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I'm often asked about the “best” countries for people looking to retire abroad. There's no easy answer to that question, since countries have different qualities, and individuals have different needs from the...
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Tallinn, Estonia, was the first stop of our 30-day Baltic adventure. The taxi moved slowly through Old Town Tallinn’s narrow, twisting, cobblestone streets. We were astonished as we passed by medieval buildings,...
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It’s no secret that Portugal has become one of the most desirable, affordable, and safest places to live in Europe. With its historic, cobbled villages, idyllic coastline, welcoming locals, and moderate climate,...
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Greece is synonymous with its beautiful islands, and many believe that summer island-hopping is the ultimate way to experience the country. While Greece does offer incredible beaches, the cooler months reveal a...
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In another blow to European golden visas via residential property investment, Greece proposes to end that option as of January 1.Like Portugal and Spain, Greece is shifting its focus to company investors,...
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What causes someone to move away from the country where they were born to a new and unfamiliar place?That was the question that prompted me to write my first book in 2019,...
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Political refugees, they rush to the safety and security of America. They don’t leave America—right?You might be surprised. Among the more than 700,000 Americans who receive their Social Security benefits abroad, you’ll...
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Could I live here?I ask myself that question everywhere I land in the world. As I’m driving or walking, I’m paying attention to the feel of a place.So far, I would gladly...
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My friend Maria is a vigilessa, a municipal police officer in Rome. Her daily beat often revolves around the Trevi Fountain or the Piazza di Spagna, two of the city’s most popular...
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Politics is always a tricky subject... until it becomes personal.That's a lesson I (re)learned at our annual IL Bootcamp in Las Vegas at the end of October.From dozens of consultations with members...
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Master Sergeant Eric Haynes (retired) has a classic American story. Born in Moberly, Missouri in 1966, he joined the Air Force right out of high school and began what would be three-plus...
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A former teacher and Episcopal priest, Jeffrey Clawson has worked for social justice all his life. And today’s divisive political climate in the US alarms him."If you are happy and enjoying life,...
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The America she knew and loved seemed to be slipping away.This was the sentiment plaguing Maureen Steinberg as the 2016 US Presidential election carved a corrosive swathe through the nation.An ambitious real...
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If things get chaotic after the election, will you make an escape? And if so, where will you go?If you’re considering a move, let me introduce you to Uruguay—a country with postcard-perfect...
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The Aegean Airlines turboprop banked hard on final approach into Podgorica, Montenegro. Outside the window, I watched the ghost of Ansel Adams have a moment…Early evening had swallowed the valley below, the...
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My husband has a saying, ‘Kiwis love to go out into the world, capture their prey, and drag them home,’" says Aaron Jones. "That’s basically what happened to me."Aaron and I are...
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Old Town Riga captivated us the moment we stepped onto its cobblestone streets and saw the medieval architecture. What stories were embedded in these stone walls, narrow passages, and town squares?The aroma...
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After a nearly five-hour drive bumping along from Salta through the winding Bishop’s Pass, reaching more than 10,000 feet in altitude—the road cloaked in fog, or reflecting blinding sunlight—we arrived at the...
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We didn’t mean to fall in love. Indeed, Bordighera was meant to be no more than a brief fling. It was simply necessary for us to take a break from our travels...
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October 5, 2023. I stop for a few sips of water, sweat trickling between my shoulder blades. I don’t want to know how red my face is. My husband, Jon, is a...
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