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While the good old days of almost no crime are gone, Uruguay is still safer than most other countries. For perspective, the 2020 Peace Index ranks Uruguay 35th out of 163 countries. (For comparison, the U.S. ranks 121st.) Many say Montevideo offers the highest quality of life of any city in South America...
Over the years, my wife, Joni, and I had travelled throughout France, usually staying a couple of weeks looking for the right place for our retirement. Each time, realizing even more that our retirement would eventually lead us back to France. But where? We had looked at Paris, delightful and exciting, but ultimately too expensive...
This week, the podcast features International Living contributor Bel Woodhouse, an infectiously enthusiastic world traveler and expat who currently calls Cozumel, Mexico, home.
Based on the idea that Croatia could make a good part-time retirement destination, I’ve singled out four coastal cities that would make ideal hubs for exploring Europe: Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, and Pula. Here, you can take advantage of well-developed transportation networks and urban amenities such as hospitals and shops...
Colombian cuisine combines ingredients from the mountains, rainforests, and oceans that surround it. This culturally diverse country has Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences and culinary traditions. Colombia’s agricultural culture has also had a strong influence on some of its most popular meals. The best dishes in Colombia are essentially...
About 18 months ago, I relocated with my family to Portugal, sight unseen. A crazy move you might think; especially with a 12-year-old kid in tow. So, what would make a family leave their beautiful home in the heart of California’s wine country and take the plunge to create a completely new life in a country they’d never visited before?
I’m sitting beside the gentle stream that runs along the centuries-old Philosopher’s Path at the base of three mountain ranges that surround Kyoto. That’s when I notice a white crane standing silently still amidst the fast-flowing water. The crane, or tsuru, is the most sacred bird of Japan. And Kyoto, the ancient capital, is the country’s most sacred city.
The Balearic Islands are a group of islands off the coast of mainland Spain. They are made up of four significant islands: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, along with many minor islands and islets. These four islands offer lovely scenery, beaches, and culture for visitors to enjoy.
I often get the question: where is the best place to live in Germany? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. In this review, I've described different categories of places to live to help point you in the right direction. Originally from the U.S., I've lived or worked in six countries on three continents, but Germany is where I've lived the longest...
Los Cabos has become the new Las Vegas. Stars jet in for long weekends. Spring break rages on Médano Beach. Sammy Hagar and friends rock all night long at Cabo Wabo. But Los Cabos is only one small part of the state of Baja California Sur. Keeping the true spirit and culture of this Mexican peninsula alive is a series of small towns scattered...