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When my husband, Jason, and I were deciding where to spend our honeymoon, one location kept popping up: the island of Koh Samui. Located in the Gulf of Thailand and spanning 95 square miles, Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. It’s also the largest island in the Chumphon Archipelago of more than 80 islands...
Most expats in Bali live in the well-known resorts of Sanur, Ubud, Seminyak, and Canggu and these spots certainly have their advantages, being close to the airport and full of life. But if you’re after a quieter pace of life with less traffic and lower prices, here are three lovely, alternative places to consider for living in Bali...
The Italian lifestyle is undeniably alluring. A nation that puts emphasis on good food, human interaction, and simple pleasures is definitely doing something right. The key is finding a location that is appealing and on the rise, but where properties are still at bargain prices and the rental market is not already saturated...
Moving to another country is much easier nowadays than in the past, especially if you’ve chosen a country that offers an excellent variety of opportunities. Numerous countries fit this description, but for me there’s one clear, standout spot: Vietnam...
Shannon has lived in the mountain town of Atenas for nine years and doesn't think she would live anywhere else. Here's why it has checked off everything on her list...
Roberto and his wife, Marisa, relocated to Coronado Beach, Panama in 2015. He says their four-bedroom home, with a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen in a quiet, gated community, suits them perfectly.
The charming mountain village of Vergemoli sits in an area of Italy known as the Garfagnana, a lush, historical region in the north-western stretches of Tuscany where the Apennine and Apuan Alps meet. Just outside Vergemoli is a national park full of chestnut, hazelnut and oak trees...
For most of us dental care isn’t something we look forward to. Others are downright terrified of the dentist office. My partner and I fall into the first category. We’d rather not think about it though it’s necessary. We’ve both had our share of expensive dental work in the States and forking over the credit card was painful...
A lot of people write about Ecuador’s open-air markets and the vast array of fresh foods the year-round growing season produces. What I wanted to know before I moved here, though, was what the grocery stores were like—especially the differences, because that is what is most interesting...
The Mediterranean Sea, a warm and sunny climate, a peaceful lifestyle waiting to be lived…where are we talking about? The answer might surprise you…it's Malta. Anchored almost in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, 60 miles from the Italian island of Sicily, Malta isn’t a mainstream destination for North American tourists.