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House Swapping: Stay for Free Anywhere in the WorldPosted on May 4, 2012 by Keith Hockton
A few years ago our friends spent a month in Tahiti, one of French Polynesia’s paradise islands. When they showed us photos of the house they stayed in, my wife and I were speechless. They live in Ingleside Heights in San Francisco in a lovely three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The house in Tahiti was 2,800 square feet of beachfront opulence. It came with two maids, a cook, and a gardener.
IL Readers at Home in Oceanfront HavensPosted on April 25, 2012 by International Living
Just a few decades ago there were only two ways to reach the natural paradise of Las Terrenas, on the Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula. You could take a horse, or a boat.
The Tewkesbury Medieval FestivalPosted on April 25, 2012 by anon
The monumental ruins of four different empires line its busy streets. Beside traffic lights and tram stops you’ll find the marble columns of triumphal arches, Roman aqueducts, and the overgrown tombs of Ottoman court officials.
Pickled Sharks, Asparagus, and Art as LifePosted on March 27, 2012 by Darius Fisher
Throughout this month, the Shanghai International Flower Festival puts exotic flowers and herbs on display. You can see a kaleidoscope of color—rare orchids, chrysanthemums, lotus flowers, plum blossoms—you name it, it’ll be there in full bloom.
This month: Steenie Harvey, IL Europe CorrespondentPosted on February 21, 2012 by Steenie Harvey
Five years into my expat life, I look forward to downsizing. In fact, I recently bought a small, manageable, lock-and-leave property in Guanajuato, in the Colonial Highlands.
Ice Sculptures and Camel WrestlingPosted on November 24, 2011 by Darius Fisher
A round-up of the weird and wonderful events taking place around the world over the coming months.
Pirate Week and a Monkey BanquetPosted on October 27, 2011 by Darius Fisher
The Cayman Islands hosts an annual Pirates Week Festival from November 10 to 20. It’s got everything you’re looking for in a pirate fest: an underwater treasure hunt, paddleboard races, and a Miss Pirate Queen pageant. Don’t forget your costume!
When You’ve Exhausted London’s Charms, Day Trip to OxfordPosted on January 26, 2011 by Paul Lewis
City of dreaming spires and of lost causes, Oxford is the obvious destination for anyone who has exhausted London’s charms and wants a day trip outside the capital.
Learn from a Local—Affordable LondonPosted on September 29, 2010 by Steenie Harvey
Gulp! Tickets for the London Dungeon now cost $35.50. Yet many foreign visitors feel compelled to visit it. They also ride the London Eye, traipse around Madame Tussauds—and then moan that everything is hideously expensive.
Three Places to Earn Rental Income in 2010Posted on February 1, 2010 by International Living
If you’re in the market for an appreciating asset, you could earn a healthy income in 2010. Here are three of my favorite investment picks for this year, all of which offer the potential for great rental yields.
The Best Places to Spend December in the SunPosted on December 5, 2009 by Anna Skellern
Snow, sleigh-bells, mistletoe—or the beach? Christmas doesn’t always have to mean a gaggle of relatives, too much eggnog, and bulky winter coats. This year, why not relax in a hammock, with a cocktail and the soothing sun?
Globetrotter: News From Around the WorldPosted on October 27, 2009 by Paola Fornari
This month’s Globetrotting tales…
The Travel Press Talks: October 2009Posted on September 29, 2009 by Anna Skellern
In the buildup to the 2012 Olympics, London is turning into the world’s most tourist-friendly city. Long gone are the gray days of an unhealthy city with bad food, high prices, and serious-looking people.
The Upside of the Downturn in Property MarketsPosted on September 9, 2009 by Ronan McMahon
Distressed property deals are available in many of the world’s real estate markets. But we’ll find the best opportunities in just 3 places…
The Travel Press Talks: September 2009Posted on August 30, 2009 by Anna Skellern
Stop press: South America’s next eco-hotspot—hiding the world’s largest section of unprotected rainforest—is Suriname.
Buy Now in Europe at 50% OffPosted on July 30, 2009 by International Living
Crisis investing means buying when everyone else wants or needs out. At an aggregate level, markets overreact and overshoot both on the up and downside. Assets become mispriced—and that means profit opportunity for you.
Barge Your Way Through EuropePosted on July 20, 2009 by Dan Prescher
From the moment you step onboard a canal boat, you are forced to slow down. There is simply no way to stay wound-up when you spend a week traveling at 5 miles per hour along the canals of Europe. Days are spent dawdling between locks, sampling local food, and wandering to nearby churches and castles.
From China to the U.K.—Where to Shop for the best AntiquesPosted on April 24, 2009 by Paul Lewis
Don’t go hunting for antiques. Let them come hunting for you. A definite goal leaves you vulnerable to the articulate salesman or, worse still, the self-styled expert who will convince you that what he has is what you really need.
House Swapping—the Latest Trend to Save Money When you TravelPosted on March 25, 2009 by Gary Dunn
As an economical and interesting travel option, house swaps, also known as home exchanges, are growing in popularity. I run a home exchange program, and from the feedback that we have received from our subscribers who have done house swapping, it was a positive and mutually beneficial experience.
Waddesdon—a Real Fake Loire ChâteauPosted on January 16, 2008 by William Chamberlayne
This issue William Chamberlayne, our travel editor emeritus and indefatigable wanderer finds a piece of the Loire valley in a corner of England and wonders at its material comforts and degree of warmth.
Is there a novel inside you, struggling to get out? Discover your creative side on a writing course abroadPosted on October 3, 2007 by Laura Doyle
We select some of the best writing courses available to our readers
Earn money while others sleepPosted on May 22, 2007 by Sven Lorenz
Rocco Forte, Conrad Hilton, and Cesar Ritz all earned a lot of money from sleep, or, to be precise, from others sleeping. Their eponymous hotel ventures grew into international dynasties offering travelers some of the most opulent places in the world in which to lay their weary heads. Owning hotels is not something many of us can aspire to, but buying a stake in a hotel is now possible and is a growing investment trend worldwide.
Retro clothing, antiques, eccentric hairstyles, Asian spices, and holistic massage—the best of London’s marketsPosted on October 1, 2005 by Victor Paul Borg
You’ll find some 350 markets scattered throughout London. Following are the best seven for history and architecture…ethnic sights and diversity…bustle and inexpensive trinkets and food. From chaotic Brick Lane to artsy Portobello Road, every market has something unique to offer.
