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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...
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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...
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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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The Dominican Republic is one of the "sleepers" of the Caribbean. Other nations dominate the headlines, but the DR has as much to offer… if not more.It has a stable, business-friendly environment...
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It never ceases to amaze me how ancient wisdom and philosophy get repackaged and presented as something new. My YouTube feed is full of sage advice from stoics, yogis, and Zen masters,...
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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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That must be where they keep the dinosaurs," I said.Driving between jungle-covered Caribbean cliffs, we’d come upon a sprawling wildlife park closed for maintenance. Opening in a few days, the attendant said.We...
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Montenegro, a hidden gem in southeastern Europe, is rapidly becoming a favored Mediterranean destination for expats and travelers. Its strategic location, stunning landscapes, and vibrant expat community make it an ideal base...
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Panama has put together the most appealing program of special benefits for retirees you’ll find anywhere in the world today…and it’s open to foreigners. The program outlines a series of senior discounts...
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I had an amazing dentist visit. How often do you hear someone say that?! Because let’s face it, does anyone like going to the dentist? No one that I know of.It’s one...
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The first thing to know about this fascinating city is that it’s not pronounced anything like it looks. Names of Mexican towns can be tricky, and this one is no exception: practice...
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A few summers ago, I learned that my kids qualified for Irish passports because their father was an Irish-born citizen. Technically, they were already considered Irish citizens and only had to submit...
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With its slower pace of living…focus on renewable energy (A staggering 99% of its energy comes from renewable, money-saving sources…)…and abundance of healthy, fresh foods grown in the country, it’s earned a reputation as one...
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My wife Rita and I have done a lot of traveling over the past fifteen years, and we have tried just about every type of travel. We’ve explored parts of the US,...
