New Life Abroad Articles - Archive

Shelter Offshore’s Alternative Overseas Retirement Destinations

We have a handful of new destinations to add to the mix when it comes to considering where to move abroad to in retirement

Published on Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Review of Forbes’ Top 10 Overseas Retirement Destinations Part 2

Reviewing the second half of the Forbes best places to retire abroad list and commenting on the pros and cons of moving to retire to Italy, Malaysia, Panama, Spain and Thailand

Published on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Review of Forbes’ Top 10 Overseas Retirement Destinations Part 1

Where would you like to retire abroad to live? Forbes’ have compiled a top 10 list of the best countries for overseas retirees and we’re reviewing them for you.

Published on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

More Than Money: Why Britons Expatriate

A new survey PROVES what we already knew – and that’s that in the UK we work harder for less in terms of the quality of life we enjoy, and that all across Europe expatriates are enjoying a better lifestyle on less cash

Published on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

How to Find the Perfect Place to Retire Abroad Part 1

Looking in depth at the first 5 of 10 essential considerations that you need to fully examine and research when seeking the perfect place for you to retire to abroad

Published on Friday, October 16th, 2009

‘Expat Truth Will Out as the Money Dries Up’ Apparently!

Why are we Britons so jealous of others so that when they seemingly fail we revel in their downfall? Looking at the treatment of repatriating British expatriates…

Published on Thursday, October 08th, 2009

Move Further Abroad - Europe’s Doomed

As Europe’s future looks particularly bad economically and politically speaking, it’s time we all looked further afield for a place to live, work and retire abroad

Published on Monday, October 05th, 2009

5 Reasons Not to Retire Abroad

Despite the fact that we at Shelter Offshore embrace every aspect of an international lifestyle, living abroad is not for everyone and never is that more potentially true than if you’re facing retirement!

Published on Monday, September 21st, 2009

British Economy Forcing Britons to Expatriate - Fact!

The state of the British economy has cut the quality of life and job prospects for generations therefore it is of no surprise that we have factual evidence that more Britons are moving abroad to live, work and find a better lifestyle

Published on Friday, September 18th, 2009

Brits Who Retire Abroad Can Have It All If They Plan Well

You really can have it all if you retire abroad, but you have to plan comprehensively if you want to avoid the many, mainly financial, pitfalls. We guide you through how to retire abroad

Published on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Would You Be Better Off Living Abroad?

Taking a look at what makes people happiest when they move abroad, and whether you too would be better off as an expatriate living, working and loving life overseas

Published on Friday, September 11th, 2009

Get a Taste for Living Abroad with a Grey Gap Year!

Discover the delights of travelling and living abroad as a new generation of gap year explorers discover that it’s never too late to become an expatriate

Published on Wednesday, September 09th, 2009

Do British Expatriates Living Abroad Become Racist?

Expatriates are often prey to rogues abroad, but these people don’t represent a nation so can expat Brits end up racist after one bad experience when living abroad?

Published on Friday, August 21st, 2009

The Best Bits About Being an Expatriate

A mini guide to why living abroad can be such a fabulous life enhancing experience – to boost would-be expats’ commitment to move!

Published on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Use Recession or Redundancy to Live Abroad

How to turn adversity to your advantage and start a new life abroad or travel overseas when your working life isn’t quite going to plan back home

Published on Tuesday, August 04th, 2009

Living Abroad isn’t Easy But it’s Better Than the UK

British expatriates seem to agree that whilst making a new life abroad can be tough, it’s better than staying in the UK!

Published on Monday, July 27th, 2009

Starting or Buying a Business Abroad?  Be on TV!

If you or someone you know is about to buy or start a business abroad, a leading television production company wants to make a programme about you!

Published on Wednesday, July 08th, 2009

Cheapest Places to Live 2009

With the cost of living rising around the world, where can Britons still move abroad to for a fantastic quality of life for less in 2009?

Published on Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Is the Grass Currently Greener for Expatriates Living Abroad?

With the whole world still keenly feeling the impact of global financial fallout, are expatriates living abroad still able to enjoy a better life?

Published on Friday, June 19th, 2009

Why Living Abroad is Good for the Creative Process

Living abroad has been proved to be a creativity enhancing experience in a new study

Published on Monday, June 01st, 2009

How Easy is it to Make Friends Abroad?

A survey reveals that it depends on where in the world you live as to whether you will make friends or even find love as an expat

Published on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

What Makes an Expat?

Taking a look at the different types of expats you meet abroad and what it takes to succeed in finding happiness overseas

Published on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Gordon Brown to Expatriate and Leave UK!  If Only!

