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The Feel Of Home: A France For Every Season And Lifestyle
Twenty years ago Vicki and I spent our first Christmas in Paris. We stayed in Paris all that winter and...
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Christmas Traditions In Belize: Beaches, Bram, And Rum Popo
Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...
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Learning How To Cook Traditional, Algarve-Style Octopus
When I was growing up in Kansas, fish meant Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks in the frozen department of the grocery...
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Celebrating Christmas In Cuenca, Ecuador
For tourists and foreign residents, Cuenca's Christmas Eve Paseo del Niño parade, or Passing of the Child, is a colorful,...
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The Big Challenges Of Celebrating Christmas As A Vegan
“In my experience, clever food is not appreciated at Christmas. It makes the little ones cry and the old ones...
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Planning For Christmas In France
For my family and me, one of the greatest things about living an expat life has been the combining of...
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How To Make Friends Overseas, Even For Introverts
One of the hardest things about upping stakes and pitching your tent somewhere new is the social aspect. You've likely...
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Traveling in Belize: What You Need To Know About Transport
One of the reasons Belize has become so popular with expats and retirees is the proximity to the United States....
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Living In The Algarve Where Every Day Feels Like August
Here in Portugal's Algarve, sometimes it feels like every day is August. We have been living here for more than...
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My Top 14 Favorite Things About Living In Belize
My 14 favorite things about living in Belize? That'd have to be: #1: Tubing on the Mopan River around Bullet...
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11 Reasons Why Living In The Algarve Region Has No Match
“Have you ever wondered why Portugal is at the center of the world map? “It’s because the Portuguese were the...
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Experiencing Fiestas Patrias In Quebro, Panama
Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force...
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Nubesidub In San Blas Is Island Life At Its Best
I thought places like Nubesidub existed only in movies or the lives of billionaires. Nubesidub is a tiny, secluded island...
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5 Fun Activities To Do Next Time You Are In Belize
My favorite thing to do in Belize? Spend a day swimming, diving, and exploring at Mountain Pine Ridge (MPR). It's...
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Everything You Need To Live, Retire, Or Invest In Beautiful Belize
For me and Belize, it was love at first sight. From the first morning I arrived in Belize City, some...
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Cayo, Belize Is A Great Escape For Expats
In my office in Panama City, hanging on the wall opposite my desk in a place I see every time...
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Everything You Need To Know About Retiring In Da Nang
Da Nang is a clean and modern Vietnamese city and definitely somewhere you should consider if you are thinking of...
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5 Things To Consider When Retiring In Nha Trang, Vietnam
Why Are So Many People Retiring In Nha Trang? Nha Trang, Vietnam seems to cast a spell on expats who...
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Best Places To Retire In Thailand You Might Not Know About
It´s hard to consider the best place to retire in Thailand. Considering its diverse culture and geography, Thailand is one...
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English-Speaking Islands Where You Can Live Or Retire
On English-speaking islands you can enjoy island life with some of the familiarity of home. Visit or relocate to any...
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The 5 Best Places To Live In Italy Today
The best places to live in Italy are definitely places to consider when moving abroad. Italy is experiencing another renaissance......
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10 Things You Need To Know Before Traveling To China
Our two-week Silk Road trek this month could be considered a trip of a lifetime. In fact, though, Lief and...
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8 Fun And Interesting Things To Do In China
Lief and I are just back in the office after three weeks in China. What stands out in memory from...
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Our Two-Week Adventure Following The Silk Road, China
“Few people like you make it this far,” our guide Anthony told us with a big smile as we approached...
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The Road To Calovébora: Panama’s Next Caribbean Hotspot
If you've been in Panama a while or you're considering investing in Panama, you've probably heard about the road to...
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A Turkish Haircut And Trip To A Hammam In Istanbul
Istanbul, with 15 million residents, is the most populous city in Europe. Previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, it was...
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Enjoy Italian City Living For Less In Turin, Northern Italy
If you'd like to explore the pleasures of city living in Italy—but Rome, Florence, and Venice are too expensive, too...
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Santa Marta, Colombia: Hidden Caribbean Beaches And Jungle
If you're a water lover like me, your first impression of moving to Medellín, Colombia may have gone something like...
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18 Interesting City Nicknames From Around The World
Cities and towns have their own personalities, so it’s hardly surprising that many of them have unexpected and creative nicknames....
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The Best Places In The World To Scuba Dive
The best places in the world to scuba dive all are also some of the best countries to start a...
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Why There’s So Much More To Medellín Than Dark Tourism
“Dark tourism” is a supposedly new phenomenon. It’s what people call it when you visit a place just to ogle...
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How Life In Medellín Is Better Than You Could Imagine
We work hard to tell the truth. Still, sometimes, readers get in touch to say we've painted too rosy a...
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Top Countries Where You Can Enjoy A Tropical Climate
What Is A Tropical Climate? A tropical climate is classified as average temperatures of 64 degrees Fahrenheit and above in...
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When Vacations Go Wrong: Recalling A Road Trip In Argentina
Lief wanted to take a vacation. In the eight years that we had been living outside the States by this...
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Go To The Western Azuero Coast For Panama’s Best Beaches
Every Friday afternoon sees an exodus from Panama City as residents drive across the Bridge of the Americas and then...
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7 Dream Places Where You Can Live In The Mediterranean
The best places to live in the Mediterranean are not hard to list. As a matter of fact, living in...
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The Ultimate Portugal Info In Our 2019 Home Conference Kit
Don’t judge a country by its food. Or not, at least, by the first dish you experience. On my first...
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The Romantic Past And Promising Future Of Lisbon, Portugal
"We have a word in Portuguese," a friend from Lisbon, Miguel, told me once, "that doesn't exist in any other...
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24 Essential Apps For Living And Traveling Abroad
Smartphones are now the most important tool for anyone living or retiring abroad. Whatever you are looking for – there’s...
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13 Alternative Wonders Of The World
What are the alternative wonders of the world? Undoubtedly, we’ve all heard of the Wonders of the World. The most...
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Medellin, Colombia And The Six Phases Of Expat Destinations
I was obviously there for the sex, at least according to the taxi driver who showed me around Medellín the...
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Make A Difference: Volunteer With Fundacion Bolivar, Ecuador
Since 2004, the Fundación Bolívar has been helping foreigners, both resident and visiting the country, to share their time, their...
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The World’s 12 Best Places To Honeymoon In 2020
The best places to honeymoon is changes all the time. Which is why we update this guide every year. After...
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Top 10 Reasons To Consider Living Or Retiring In Belize
My first trip to Belize, nearly 30 years ago, was organized courtesy of the Belize Tourism Authority (BTA). I was...
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History Of Belize: From Maya Settlement To Melting Pot
Since "Survivor" and "Temptation Island" put it on America's radar, sleepy little Belize has been attracting attention for its white-sand...
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Which New Country Would Our Editors Like To Visit In 2019?
As I've mentioned, I'm hoping to be able to make time in my travel schedule to see Jerusalem this year. My...
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Our View On Living In 2019’s Most Recommended Destinations
It's that time of year when all the must-go, must-do, and must-see lists are taking over our inboxes. If you're...
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10 Of The Strangest Christmas Traditions Around The World
'Twas the day before Christmas and all 'round the world, we creatures were stirring... Preparing for the big day, spreading...
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A Slovakian Christmas And Other Celebrations In Waterford
"My mother-in-law is coming to us this Christmas. She wants us to collect her... but we're both working up until...
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How I Spend The Holiday Season In Belize
Cozy, flannel footsie pajamas… Warm hot chocolate overflowing with mini marshmallows… And if we were lucky, a snowfall by morning...
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