Where To Retire Overseas: The World’s 23 Best Places To Live Rich On Any Budget is Kathleen Peddicord’s most comprehensive guide to living abroad, drawing on more than 40 years of firsthand experience helping thousands of Americans relocate overseas.
Across 410 pages, you’ll discover detailed profiles of 23 of the world’s best countries for retirement, lifestyle, and financial freedom. Rather than relying on internet research or outdated information, this guide combines on-the-ground reporting with practical insights into cost of living, health care, residency options, taxes, climate, safety, infrastructure, and day-to-day life.
From affordable beach towns in Latin America and charming villages across Europe to fast-growing destinations in Southeast Asia, the book helps you compare your options and identify the destination that best fits your lifestyle and budget.
Each country receives Kathleen’s signature “warts and all” treatment, highlighting both the advantages and the potential drawbacks so you can make an informed decision with confidence. Whether you’re planning to retire abroad, lower your cost of living, invest internationally, or simply explore new possibilities, this guide provides a trusted roadmap to finding your ideal home overseas.







