Travel

Tavira is found in the Algarve, the region Live and Invest Overseas has identified as the world’s top place to...

In my office in Panama City, hanging on the wall opposite my desk in a place I see every time...

We remind you often of the opportunities on offer in Panama for the investor... the second-home-at-the-beach buyer... and the entrepreneur......

Twenty years ago, Vicki and I spent our first Christmas in Paris. We stayed in Paris all that winter and...

For tourists and foreign residents, Cuenca's Christmas Eve Paseo del Niño parade, or Passing of the Child, is a colorful,...

Since Survivor and Temptation Island put it on America’s radar, sleepy little Belize has been attracting attention for its white-sand...

Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...

For those of us who grew up in a snow country, it seems odd to be walking around in tee...

Yesterday, I told you about two of the biggest things I've learned through my international moves and experiences as an...

For my family and me, one of the greatest things about living an expat life has been the combining of...

I hosted the first conference of my career more than 30 years ago in Costa Rica. It was a tour,...

James Joyce’s “The Dead” is often praised as the greatest Irish short story ever written. Though I first read the...

1. In Belize, English is the official language iStock/aga7ta Belize being English-speaking does have its advantages....

These days, as you know, Lief and I are dividing our time between Panama and Paris. As we head into...

With the whole world going through a pandemic, many countries have different rules and restrictions regarding travel. This causes a...

When visiting a new country, we usually tend to favor traveling during the summer months—peak tourist season. But is it...

Moving overseas comes with a lot of goodbyes. We say farewell to our houses, our families, our coworkers, and our...

Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force...

When in Panama… going to the San Blas islands is something you can’t miss. San Blas or Guna Yala is...

Starting on New Year’s, Panama has different ways of celebrating the public holidays. Some holidays are celebrated with parades and...

Moving a pet across international borders can be a daunting process, but not an impossible one. There are only a...

Poor infrastructure in Central America has left the Caribbean coast largely untouched. In Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras pretty...

Located in the picturesque blue waters of the Mediterranean, the beautiful island of Cyprus has been a top spot for...

For North Americans, Halloween is all about jack-o-lanterns, spooky or comical costumes, trick-or-treating, and excessive candy consumption. In other parts...

Now that Panama has reopened her borders and eased quarantine restrictions, I'm reminding myself of all the reasons this little...

Around the globe, countries have faced the COVID-19 pandemic differently. In Colombia, we experienced strict lockdowns that affected our ability...

If you want to spend time in Belize… certainly if you’re thinking about moving to Belize, you’ve got to shift...

Boquete, Panama’s #1 expat haven, is also a wonderland for tourists and locals alike. There is so much to do...

On Oct. 1, Belize reopened its Philip Goldson International Airport to receive international flights. Prime Minister Dean Barrow commented that the country is now ready to receive...

Portugal is a country that lies along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. To the north...

Absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder, and our extended time away from Paris these past several months has...

One of the most frequently asked questions by travelers is if their current health insurance will keep them safe and...

Bookstores, universities, market squares, and cafés are four things that make a city worth spending time in. In Krakow last...

Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital, after Athens. This is a global city because of its important role in the...

For overseas travelers’ insurance from back home may cover them while they are traveling overseas, however these options are limited...

We recently discussed the five best destinations for medical tourism. We also gave a definition on what medical tourism is…...

This doesn't have to be all or nothing. You could "retire overseas" and still spend part or even lots of...

After months of lockdown-induced restlessness and pandemic-related stress, it's only natural that many of us are dreaming about getting back...

Access to reliable internet is one of the major decisive factors when looking at countries to relocate to. Whether you’re...

The the atmosphere of Colombia and its people, the cheerfulness in the streets, maintains a certain air of serenity and...

Whether you’re just visiting Portugal or just moved to this beloved retirement haven, you might be overwhelmed by what to...

One skill that is extremely beneficial for living, traveling and investing overseas is the ability to speak multiple languages. Being...

Although the summer season is well behind us, that doesn’t mean that our yearly traveling window is closed. With the...

Basking in the warm sun while laying on breath taking beaches sipping on an ice-cold beer or a tropical cocktail...

“Can I move my dog/cat overseas?” Yes, absolutely. Whether or not you can bring your furry friends along with you...

It’s so hard to shift back into real life after being in vacation mode… my mind has been continually wandering...

Portugal is a small country, but there is a definite geographic barrier between the country's northern heartland and the Algarve—the...

Ordinarily this time of year, Lief and I would be enjoying an adventure somewhere exotic and fun. This year this...

What stands out in memory from our three-week adventure along the Silk Road? Here are my eight most memorable experiences......

"Few people like you make it this far," our guide Anthony told us with a big smile as we approached...