Uruguay offers free and compulsory education from age 4 through secondary school, with public tertiary education also free. The country has a 98% literacy rate and was the first to implement the One Laptop Per Child initiative via the Ceibal Plan.
Vivian Najib recounts relocating from Vietnam to Portugal, describing the challenges and adjustments of settling in Figueira da Foz. The account covers personal experiences of building a life in an unfamiliar location.
Cross-border experts address common questions from Americans relocating to Portugal, covering taxes, visas, property purchases, and financial planning compliance. Topics include how to remain tax-compliant as a US citizen living in Portugal and what to expect during the relocation process.
The guide covers practical aspects of relocating from the US to Mexico, including residency paperwork, cost of living, infrastructure differences, and daily life logistics. Topics include walkability, Spanish-language requirements, water safety, and seasonal disruptions.
British author Chris Ruffle discusses his thirty years of living in Asia, including establishing a vineyard and a Scottish-style castle in rural China.
Suzanne Costello, originally from Yorkshire, describes her experience working as a fitness professional across 10 countries and traveling by sea. The interview covers her personal account of living and working internationally.
Bermuda has several full-service animal hospitals, mobile veterinary services, and 24-hour emergency care. The Bermuda Veterinary Association is the island's professional regulatory body for practising vets.
Forbes has released a list of the 250 most successful living immigrants in the United States, timed to coincide with the country's 250th anniversary. A Forbes senior editor co-edited the list and discussed the methodology behind its selection.
Several countries have increased the minimum investment requirements for residence and citizenship by investment programs: Montenegro now requires a €150,000 minimum tax value, Uruguay has raised its property investment threshold to $2 million, and Andorra now requires €1 million plus fees. The increases are attributed to high application volumes and rule-bending by applicants.