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Growing up under the dark sky of the Sonoran Desert, I thought I had seen the Milky Way in all its glory, but then I spent a week in Valle de Elqui, Chile. The blinders had been removed. Who knew the Milky Way had dimensions? I could see the swirl of it, millions of miles long. I could see the inside of it, and the inside of the inside. I saw the layers of lightyears.
The other day, my youngest daughter messaged me and said, "Mom, today in my business meeting, we had to share a fun fact about ourselves. I told everyone I just became a dual citizen and received my Irish passport! How cool is that?" A few years ago, I discovered that my kids were entitled to Irish passports. Turns out they had the right to...
In terms of numbers, Mexico is the most popular expat destination for North Americans in the world. And it’s no wonder why. With over 5,800 miles of coastline on the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Pacific, there are no shortage of postcard worthy...
Many people have an outdated perception of Colombia. The country has transformed from its dark past of violence and drug cartels and is now a vibrant, thriving, and welcoming place to live. Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world...
We’re often asked about racial/religious tolerance and about how accepting the locals are in various countries toward LGBT lifestyles. While you’ll typically find a warm welcome in any of the countries we suggest for expat living, here’s what our experts on the ground had to say about the countries they live in.
Do you want to retire in one of those places that looks like a postcard? I know you’ve seen those picture-perfect cards with the turquoise waters, white sands, and a single palm tree stretching towards the bluest sky. Those places do exist, even without the aid of Photoshop. Not only are they real, but there are many countries in Asia where you can find those...
From December to February, you can find fairytale winter wonderland destinations in Greece if you know where to look. Here are three destinations to help you get started. When you imagine snow-covered trees, frost-dusted streets, frozen ponds, and hot toddy drinks, you probably don’t think of Greece, and it may be a surprise to learn that this Mediterranean...
If you've got an ex-husband or ex-wife, there are some important rules you need to know about Social Security. Rules that affect your benefits and how you claim them. It doesn't matter if you're on good terms with your ex-partner, can't be in the same room without a fight, or simply haven't seen each other in years. Or even if you're simply considering...
William and Graciela selected León, Mexico. León is less known outside of Mexico than the beaches of Cancun, Cozumel, and Cabo, the colonial cities of Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, and Puebla. León does not have the frills and popularity of the other places, nor the distractions and challenges. The city’s authenticity and working-class roots were important...
For some time now, Berlin has been near the top of our travel bucket list, but like most Western European cities, it can be pricey to stay for an extended period. So, when we started to throw around ideas for our summer cycling tour, I figured we had nothing to lose by adding a ‘Berlin’ alert in our housesitting app for summer.