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The inherent beauty of Italy’s architecture and landscapes has made it the ideal film set for many movies. Who doesn’t immediately recognize the canals of Venice, the Colosseum in Rome, or the cypress-lined lanes of Tuscany? Italy has dreamy towns that are so picture-perfect...
Remember the days when you had to hire a travel agent to plan your vacation, and accept any prices they gave you for your flight, hotel, car rental, and activities? You often didn’t know what to pack. If you didn’t speak the language, it was difficult to communicate and find the latest and best restaurants...
In recent years, Argentina has established a reputation as an attractive destination for tourists and expats. As a vacation spot, it offers vibrant European-style cities, superb food, inviting Atlantic beaches, diverse wilderness, and a welcoming vibe. For retirees, it provides a relaxed, affordable lifestyle...
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish galleons combed the New World for gold. Much more recently, in the northeastern Spanish city of Girona, Michele and Stanton Cohen struck lifestyle gold in their retirement. They moved to Girona over three years ago from Yuma, Arizona...
Traveling and living abroad has many advantages including stunning scenery and a lower cost of living. However, living abroad can pose some interesting challenges when it comes to practicalities like handling money.For example, ATM fees can range from $1 to $7, while withdrawal...
A European river cruise is a must for all those who take their travel seriously. Let me tell you why.One of the most popular and rewarding cruises currently available is Amsterdam to Budapest, a 15-day cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers traversing the villages, towns, and cities of...
Mention Italy’s Lake District and most people will think of the northern glacial lakes—Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and of course Lake Como. Their glitzy reputation as a playground for the rich and famous draws lots of visitors, especially in the summer months...
Do you want to hike among soaring peaks in a remote national park this summer? Maybe you want to explore the same crooked cobblestone streets that ancient kings walked before you. Or, maybe, you just want to relax, floating on a shimmering blue lake while your worries float away along with you...
Is Ecuador safe? This is a question we get a lot from International Living readers. We've asked our Ecuador correspondents Donna Stiteler (Cuenca) and Jim Santos (Salinas) to answer some of our readers' questions regarding safety in Ecuador. Here's what they said...
Walk the narrow, leafy streets of Nîmes, in southern France, and you may find yourself longing to wear a Roman toga. While the city is the birthplace of Serge de Nîmes, or “denim,” as it is commonly known, it is the 2,000-year-old Roman architecture that may inspire you to wear some Roman attire...