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In 2010, Grégoire and Erica Bouthier (now 43 and 38) were between jobs at the same time. They took it as a sign to try a new direction. And moved from Denver, Colorado to Montevideo, Uruguay. Why Uruguay? “It was a middle ground between Europe where Grégoire’s family lives and the U.S. where my family is,”
North Americans are discovering Spain’s sunshine, first-world amenities, easy-going lifestyle, and remarkable safety. Besides the well-publicized expat meccas of Málaga, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, check out these five smaller alternatives for a relaxed retirement. Although nowhere in Spain can...
Mexico is a country that’s frequently misunderstood, and first-time travelers are often surprised to discover how different it is from how they may have imagined it. Here are nine common misconceptions about Mexico.
I am often asked, “where should I go when I visit Colombia”? The short answer is—everywhere. But Colombia is a large country, about the combined size of Texas and California. So, unless your next trip is for several months, let me whittle down some cities and towns on both the coast and in the mountains that would be great places to check out on your next trip...
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...
Croatia is much cheaper than European countries to the west but a bit pricier than its Balkan neighbors to the east. Croatian restaurant meals and apartment rentals might cost half of what you’d pay in Italy, but grocery prices are almost 40% higher than in neighboring Montenegro and Bosnia.
An idyllic setting in an exotic destination, with Western-style comforts and services. A place where communities exist within a pristine, conserved habitat, but which also offers golf courses, water sports, and amusement parks. All that, at Southeast Asian prices. Oh yes, it exists! And the clincher? Over 90% of the population speaks English.
One of the things I appreciate about Uruguay is just how easy it can be to live without a car. That’s partly due to excellent neighborhood shopping at fresh markets and stores with old-style personal service. But for trips beyond walking distance, I’m an enthusiastic user of Uruguay’s superb bus system.
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...
Priscilla found a spacious, one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a large terrace overlooking Vilamoura Marina. The complex features a large swimming pool, garden, underground parking space, and storage facility and is within walking distance of everything. “My rent is €1200 per month ($1,300) which I think is a real bargain,” she added.