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Murcia is a city in south-eastern Spain, serving as the capital of the region of Murcia and its center of culture and history. Lying at the confluence of the Segura and Guadalentín...
International Living
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One of the biggest perks of living in Portugal is the easy access to so many other European countries. So when my husband, Keith and I were invited to a wedding on...
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With costs such as healthcare constantly on the rise in the U.S. and our retirement approaching, in 2016 my husband Dan and I started casting about for a new country to call...
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It was 2017 when a devastating category four hurricane named Harvey made landfall in Houston, Texas. More than two feet of rain fell in 24-hours submerging one-third of the city of two...
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Spain’s Mediterranean beach resorts and dynamic cities are alluring destinations for most expats. However, for those seeking a quieter life immersed in traditional Spanish culture, small pueblos off the beaten path offer...
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Panama stands out among the world’s expat destinations because it offers solid infrastructure and First World amenities close to North America.And when it comes to value and variety, Panama can’t be beaten....
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In a lush green valley, 5,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by verdant mountains, sits the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Medellín, Colombia.Known as "The City of Eternal Spring," it’s a...
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Europe offers a plethora of unique countries for people planning to retire overseas. Since the pandemic, and general political/economic instability, many North Americans are reassessing retirement and looking for more affordable, stable...
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Back in 2013, fed up with snowy Chicago winters, tired of high prices, sick of the long grind... Mark and Kirsten Raccuia left the US in search of a more affordable life...
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Venice spreads before me like a dream, conjuring up images of the watery realm from another time, its beauty immortalized by poets over the centuries. I could only imagine how it looked...
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Many people have an outdated perspective of life in Colombia. The dark days of Pablo Escobar and the drug cartels that are still portrayed in the Netflix series Narcos, are long gone....
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Affordability is often the single-most influential factor in choosing an overseas retirement destination. After all, who wants to spend their golden years counting pennies and wondering how far the next Social Security...
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“As far as I’m concerned,” James McKinnon says, “the weather here is perfect. No central heating, no need for air conditioning. It’s one of the reasons I chose to live here.”We’re in...
