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It took me just a few days to realize I wanted to live on one of the world’s most enchanting islands. Cyprus is located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The island has sandy beaches and crystal-clear water, but it also has hills, mountain...
Panama boasts cool mountain havens and country hamlets…miles and miles of beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean… and of course, a modern capital famous for its sparkling skyline. With so many destinations and climates to choose from, planning a scouting trip can feel like an impossible task...
If you have ever dreamed of visiting France, the French Riviera is the perfect place to start. Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur is more than just glitz and glamour. In addition to watching the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco, the Film Festival in Cannes, and Lemon Festival in Menton, you can also explore little towns, great food, excellent wine, and nature...
Initial impressions can be so telling. Within minutes of leaving the airport I sensed the dizzying scale of Madeira’s mountainous peaks and craggy cliffs. I saw houses surrounded by blazing bougainvillea and banana leaves, the vegetation offering clues as to what to expect...
Always wanted to live in a foreign country but not sure how to go about it? A lot of our correspondents and contributors went on retirement scouting trips before making the big move overseas. It takes time to learn which country, and even what town or city within that country, is your best fit. Below they share their experiences and what valuable lessons they learned:
We want to send one lucky winner (or a couple) to The Algarve in Portugal to experience first-hand the life we report about regularly on the website and in your International Living magazine. The ideal candidate is of (or close to) retirement age, hails from the U.S., and believes that – in the right places overseas – it’s possible to live better, for less.
There is a magical undercurrent that pervades Portugal, a sense of a carefully preserved past. Golden beaches with sparkling clean waters line the western and southern coastlines. Flower-filled meadows stretch toward sloping hills, then rise to mountain bluffs crowned by a 12th-century castle...
Volos, situated 205 miles north of Athens and 137 miles south of Thessaloniki, is one of Greece’s most popular cities, combining a prominent port, a lively seafront, ancient archeological sites, and access to the Pelion Mountain range, the home of the mythical centaur. If you are looking for a diverse place to visit on mainland Greece...
I would have to say the number one question I get asked when I say I live on a Caribbean island is “that sounds amazing… what’s it like?” For me, it is everything I dreamed my life would be. So I’d like to share what my typical day looks like. I like to start the day in a relaxing way. A long walk along the shorefront starts the day out nicely.
Cyprus is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and throughout history has been ruled by diverse civilizations. The Phoenicians, Assyrians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans, and the British have all left their mark. Today, this complex history is reflected in Cyprus’ fascinating cultural sites and its rich cuisine...