’s homes line the shore. We look out over the horizon and see spectacular red and orange sunsets and watch cruise ships come and go. Sitting here, it....

04/02/2018

“We found a place that both of us like and that fits with our budget.” Aileen and Bob Young live happily in an apartment near the beach on a retirement income of $2,500 a month...

Aileen and Bob Young have been happily settled in their beachside retirement haven since 2013. Bob says, “We found a place that both of us like and that fits with our budget.” They live happily in an apartment near the beach on a retirement income of $2,500 a month...

03/02/2018

"Your complex includes two swimming pools; a well-equipped gym, tennis courts, a steam room, a table tennis room and you have two covered car spaces. There’s 24-hour security, too..."

Imagine taking in panoramic sea views from your 550-square-metre home. You have five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a library with a wet bar and a kegerator for draft beer. Your entertainment room has a drop-down...

02/02/2018

We compared, contrasted and ranked the best places for Australians to retire in. And here are the results...

It’s been years in the planning. Now, for the first-time ever, we’re giving you the opportunity to get your hands on the ultimate tool in your search for a…

01/02/2018

Who won our Retirement Rankings for 2018?

Find out below...

On my mission to find the world’s best retirement haven I have travelled many miles, talked to thousands of expats, paraded down hospital corridors inspecting rooms, crossed the thresholds of rental properties in a hundred towns and cities, furtively scribbled down the prices in supermarkets from ...

31/01/2018

All of the countries we cover at International Living Australia are affordable places to live. But, as in every category we look at for our Global Retirement Rankings, there are those that shine that little bit brighter...

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the three countries that stand out as the most affordable overseas retirement destinations for 2018...

30/01/2018

"Vietnam stretches for more than 3,000 kilometres from north to south, encompassing several distinctive climate zones..."

The Best Time to Visit Vietnam... Indoors or outdoors, city centre or rural retreat, by the seaside or high in the mountains, you’ll find fun things to do..

29/01/2018

"Depending on your lifestyle and rental requirements, expats report living in Koh Samui for as little as $2,000 a month..."

Koh Samui is a small tropical island off the East Coast of Thailand with a population of over 60,000 Thai people. The island was probably first inhabited...

28/01/2018

"Cambodia is blessed with a tropical climate which means that the weather is pretty decent all year round for visitors. However, there are seasonal changes which you should consider before deciding when is best for you to visit..."

Best Time to Visit Cambodia - Hot season usually lasts from January to April with temperatures gradually rising up to 35 C. This is the perfect time for...

27/01/2018

"I’ve been spoiled to ordinary travel. I’ve had meals paid for in excellent restaurants, stayed in a fun and quirky former Masonic Lodge turned hotel and tasted some of the world’s best wines…all for free. My new career as a full-time travel writer is going great as I enter my third year..."

Just six months into travel writing I landed a big one. Canada’s Prince Edward Island had long been on my bucket list and I figured now that I had around...

26/01/2018

"My husband Rob and I fell in love with Bali in 2004. From then on, we’d take a trip to the island every year, sometimes twice..."

My husband Rob and I fell in love with Bali in 2004. From then on, we’d take a trip to the island every year, sometimes twice. Our children travelled with..

25/01/2018

"There were things to consider before moving—our property, all our stuff, more stuff in the cupboards, the junk in the shed and of course our 10-year old tabby cat named Honey. What were we to do with her? Where was she to go?"

There were things to consider before moving—our property, all our stuff, the junk in the shed and of course our 10-year old tabby cat named Honey. What ...

24/01/2018

"You can set your own hours. It can be done from anywhere in the world. And, as long as you ensure you’ll have a good internet connection, you’re free to travel when you please..."

Santa Teresa has been home to me ever since I discovered a flexible income that’s a traveller’s best friend—teaching English online. You can set your own...

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