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Although Costa Rica is no longer considered a “cheap” place to live like it was in the previous century, there are thousands of expats living comfortably on conservative budgets all around the country. Most will tell you their monthly spending is less than the overall cost of living in numerous cities around the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The path was rocky beneath my feet…the narrow track I was hiking is frequented more by feral goats than curious humans. I was at the “top end” of my Greek island home of Syros and although just 6 miles from my home, it seemed like a world away. This is a remote, rugged, and uninhabited (except for those goats) part of the island.
"There’s not much in life that can match the thrill of sailing into the Guna Yala islands (off the north coast of Panama) for the first time. Anchoring in crystal-clear water behind islands with thatched huts, while molaclad Guna women paddled their ulus out to greet us and show us their handiwork.”
While the good old days of almost no crime are gone, Uruguay is still safer than most other countries. For perspective, the 2020 Peace Index ranks Uruguay 35th out of 163 countries. (For comparison, the U.S. ranks 121st.) Many say Montevideo offers the highest quality of life of any city in South America...
Over the years, my wife, Joni, and I had travelled throughout France, usually staying a couple of weeks looking for the right place for our retirement. Each time, realizing even more that our retirement would eventually lead us back to France. But where? We had looked at Paris, delightful and exciting, but ultimately too expensive...
This week, the podcast features International Living contributor Bel Woodhouse, an infectiously enthusiastic world traveler and expat who currently calls Cozumel, Mexico, home.
Based on the idea that Croatia could make a good part-time retirement destination, I’ve singled out four coastal cities that would make ideal hubs for exploring Europe: Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, and Pula. Here, you can take advantage of well-developed transportation networks and urban amenities such as hospitals and shops...
Colombian cuisine combines ingredients from the mountains, rainforests, and oceans that surround it. This culturally diverse country has Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences and culinary traditions. Colombia’s agricultural culture has also had a strong influence on some of its most popular meals. The best dishes in Colombia are essentially...
About 18 months ago, I relocated with my family to Portugal, sight unseen. A crazy move you might think; especially with a 12-year-old kid in tow. So, what would make a family leave their beautiful home in the heart of California’s wine country and take the plunge to create a completely new life in a country they’d never visited before?
I’m sitting beside the gentle stream that runs along the centuries-old Philosopher’s Path at the base of three mountain ranges that surround Kyoto. That’s when I notice a white crane standing silently still amidst the fast-flowing water. The crane, or tsuru, is the most sacred bird of Japan. And Kyoto, the ancient capital, is the country’s most sacred city.