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Modern society has created a yawning chasm between the food we eat and where it comes from. In the 10 years that I have lived overseas, I have been fortunate to learn many lessons about the origins of food and the way it is prepared. These lessons have made me happier, healthier, and wiser.
The Makarska Riviera has been a magnet for sun and fun-seekers for generations. This rocky coastline in southeastern Europe has a fantastic mix of beaches, hiking trails, and historical sites. If you’re thinking about visiting or living along this stretch of coast in Croatia...
My wife, Tricia, and I have lived abroad for over a decade and have visited more than 60 countries. We have seen several types of doctors over the years and visited the emergency room in multiple countries. We have also sat in a dentist’s chair under the flags of Malta, Serbia, Croatia, Germany, Montenegro, and the Republic of Georgia...
Located about an hour’s drive east of the international airport in Málaga, the hilltop town of Salobreña is considerably quieter than its neighbors on the Sunshine Coast (Costa del Sol). While its beaches do attract sun-seeking tourists...
Budva is famous for its beaches. This city in Montenegro features a beach that is about a mile long and attracts thousands of visitors a year. However, Budva is far more than a sun and sea destination. The area has a history dating back at least 2,400 years to the ancient Greeks. It also has a thriving informal dining scene...
Located near the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Occitanie region of Southern France, Béziers is surrounded by almost 1,158 miles of vineyards. The town lies at the heart of the largest wine-producing region in the world and is brimming with historical sites...
Waves rolled and crashed along the bay’s rocky slopes. The steady roar would crescendo when the waves hit the breakwater, throwing a fine mist into the air. Despite the thunderous cacophony, the waterfront town of Komiža was peaceful and quiet. It was late January on the Croatian island of Vis, and the tourist season was still a few months away...
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish galleons combed the New World for gold. Much more recently, in the northeastern Spanish city of Girona, Michele and Stanton Cohen struck lifestyle gold in their retirement. They moved to Girona over three years ago from Yuma, Arizona...
Walk the narrow, leafy streets of Nîmes, in southern France, and you may find yourself longing to wear a Roman toga. While the city is the birthplace of Serge de Nîmes, or “denim,” as it is commonly known, it is the 2,000-year-old Roman architecture that may inspire you to wear some Roman attire...
Hollywood should shoot more films in Lisbon. The city enjoys about 2,800 glorious hours of sunshine a year. Its rolling hills and vintage tram cars could double for San Francisco. Colorful homes line the city’s cobblestone streets, offering an ideal backdrop for any romantic...