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Thanks to its two coastal regions, Colombia has some of the most incredible beaches in South America. They line the Caribbean and Pacific seashore of the country, offering visitors white sands, clear blue waters, and scores of charming restaurants, boutique hotels, and shops within reach.
Under pressure, the Portuguese government has now agreed to allow the golden visa programme to continue as is until final legislation is passed and promulgated. Applications currently in the pipeline will fall under the existing rules.
A wine lover from an early age, Ann Kuffner found an undiscovered trove of fine wines in the highlands around her adopted city. It goes perfectly with the cultured, sophisticated urban lifestyle of San Miguel de Allende.
After three years in Mexico, my residence was expiring. Although I’d traveled extensively, there were still a few cities to visit before leaving. So my husband, Sergio, and I set ourselves a challenge: Six days, five cities, and a budget of $650 for two. We exceeded our own expectations and even came home with change.
Surrounded by the azure Aegean Sea, the island of Hydra comes with all the trimmings you’d expect from a little Greek oasis... gorgeous coastal views, a hot climate, and Old World charm. And it’s one of the few Greek islands that’s “wheel-free”—no cars, motorbikes, or even bicycles. Everyone on Hydra gets around on foot, by donkeys, and in sea taxis.
When I first visited the central Mexican highlands town of Patzcuaro, I came to understand what draws expats to the area. At 7,200 feet in elevation, the air is crisp and cool; even in July, it’s mild enough that you’ll want warm clothes. The local culture is rich and vibrant. Patzcuaro is large enough to have most of what you need, but small enough that...
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Once regarded as the most violent city in the world, today Medellín draws in folks from all over. It’s youthful, entrepreneurial, and dynamic. It’s also astonishingly modern, clean, and easy to get around. Its economy is now among the fastest-growing in Latin America and a magnet for foreign investment. Two decades of urban development driven by...
“I’m too old to learn a new language!” is a phrase we hear a lot at International Living. But it’s based on a misconception. Janet Buell didn’t swallow the old line about it being difficult. Instead, she enrolled in a full-immersion Italian class in the picturesque Tuscan city of Siena.
Living in Tilarán on the west side of Lake Arenal allows Molly Ruland to spend less money daily. "Life in this area is cheaper than on the beach," she explains. "Rentals in town can cost around $500 a month."