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After a plate of Iberico ham and local cheeses, Don Paco, my host, brings out several bottles of orujo from his cellar for a tasting. This is a fitting end to the meal. It’s a liquid reflection of this forested corner of coastal Spain. Orujo is a customary after-dinner brandy liqueur made from local grape skins and herbs. It’s made in a variety of flavors...
Jeff D. Opdyke discusses the major lifestyle benefits he has experienced since moving to Europe, how affordable his life is… how he lives full-time in Europe (as most Americans only get a 90-day visa), and some super useful advice for anyone interested in checking out Europe for travel, to spend some extended time, or even to relocate permanently.
Sometimes, events make decisions easier. For Jen Wittman, the lockdowns, election cycle, and social upheaval she experienced in 2020 were enough to convince her that it was time to leave her home in California and search for greener pastures overseas.
Ted joins our team here at IL with one primary mission: to help members like you better understand (and sort through) the best ways and places to diversify your life internationally, so you can better protect your wealth and your privacy and can create more freedom for yourself in the way you live, invest, and spend time.
The coastline in Quarteira is stunning with crystal-clear, calm water, golden sandy beaches, and year-round sunshine. A flat, tiled promenade runs parallel to the waterfront and offers an array of restaurants, shops, and bars. Green spaces, exercise parks, and playgrounds lead to rows of high-rise condos overlooking the sea.
Warren and Julie have extensively researched how to travel with their pets, determining what documents they need, what vaccinations to get, how to get certified by a vet, and how to select pet-friendly accommodations.
In traveling solo, I have learned a few things which I will elaborate on in this article. Traveling by yourself is a self-discovery, helping you understand more about who you are and what you enjoy. It also allows you learn more about the people you meet. It opens up worlds that you might not have encountered had you traveled with friends or a partner.
Whether it’s the respect for their elders, the reverence for good food and wine, or the relaxed enjoyment of a life well-lived, something about the Italians they met in Rieti made Chip and Shonna fall in love; with the place, with the people, and with each other all over again.
My husband Dave and I were on La Bella Vita, a converted flat-bottom iron barge. In its previous life, it hauled sand and gravel along the canals and Po Valley rivers. Today, it’s a luxury floating hotel with a stylish, modern Italian interior. This trip was the ultimate no-stress, slow-travel experience—a six-night adventure, experiencing the romance of ancient Italy around...
A growing number of expats choose Uruguay as a place to live. And as you look at Uruguay more closely, it’s no surprise why. It’s a stable country that offers some very attractive lifestyle options. Here, we'll look at three places to live... and two to avoid.