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There is something for everyone in Albania—beaches, mountains, fertile valleys, and bustling regional cities with some surprising features, attractions, and history. Here are just a few reasons to live in Albania.
Mention the word “Caribbean” and most people think of places like Aruba, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and other tourist-rich dollops of sand. The region conjures well-deserved images of crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches. And there’s no question: If you like sun and san...
Indonesia offers a retirement visa officially called ITAS Lansia-Retirement Temporary Stay Visa (lansia stands for lanjut usia). You have to be 55 years old or older to get this visa and the initial cost is less than $700 (plus around $700 to renew). One condition of this visa is that you must hire local staff, such as a housekeeper or a gardener...
Under the leadership of former President Rafael Correa, the Ecuadorean government created the new coastal highway called the Ruta del Sol, or in English, the Route of the Sun. Thanks to that Herculean effort, we can now drive the entire coastline northward from Ecuador’s “Miami Beach,”
Along the western coastline of Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way skirts the edge of the Emerald Isle with jaw-dropping grandeur, offering big wave surfing, picturesque walking paths, and extreme climbing. And along its southern reaches is the Dingle Peninsula...
From flakey spinach pies filled with goat cheese to fresh grilled octopus drizzled with lemon and olive oil, Greek food never fails to leave an impression. Beyond island hopping, Greece is probably most famous for its remarkably delicious cuisine.
The phrase “Greek village” often conjures up images of adorable donkeys, olive tree orchards, fields of ripening produce, elderly town locals, and quaint shops with handcrafted items. The reality is often different, and many modern Greek villages...
I’m waiting to catch sight of a lunar eclipse on this clear, starry night, and I’m shivering in my fleece jacket. I almost didn’t bring it along. I just left the steamy, tropical weather of Galle, on Sri Lanka’s beautiful southwest coast, six hours ago but that’s OK...
With many U.S. states allowing medical marijuana or related products, the plant has become a go-to remedy to ease a variety of symptoms and conditions. We’ve had significant reader interest in how the countries International Living covers are dealing with this issue. The concern: If I settle in a certain country, can I continue to use medical marijuana...
If you grew up reading stories of the Greek gods and myths, a visit to Greece won’t disappoint you. From the twelve gods who sat on Mount Olympus to the Oracle of Delphi, Greek mythology captures not just our imaginations but our hearts as well.