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These days, the word “magical” is often overused when defining a place or an ambiance, however, Costa Rica’s Monteverde (meaning ‘green mountain’ in Spanish) truly lives up to this description in every way.Monteverde sits on top of the continental divide high on the Tilarán Mountains...
As the saying goes “Life gets better with age”, but some also swear that age gets better with wine. Living in a wine region can seem like a dream for many wine lovers, but it can easily become a reality in these five overseas retirement destinations....
The 2008 economic tsunami that hit the U.S. nearly destroyed my wife and me. I lost my job and didn't find work for two years. As a result, we lost our house plus several rental houses and all of our savings. At 54 years old, we were starting over.
If you know anything about colonial Mexico, you’ve probably heard of San Miguel and Guanajuato. But Central Mexico is dotted with numerous other flat-out gorgeous cities that tourists—and even expats—rarely visit. These gems are virtually unknown outside of Mexico...
Have you ever dreamed of sleeping overnight in a French castle? What about a yacht moored in the Mediterranean? One of my personal favorite things about travel is finding experiences like these.Indeed, some of my most memorable travel moments have been seeking out...
With over 1,900 species of birds and an array of micro climates ranging from dry desert…to cool mountain…to humid jungle, Colombia, is the second most biodiverse country in the world.Shedding its dark past, Colombia now attracts visitors and people...
Sitting in a café next to the sparkling edge of the blue Adriatic, outside a palace built for a Roman emperor, I catch a glimpse of my ideal retirement lifestyle. With a rich, hot cup of coffee in my hands, golden sunshine filling my vision, and a stimulating conversation with other English-speaking expats, I can Read more...: Video: Discover History and Stunning Beauty in Split, Croatia
London’s most popular attractions are undoubtedly worth visiting, but if you are not the type of tourist who likes to follow the crowd, the British capital will keep you entertained with many quirky things that you won’t be able to find anywhere else...
You could build a very strong case for the claim that Italy’s Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful and enticing places on the planet. After spending a week based in Positano exploring the coast, Capri, and of course a side-trip to the ruins of Pompeii, I can say I whole-heartedly agree...
An overseas retirement offers so many benefits…an escape from bitterly cold winters, affordable healthcare, a wider range of real estate options, and a more comfortable, less stressful lifestyle.In the right locations around the world, what would be an unremarkable budget in the U.S. or Canada...