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It was the Great Navigator himself, Christopher Columbus who discovered Costa Rica. The year was 1502, and Columbus was making his fourth and final voyage to the New World. For the next 320 years, Costa Rica, the “Rich Coast” was a Spanish colony...
Crossing one bridge beyond Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, then a short climb along cobblestone streets to the hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo, my expat friends and I tucked in at our favorite outdoor café—readying for nature’s dazzling sunset overture. We were anticipating our aperitivo (happy hour) cocktails...
Going to the feria is a great way to pick up fresh produce at good prices, but sometimes you need something that the feria doesn’t have. This is where a grocery store comes in. There are a few differences between grocery stores in Costa Rica and the U.S. so let's take a look at them...
When you’re home in front of your computer dreaming of escaping to an ideal climate, you don’t conjure up images of shoveling snow…nor do you dream of the other extreme where it’s too hot and you spend your days in air conditioned buildings. No, the skies are blue—the temperature is perfect—birds are singing...
Although I have seen many stunning cities in Europe, the three towns in the northernmost region of Italy known as the South Tyrol stand out for their beauty. My husband, Barry, and I visited the area en route to the enchanting silvery Dolomites, never guessing that the cities of Bolzano, Merano, and Trento...
For a town which started out with very humble beginnings, Seminyak has certainly evolved into one of Bali’s most fashionable areas. Originally a detached town with rice fields, farms, and local villages, it’s become an extension of Legian, with high-density shopping and fine-dining restaurants...
I’ve spent time as an expat teaching English in Abu Dhabi and as a freelance writer, jumping from city to city as a digital nomad—and have personally experienced the many ways in which the digital nomad movement diverges from the classic expat way of life...
I think it depends on what country in which you are living if medical evacuation insurance is necessary. Some countries, like Colombia or France, have excellent medical facilities which are on par with North American quality and advances. In my opinion for most countries...
Movie producers and directors pick exotic locations with extraordinary scenery for their movies. Everyone has seen these lush jungles, deserted beaches, breathtaking mountains, quaint villages, and bustling cities on the big screen. Even as CGI and green screens become more widespread...
With an estimated 89 million travelers crossing her borders, France was the most visited country in the world in 2017. I’ve been living in this delightful country since 2010 and have been fortunate to visit many of its regions. So this news hardly came as a big surprise. Wherever you decide to go in France, Read more...: How to Take a Tour of France Without Breaking the Bank