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Upon approach, Sikinos pierces the otherwise unbroken plain of the coursing sea. Its harsh terrain is a jumble of arid granite rocks, beautiful and stark against the deep royal blue waters of the Aegean. As we draw closer, the bay opens up into a glorious sandy beach, the shallow water crystal clear. The land rises quickly from the sea to create...
Although small in size compared to other countries in Europe, Portugal packs plenty into its borders. From bustling cities like Lisbon in the heart of the country and Porto in the north, to coastal gems in the southern Algarve region like Albufeira, the country has something for everyone. But not to be missed are the tiny towns...
Spain is blessed with natural beauty, and nowhere is this more evident than in its 16 national parks. Spanning the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, and the Balearic Islands, these parks protect some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. There is something for everyone in Spain's national parks, from snow-capped mountains to pristine coastal...
After living overseas for about 20 years, I've found there are pros and cons to every place and lifestyle. But now that I'm back abroad after spending the pandemic years in the U.S., I remember how many little things I appreciate about life in different countries. Can you relate to any of these?
I'm sharing my physical travails to illustrate a brute fact: The U.S. has by far the highest per capita medical cost of any country in the world. In 2019, the U.S. spent 165% more per capita on health care than OECD average. Americans do not get better health outcomes from this extra expense.
Kristin talks to Jim about her travel-rich upbringing, her determination to find a life that allowed her to carry on exploring the world through her adult life, and how she hopes to help others enjoy a better life living, working, or retiring overseas.
Tequila. For many it conjures up memories of college-era drinking and hellish hangovers. But tequila is more than just a drink… and Santiago de Tequila, in Mexico’s state of Jalisco, about 37 miles from the city of Guadalajara, is more than just the birthplace of that drink. One of Mexico’s famed pueblo magico towns, Santiago de Tequila was founded...
There is certainly no shortage of gorgeous coastline in Italy, being a boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by sea. While I certainly love a boat trip along the glittery Amalfi Coast, my favorite beaches are in towns that aren’t very well known.
With bustling oceanside cities; vast stretches of spectacular coastline; and a near-undiscovered selection of precious historic villages, it can’t be long before Green Spain starts to generate the same buzz among prospective expats that Portugal did 20 years ago.
Well, this list of things I love and hate could probably go on and on, but I've reduced it to the top five things I love about Germany and the three things I hate. If you're also an expat in Germany, I'd love to know if you agree or disagree with my list. Anyway, here we go.