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The Balearic Islands are a group of islands off the coast of mainland Spain. They are made up of four significant islands: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, along with many minor islands and islets. These four islands offer lovely scenery, beaches, and culture for visitors to enjoy.
I often get the question: where is the best place to live in Germany? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. In this review, I've described different categories of places to live to help point you in the right direction. Originally from the U.S., I've lived or worked in six countries on three continents, but Germany is where I've lived the longest...
Los Cabos has become the new Las Vegas. Stars jet in for long weekends. Spring break rages on Médano Beach. Sammy Hagar and friends rock all night long at Cabo Wabo. But Los Cabos is only one small part of the state of Baja California Sur. Keeping the true spirit and culture of this Mexican peninsula alive is a series of small towns scattered...
For many Americans and Canadians, Europe sits firmly at the top of the list when it comes to enchanting possibilities for part-time living. From the stunning beaches of Sardinia and breathtaking forests of Slovenia to the urban magic of Vienna, Barcelona, Bordeaux, and Prague...
If you’re looking for a place to sink your toes into the sand, swim in the ocean, and admire a stunning tropical sunset in peace, then Mexico’s Caribbean coast is perfect for you. Read on to discover the best destinations to retire on Mexico’s Caribbean coast…
The annual harvest festival of San Vino, simply called Batalla del Vino by locals, is an ancient event that celebrates the Catholic martyrdom of St. Peter, but originates in far older, pre-Roman festivals that centered on religious ecstasy and the mysteries of wine.
Lake Chiemsee is exceptionally clean, large, and boasts three islands. The largest is the Herreninsel, followed by the Fraueninsel, and finally, tiny Krautinsel (so named because of the herbs and vegetables that were once grown there).
It’s amazing just how much there is to experience in Malta, despite its relatively small size. This Mediterranean island nation, located just south of Sicily, offers a surprising range of world-class attractions and activities for all ages. Whether you’re into ancient history, fine dining, diving, hiking, boating, or wandering through vineyards and villages, you’ll never run out of cool things to see and do here...
Being the largest Greek island in the Ionian Sea, and also the birthplace of Odysseus, I was surprised that I had never heard of Kefalonia. I blame Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Lesbos, Kos, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Hydra, Aegina, and the dozen other Instagram favorites for stealing its thunder. But this lack of social media exposure may...
For decades Costa Rica has been among the world’s premier retirement destinations. It still is. You’ll find established and welcoming expat communities all across the country. It’s easy to make friends to explore the jungle with, or to share an ice-cold, two-buck Pilsen beer while watching the sun set from a beach.