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David Brych discovered this relaxing retirement in a town of around 1,600 people tucked away in the rolling hills of France’s Loire Valley. This town has a reputation for producing world-class wine. Vineyards stretching to the horizon define the landscape here. Those same vineyards also drew David to the area.
Whether Colombia is your permanent home or you’re just here to visit, there are countless cultural festivals to unearth. You may even find one that draws you in and moves you so much that you end up coming back every year. In this article, we describe six of Colombia’s best cultural festivals.
"No matter where I traveled, I could never find this," he explains. "Nothing ever duplicated this lake. So, I finally asked myself, 'Why do I keep looking?' That lake is the place." Today, Daniel lives on that lake he dreamed of for so long. He owns a beautiful property in the Arenal district of Tronadora, with his home and two guest cabins, right on the lake.
The town itself is as charming as any you’ll find nestled in the Italian hills. Just 27 miles north of Rome, it’s a sleepy collection of cobblestone streets, endless views, and wonderful restaurants. A place to escape the hustle and bustle of Rome, feel welcome, and walk streets steeped in history.
It was almost sunset, and the countryside of the Loire Valley was tinged with a warm, golden glow. Our hot-air balloon’s basket nearly brushed the treetops below us, so the pilot squeezed a lever to inject more fuel into the flame. Almost instantly, the black-and-yellow balloon soared higher, and we continued our thrilling flight over rows of vines, rolling hills...
The city of Lyon serves up a warm mix of bohemian coolness and modern-inspired art de vivre... the French art of living well. What’s more, almost all of central Lyon is easily managed on foot, and it’s an urban voyage you won’t soon forget.
Two years ago, after living in Southeast Asia for 16 years, my husband David and I found ourselves looking for a new overseas home… and that meant another list. There’s no right or wrong method for picking where you might live overseas, but personally, I found that making a list helped me to narrow down my criteria. Which in turn helped me find Santiago de Querétaro...
While many people dream about retiring early to enjoy life, far less actually manage to pull it off. Of course, the biggest issue for most is money. Financial experts throw figures at us, like one million dollars, assuring us that retirement will not be possible unless we can manage to stash away this much money...
"When JoAnne gave me the estimate—$ 19,000 for eight veneers, which was just a portion of what she wanted—I was shocked. I felt bad, but I had to renege on my promise." Jim knew there had to be a less expensive alternative, but he wasn’t sure what it was. He and JoAnne knew people that had traveled to Mexico and other countries for medical...
People often think my husband Keith and I were crazy to swap our sandals and life in sunny Portugal for snow boots and extreme winters in Sweden. But we see it all as part of the expat adventure. Our expat journey started in 2012 when Keith and I moved to Portugal. We lived in a variety of homes and regions, learned the language...