expat life

Veterans Living Overseas: Retiring in Italy

Visitors to Italy fall in love with the amazing food, natural beauty, centuries of history and art, and the distinctive Italian culture. David Adams, a U.S. Air Force retiree, made Italy his home. David’s wife, Adri, is Italian, and after a post-military career working as a civilian at military bases …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Moving to Portugal as a Single Parent

Stories about the adventures of American expats living abroad most often feature couples taking the leap as a team or young singles enjoying their freedom. If you don’t fit that mold, you will love Heather Proctor’s story! A single mom, she moved to Portugal with her teenage daughter. They found …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Moving to New Zealand (With Kids)

Many travelers who visit the spectacular country of New Zealand ask themselves the same question: how could I move here? With its natural beauty, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and high quality of life, it’s no wonder that New Zealand steals the hearts of its visitors. One US military retiree …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Retiring in the Dominican Republic

Donny Chamberland retired from the U.S. Air Force at age 45 and enjoys a life filled with family, friends, travel, and exploration. Unlike many transitioning service members, he chose an alternate path after military retirement and did not pursue a second career. Rather than moving to a city in the …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Working at Osan AB, South Korea

For many members of the military community stationed overseas, their host country starts to feel like home. For Phylesia Mickens, an Air Force retiree and participant in our Veterans Living Overseas Interview Series, that country was South Korea. She fell in love with the country during her multiple tours at …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Moving to Italy on a Student Visa

Jennifer and Jason White realized soon after Jason retired from the Army after 29 years of service that a traditional retirement wasn’t for them. An active couple who love to travel, they wanted to spend their time and money on experiences that truly make them happy, rather than on upkeep …

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