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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Malta: Affordable Mediterranean Island Living in Europe

from Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country · host Paper Planes Publishing

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why Malta is gaining attention as an affordable retirement destination in Europe. Travel + Leisure highlights International Living’s report, which says expats and retirees may be able to enjoy Malta’s Mediterranean lifestyle for under $36,000 per year. We break down what makes Malta stand out, including its sunny climate, English-speaking environment, coastal scenery, safety, European Union location, and growing expat community. We also look at more affordable areas mentioned in the report, including Mellieħa, Marsaxlokk, and Gozo, and what retirees should consider before making the move. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit:Travel + Leisure — “Why Every Expat, Retiree, and Digital Nomad Should Consider This Affordable European Island”YOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our other book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore why Malta is gaining attention as an affordable retirement destination in Europe. Travel + Leisure highlights International Living’s report, which says expats and retirees may be able to enjoy Malta’s Mediterranean lifestyle for under $36,000 per year. We break down what makes Malta stand out, including its sunny climate, English-speaking environment, coastal scenery, safety, European Union location, and growing expat community. We also look at more affordable areas mentioned in the report, including Mellieħa, Marsaxlokk, and Gozo, and what retirees should consider before making the move. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit:Travel + Leisure — “Why Every Expat, Retiree, and Digital Nomad Should Consider This Affordable European Island”YOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our other book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Are you specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

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