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Usually, I seek ridiculously inexpensive tropical destinations such as Vietnam, Thailand, or Ecuador. But here I am in French Polynesia—in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s always been a part of the world I’ve yearned to explore, plus I thought it would be good to practice my French, which was getting a bit rusty...
To realize their dream of living overseas, Lynn O’Brien and Kiernan Bowles assumed, as many people do, that they’d have to choose between waiting until full retirement age at 65 or leaving their jobs early and sacrificing years of additional income. They never considered that there might be a third choice, an alternative...
At daybreak most mornings, I find myself gazing out at the Eiffel Tower, watching as the sun rises slowly over the horizon and illuminates the famed Iron Lady. The Trocadero platform, which offers the most incredible views of the tower, is now my office. This is typically where I meet clients, vacationers from around the world, before I guide them on one-hour personalized photo shoots of Paris...
David Lee, 56, and his wife Sherry, 55, started their roving retirement in 2018. But theirs isn’t the usual roving retirement story. They work four months to fund eight months of travel and adventure. “Every year in August, we get to ‘retire’ again and go live our dreams for eight months,” says David...
Whatever your reasons for traveling or relocating overseas, if you have a four-footed family member, you’ll likely want to bring them along too. That’s certainly something you can do, but there are some details you’ll need to take care of before you leave...
Island hopping may be what Greece is famous for, but road tripping on the mainland offers you a wealth of options as well. Head southwest, less than 50 miles from Athens, and you enter the Peloponnese, a region filled with rich mythology, varied architecture, stunning beaches, charming villages, and amazing natural beauty...
A visit to the French town of Manosque is a voyage into the heart of the mythical region known as Provence. Far from the glamorous trappings of the Mediterranean coast, this earthy, lost-in-time destination will captivate you with its natural surroundings. This is the land of stonewashed villages, hillsides dotted with olive trees, and flowing lavender fields as far...
After a career in real estate, I revisited the aspirations of my youth, which led to travel writing. For me, it’s been a good move. Here are nine reasons why you may want to consider it, too...
Jennifer, 63, and her husband Steven, 61, live in the calm, residential area of Holland Village, just 15 minutes’ drive from Singapore’s central Marina Bay. They moved here just over three years ago from Canada, and have no plans to return...
One of the joys of eating in Parma is the constant sense of surprise and discovery, even when you’re ordering foods you’ve known (or think you’ve known) since childhood. You’ll find that here, even the most familiar-sounding cheeses are richer and more flavorful, made with pure, fresh ingredients using processes that date back centuries...