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Taking over a small hotel, so close to the water of the Caribbean that they can hear it from their bedroom, JP and Mandy arrived in Panama during a pandemic, and before they even arrived at their new business, they had their first customer. With no background in hospitality, the couple had to learn as they went.
Packing up the plantation and moving overseas is often daunting if you’re contemplating an expat lifestyle. There’s deep-dive research, numerous conversations about the whys and hows, deciding where to call home-away-from-home, logistical planning to get there, and all the emotions you’ll experience throughout the process...
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa. The Canary Islands make for a great vacation destination if you want to escape from the cold winter weather back home. It is almost impossible to pick the best beaches here as there are so many, but here are some of my favorites.
If you have ever dreamed of visiting France, the French Riviera is the perfect place to start. Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur is more than just glitz and glamour. In addition to watching the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco, the Film Festival in Cannes, and Lemon Festival in Menton, you can also explore little towns, great food, excellent wine, and nature...
Spain’s Mediterranean beach resorts and dynamic cities are alluring destinations for most expats. However, for those seeking a quieter life immersed in traditional Spanish culture, small pueblos off the beaten path offer tranquil pieces of paradise. Spain has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to gorgeous tiny towns.
Many countries around the world have income taxes, but none have systems as bizarre as the U.S. And despite the extraordinary complexity, only 10% of people trying to get through to speak to a live agent at the IRS succeed.
It's pretty quiet on the islands of Greece in March, making it a good time to rent a scooter, get out on the quiet roads, and see what there is to see. There’s a window of opportunity to catch the full beauty of the islands and sample what year-round life is like in destinations which change their character entirely from one end of the year to the other.
Even after 12 years spent living in France, I’m still thrilled to wake up every morning in this beautiful country. Here's a list of some of the things that I find absolutely fabulous about living here. Of course, the list keeps growing every year, and I hope to feel as excited as I do in the next 12 years to come:
Benidorm is a port town in the province of Alicante, part of the autonomous region of Valencia, Spain. A tourist destination since 1925, the town holds fast to its vibrant reputation—offering the best beaches, the most exquisite dishes, and the liveliest nightlife scene. Discover the splendor of one of Spain's most popular summer destinations...
"I've worked in the medical industry for a long time," he says, "as a paramedic and now as an IT consultant. My research showed that Costa Rica has great dental care... And it's a country that's easy to get in and out of." One clinic in particular—Prisma Dental—got really good reviews. Christopher called and was able to communicate easily in English.