On January 3, Panama woke up with the strange sensation of looking in a mirror. During the early hours of the morning while the world tried to process the details about the capture of Nicolas Maduro, as a result of a U.S. military operation the country that is home to the Panama Canal once again delved into a wound that, 36 years later, remains open: the 1989 U.S. invasion.
Retirement requires significant planning. Deciding where to spend your hard-earned days is a consequential decision, and there are dozens of factors to consider, from financial to social. Each year, however, International Living helps point soon-to-be-retirees in the right direction by releasing its Annual Global Retirement Index. The publication takes into account all the elements that make for a "rewarding" retirement overseas; health care, cost of living, housing, and climate are all considered in the final ranking.
More than 1,200 U.S. citizens expatriated in the first quarter of 2025 alone - a 102% increase compared to the same period a year ago, according to recent research. This surge reveals something remarkable: Americans aren't just dreaming about starting fresh somewhere else, they're actually making it happen. The numbers tell the story of people seeking new adventures, a better quality of life, and sometimes simply a fresh perspective on what home can mean.
Xunami Muse has officially moved out of the United States, repatriating to her home country of Panama. Known for discussing her DACA experience, she placed ninth on season 16.
My preconceived notions of all-inclusive resorts included crowded beaches and buffet lines, but the reality was far more luxurious than I had ever imagined.
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