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...
International Living
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
This is a timed test.You have one minute to come up with your answer.The scenario: For whatever reasons—political, social, economic, fiscal—you realize you have no other option but to get out of...
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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In the south of France, Patricia C. Brooks’s days are bookended by the morning serenades of roosters and the evening calls of owls. Five years ago, Patricia left her home in Richmond,...
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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...
As I write this from my tiny rental flat in Murches, Portugal—a village three miles north of the popular expat haven Cascais—the wind is howling and dogs bark in the distance. 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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The Balkans are emerging as a new hotspot for Americans thanks to the region’s affordability, appealing lifestyle, and some of Europe’s most breathtaking scenery. This region is a treasure trove of stunning...
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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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Christopher Young, an enterprising American, has made Panama both his home and a hub for his flourishing business ventures. Since relocating from Kansas City to Boquete, Chiriquí in 2010, Chris has embraced...
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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...
