expat life

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Traveling or Living Overseas? How TRICARE Has You Covered

One of the many great military benefits that makes travel easier and more affordable is access to worldwide health care coverage. In this guest post, John Letaw, USN (retired) explains how to use your TRICARE benefits overseas and why you might not need other travel insurance. Among the community of …

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Medellin, Colombia from above

Veterans Living Overseas: Retiring in Medellin, Colombia

Do want to retire in a place where your retirement income is enough to easily afford the lifestyle you want? A place where you can enjoy an excellent quality of life with all the conveniences and luxuries of a world-class city, including great health care, solid infrastructure, first-rate restaurants, and …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Civilian Life in Rota, Spain

Have you ever dreamed of moving overseas after military retirement? Here’s the inspiration you need to consider retiring in Spain! As part of our Veterans Living Overseas Interview Series, Tony Guyette, a Navy retiree, tells us what he loves about living in Rota, Spain. He embraces the slower-paced lifestyle that …

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A sunset view of Calbayog City, Philippines

Veterans Living Overseas: Retired Life in Samar, Philippines

Looking for a place to move after military retirement where you could live on your military pension without having to work? The Philippines is a popular retirement destination, because it’s affordable, the weather is warm, and many locals speak English. Wondering if the Philippines is a good choice for you? …

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Veterans Living Overseas: Working in Saudi Arabia

If you’re a veteran or military retiree looking for your next job, don’t limit your search to the United States. You can find excellent, lucrative positions overseas. Edward Carn, a Navy retiree, did just that, and he lives in Saudi Arabia, working as a Repair Superintendent for ships assigned to …

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