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The clock strikes midnight, and the night sky is filled with screams.Don’t worry, you’re not in the midst of a horror film.It’s September 16th—Día de la Independencia de México, or Mexican Independence...
International Living
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"I knew I was never going to retire in the U.S.," says Rose Aletti.After a career in medical coding and data input in Greensboro, North Carolina, the adventure of Latin American living...
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It all started on a work trip. One of those moments when you see somebody doing what you want to do and realize… it could be you.In 2008, Mel Rhoden visited Costa...
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A reader recently asked me about Costa Rica's response to climate change, and it got me thinking about how Costa Rica is an eco-friendly destination. That made me want to dig deeper...
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The beauty, attractions, and history of Italy are all so alluring that visitors quickly get seduced and start dreaming of living here. What many don’t realize on those initial travels is that...
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Indulging in a destination's local dishes is probably the best part of every vacation. Not only do you meet the locals and visit their tourist spots, but you also get a taste...
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A few years ago, I would’ve lumped Croatia in with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia—eastern European countries with recent Soviet pasts and struggles for independence. There was a certain stony austereness...
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Robert S. Says:What is Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad visa, and how does one get it?Global Intelligence Letter Editor Jeff Opdyke Says:Thanks for the question, Robert.The D8 Digital Nomad visa is a new...
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If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country...
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By Sally PedersonIf you're considering living or retiring in Spain, it's important to understand the country's climate and weather patterns. Spain's climate is incredibly diverse, ranging from hot and sunny in the...
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"I felt no stress from the moment I arrived. And I looked around and I saw no stress in anyone, in anything, anywhere. Everyone was always smiling."David Hirabayashi first came to Costa...
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The World Health Organization ranks Spain’s healthcare among the best in the world. Facilities tend to be modern, with state-of-the-art equipment, and Spanish doctors must pass rigorous qualifying exams to get their...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
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by David HammondI moved from the U.S. to Uruguay in 2006. I came for the landscape, the culture, the food, and broadly, the opportunity to live a simpler life. Getting a healthcare...