Wouldn’t it be great of Gordon Brown would leave UK so we don’t have to, as it is though, let’s find out where we can all escape to abroad to avoid Brown’s tax hikes

Published on Monday, May 04th, 2009

Life is Actually Better if You’re Living Abroad

We have proof that the grass is actually greener if you’re an expatriate living abroad

Published on Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Final Checklist for Departing Expats Fleeing Failing UK

How to make the move abroad a successful one if you’re intent on escaping failing UK!

Published on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Labour’s Tax Plans Backfire as Wealthy Brits Leave UK

The plans to tax the higher earners in the UK up to 50% on their income are backfiring already as wealthy Britons plan their escape abroad

Published on Monday, April 27th, 2009

Tax the Wealthy and Watch them Move Abroad

The new British budget has given the wealthiest professional Britons all the encouragement they needed to move abroad and escape higher taxation

Published on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Living in Cambodia on Less Than $500 a Month

How to live abroad in Cambodia on less than five hundred dollars a month for expatriates on a really tight budget!

Published on Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Living in the Philippines on $500 per Month

Discover the Philippines and discover a whole new world where you can live well on five hundred dollars a month

Published on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Living in Thailand on Less Than $500 a Month

Showing you how it is possible to live a decent life as an expatriate in Thailand on less than five hundred dollars a month

Published on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Is it Possible to Retire to Thailand?

Thailand is famous as a stunning holiday location, but is it possible to actually retire to live in Thailand as an expatriate?

Published on Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Planning to Retire in Mexico

How and why to plan an active and exciting retirement in Mexico

Published on Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Ecuador for Expatriate Retirement

Taking a look at why European and British retirees are following the Americans and discovering that Ecuador is a fantastic place to retire abroad

Published on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

How to Retire to Cuba

Have you ever thought of Cuba as a retirement destination? If not this article will open your eyes to the attraction of Cuba as a retirement home.

Published on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Retiring to Argentina

How to retire to Argentina, the visas you need and the lifestyle you can expect from this vast and stuning nation

Published on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Living and Working Abroad in Kuwait

An introduction to living and working in Kuwait as an expatriate

Published on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

As We Predicted: Huge Rise in Britons Seeking New Life Abroad

What we’ve been saying for months has finally been picked up on by the national news media in the UK. I.e., that Britons are fleeing UK’s recession

Published on Monday, February 09th, 2009

How to Happily Retire Abroad

What you need to know and do in advance of a move abroad so that your retirement abroad is a happy and successful one

Published on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

As Pessimism Pervades, Britons Look to Move Abroad

Shelter Offshore maintains a positive and global look on life which is why you can rely on us for information about moving abroad successfully

Published on Monday, January 26th, 2009

Emigrate to Avoid the Recession

If you think things are bad in the UK now, just wait until we have to start paying for the bank bailouts in tax increases – emigrate while you can!

Published on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Cheapest Places to Live in the World

Where are the cheapest places to live in the world and how does one determine what cheap and affordable mean anyway?

Published on Monday, January 12th, 2009

What’s So Good About Living Abroad?

Taking a look at a new survey that shows why expatriates are happier than ever to be living a life abroad away from the UK

Published on Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Living Abroad in Costa Rica

If you’re looking for an affordable haven to live in overseas and you fancy a tropical getaway, Living Abroad in Costa Rica is the guidebook for you

Published on Monday, December 29th, 2008

Three Places to Consider Retiring Abroad

A look at three very different places in the world that would-be retirees might like to consider retiring to abroad

Published on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Living Abroad in China

Introducing and showcasing a fantastic new title from Moon Publishing, namely “Living Abroad in China”

Published on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Don’t Give Up Your Dream of Moving Abroad

Why a weak pound doesn’t mean you have to give up your dreams of living abroad or retiring overseas

Published on Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Living Abroad in Nicaragua

A fabulous addition to the Moon Publishing range, ‘Living Abroad in Nicaragua’ introduces readers to every aspect of this dramatically vibrant nation

Published on Friday, December 19th, 2008

For an Affordable Retirement What About Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is proving popular with American baby boomers in search of an affordable retirement haven, and now Brits are getting on the bandwagon

Published on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

5 Cheapest Places to Retire Abroad

A detailed examination of Shelter Offshore’s top five cheapest places to live abroad in retirement for would-be expatriates

Published on Monday, December 15th, 2008

The Benefits of Getting a Second Passport

Looking at the benefits of second passports as well as the economic citizenship programmes available in St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica

Published on Tuesday, December 09th, 2008