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David Hirabayashi first came to Costa Rica to visit friends who had moved there. "When they told me they were retiring and moving to Costa Rica, I thought they had a screw loose," he says. But when he visited them, he was astonished at the lifestyle on offer. That visit convinced him to move to Costa Rica too. He wanted to be in the mountains...
An idyllic setting in an exotic destination, with Western-style comforts and services. A place where communities exist within a pristine, conserved habitat, but which also offers golf courses, water sports, and amusement parks. All that, at Southeast Asian prices. Oh yes, it exists! And the clincher? Over 90% of the population speaks English.
If citizenship by descent or investment is the best route for someone, I'll always tell them so and point them to the resources they need to do that. But in many cases, the best way to get a second passport is to find a place that you love, settle there, and do your time.
In her article for IL magazine, and in her discussion with podcast host, Jim Santos, Sally explores what it is that makes dining, drinking, and ultimately…living in Spain such a rewarding experience for discerning Europhile expats.
David Brych discovered this relaxing retirement in a town of around 1,600 people tucked away in the rolling hills of France’s Loire Valley. This town has a reputation for producing world-class wine. Vineyards stretching to the horizon define the landscape here. Those same vineyards also drew David to the area.
Whether Colombia is your permanent home or you’re just here to visit, there are countless cultural festivals to unearth. You may even find one that draws you in and moves you so much that you end up coming back every year. In this article, we describe six of Colombia’s best cultural festivals.
"No matter where I traveled, I could never find this," he explains. "Nothing ever duplicated this lake. So, I finally asked myself, 'Why do I keep looking?' That lake is the place." Today, Daniel lives on that lake he dreamed of for so long. He owns a beautiful property in the Arenal district of Tronadora, with his home and two guest cabins, right on the lake.
The town itself is as charming as any you’ll find nestled in the Italian hills. Just 27 miles north of Rome, it’s a sleepy collection of cobblestone streets, endless views, and wonderful restaurants. A place to escape the hustle and bustle of Rome, feel welcome, and walk streets steeped in history.
It was almost sunset, and the countryside of the Loire Valley was tinged with a warm, golden glow. Our hot-air balloon’s basket nearly brushed the treetops below us, so the pilot squeezed a lever to inject more fuel into the flame. Almost instantly, the black-and-yellow balloon soared higher, and we continued our thrilling flight over rows of vines, rolling hills...
The city of Lyon serves up a warm mix of bohemian coolness and modern-inspired art de vivre... the French art of living well. What’s more, almost all of central Lyon is easily managed on foot, and it’s an urban voyage you won’t soon forget.