Explore the Best of Moorish Spain
What’s a great way to plan your travel itinerary through Spain? In my experience, you can’t go wrong by focusing your attention on the cities and regions that boast the most jaw-dropping Moorish attractions...
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How to Become a Housesitter
A question we’re often asked is “Are there enough house sitting opportunities to go around?” The answer is a resounding yes. We now have so many requests for repeat sits and referrals that we have to turn some of them down. And since we can’t clone ourselves, here are our top tips on how to become a top-rated housesitter...
Things To Do In Belfast, Northern Ireland
From stunning scenery, to fascinating history, and rich culture it is no wonder Northern Ireland has risen to prominence as a top travel destination. And Belfast, its largest city, is the perfect place to launch your discovery of this captivating region. Here are my favorite things to see and do in Belfast...
Varna: A Balkan Gem on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria
Settled by the ancient Thracians, then by the Greeks and Romans from the 7th century B.C., Varna, on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, has seen countless conquerors. Nowadays, this Balkan gem is mostly known as the maritime capital of Bulgaria, and for its golden sandy beaches and warm summers...
Aranjuez: Madrid’s Hidden Gem
Spain is one of the most popular expat destinations on the planet. The overall low cost of living combined with a favorable climate makes it a highly desirable landing spot amongst retirees and adventurous youth. Spain has plenty of tourist hubs, but Madrid might be chief amongst them, and it’s easy to see why...
5 Best Freelance Visas in Europe
Often the quickest and easiest way for the average American to gain permission to live and work legally in Europe is through a freelance visa. But only a limited handful of European countries offer them. Here are 5 countries in Europe that specifically welcome the independent, freelance worker.
Buying an Apartment in Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja (Old City)
Would you like to know about a historic district where you can still find apartments at reasonable prices? It’s Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja (Old City) in Uruguay. Ciudad Vieja is the original eight-by-14-block site where Montevideo was founded in 1730. Today, it’s one of 62 neighborhoods in a city that’s grown to 1.4 million people...
Olive Groves, Pebbled Beaches, and Deep History in Brač, Croatia
It was a gloriously sunny autumn day on the Croatian island of Brač. Determined to find a 1,700-year-old Roman stone quarry, my husband and I brushed past a grove of handsome olive trees with gnarled trunks. Decidedly lost, we chanced upon a mother and son harvesting massive tubs of eggplant-colored olives...
Ocean-Views, Sparkling Sand, and Bumper Retiree Benefits in Coronado, Panama
“When our beautiful view is the Pacific Ocean and the warm breeze blows through our condo, we hardly feel like we are confined. If we have to stay in for an extended period of time because of Coronavirus restrictions, we are okay with that. We love it here,” says Jo Anne Burrill of her adopted hometown of Coronado...
Surfing in Indonesia: The Best Places to Visit
Indonesia is a nation comprising over 18,000 islands, and is known for its array of beaches, many of which are ideal surf havens. Each year surfers from all over the world flock to the islands in search of the perfect wave and an idyllic holiday. One of the benefits of surfing in Indonesia is the amazing number of world-class surf breaks...