Podcast: Trapped in the Corporate Bathroom — My Portugal Escape
Glenda Cole quit the stress of a high-powered career in corporate America for a new home, new country, and new life in International Living’s top-rated retirement destination—Portugal.
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From a Vermont Farmhouse to a $147K Treehouse Home in Costa Rica
An 1880s farmhouse in Vermont might sound like a dream vacation spot… But when that’s your everyday life, where do you escape to? A quirky little treehouse in Costa Rica. That’s the overseas home my husband, Tim, and I built and we couldn’t be happier.
Video: My Belize Wine Bar Funds a Caribbean Dream Life
Jana Belknap, 53, traded the glitz n’ glamour of working in Hollywood, for the life she always dreamed of. Escaping Tinseltown’s trappings for a Caribbean island paradise – no more time in the high-pressure world of TV and movies. Now, her days are balanced, laid-back, indulging in one of her great loves: wine and cheese.
10 Reasons to Consider “Poor Man’s Provence”
I knew nothing about Occitanie when I moved to France. It just happened to be the location of an apartment I could afford on a limited income. Nine years on, still living happily in the same small village, I've discovered that Occitanie has all the features that draw hordes of visitors to Provence, but it's less discovered, less touristy, and less expensive.
Podcast: Exploring Mexico City’s Neighborhoods with Jason Holland
Whether it’s the antique stores of Juarez, the urban parks of Hipódromo, or the upscale modernity of Polanco, Mexico City is a hive of activity, antiquity, prehistory, and urban charm. Jason Holland knows it intimately, and shares his insights in this week’s episode of Bigger Better World.
Road Trip Along Portugal’s ‘Route 66’
The Estrada Nacional 2, or just N2, is the longest national road in Portugal at 739 kilometers. One of the longest national roads in the world, it is outdistanced only by Route 66 in the U.S. and Route 40 in Argentina. It begins in the far north, below the Spanish border in the city of Chaves, and ends at the city of Faro in the Algarve.
10 Things to See and Do in Volos, Greece
Volos, situated 205 miles north of Athens and 137 miles south of Thessaloniki, is one of Greece’s most popular cities, combining a prominent port, a lively seafront, ancient archeological sites, and access to the Pelion Mountain range, the home of the mythical centaur. If you are looking for a diverse place to visit on mainland Greece...
A Fulfilling Life in Costa Rica’s Central Valley
After identifying Costa Rica as a potential new home, the couple took a tour and then rented an apartment for a month to test-drive life in Grecia. They quickly decided it was the place for them. There was a lot about the country that attracted them: There's no army, there's an emphasis on education, and it's close enough to the U.S. that it's easy to get back...
Could León Be Spain’s Best-Kept Secret?
Having lived in León for almost two years now, I’ve come to appreciate the provincial capital on its own terms, parameters that include the best aspects of Spanish culture and the quality of life of a medium-sized university town. Few expats have discovered this gem, making it one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. Here are five reasons I’m glad I found...
A Second Passport Can Be a Life-Saver… Literally
These days, I never travel anywhere without both of my passports. You just never know what's going to happen in this crazy world, and having two travel documents doubles my chances of getting out of a tricky situation.