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Driving in any foreign country can be a bit daunting, even in a place like Belize where you drive on the right side like in the U.S., and the signs are in English. Belize has a nationwide highway but this highway is more like a two-lane country road in the U.S. Overall, Belize is a gorgeous place to drive. My favorite route is the Hummingbird Highway...
There are plenty of islands in Europe where you get warm weather for much of the year, attractive coastlines, and a range of amenities like water sports, seaside restaurants, and other fun in the sun. You can head to charming seaside villages where life remains much as it has for centuries…or full-service resorts packed with vacationers.
What is an Expat? Our experts discuss what it means to be an expat.
With a few exceptions for emergency or urgent care, Medicare plans will only cover you within the U.S. and its territories. But should you maintain your coverage when you move abroad? Expert Ron Elledge answers some common questions.
We want your opinion! Who do you think should spend a month enjoying a test-drive retirement in The Algarve, Portugal? From the thousands of entries we received, we’ve narrowed the field to 20, who have submitted a video on why they deserve to be chosen. And now we’d like your input. Watch the top entries and vote.
“This isn’t what I was hoping for,” my fiancée Yuliya grumped as we strolled a mundane street from the train station of Karlovy Vary, the 650-year-old Czech spa town founded by Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, Charles IV. Five minutes later, as we approached the town center, she had drastically recalibrated: She was in love.
One country stood out and they returned time after time: Portugal. Ultimately it captured their hearts and they knew they wanted to make it home. “It was the Portuguese people that really sealed the deal for us,” David says. “They are so gracious and welcoming, even to those of us that don’t speak the language.
As the world slowly opens up and we yearn to travel again, the first thing to consider before you book that getaway is your own health. With travel comes risk for exposure to the COVID-19 virus, and good underlying health means a safer journey. We asked Shane McCarthy D.O., who has over 20 years’ experience as a primary care physician, for advice and tips to help you travel safely in the future.
My old life, long days of loud alarms and being a first responder running fire drills daily in the Navy, is over. I love my new life and am thankful for my little slice of heaven on Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. No more sweating, adrenaline pumping, running around ships. Here, now, I can relax.
Dia de Muertos (day of the dead) is one of Mexico’s most famous religious traditions and takes place every year on November 1 and 2. It is not a “Mexican Halloween” as some may think, in fact, it has nothing to do with this American tradition...