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Portugal Itinerary: How to Spend 7 Days in Portugal
Cruise a river past the terraced landscape of one of Portugal’s finest wine-growing regions. View a Gothic church with 650 pounds of gold plating. Step back in time at Portugal’s best-preserved Roman ruins, and experience interactively the history of the nation’s capital...
Things To Do In Belfast, Northern Ireland
From stunning scenery, to fascinating history, and rich culture it is no wonder Northern Ireland has risen to prominence as a top travel destination. And Belfast, its largest city, is the perfect place to launch your discovery of this captivating region. Here are my favorite things to see and do in Belfast...
Cultural Things to do in Athens, Greece
The words “ancient” and “Greece” are almost synonymous so it is a surprise to many people when I talk about how progressive Athens, the capital of Greece, has become. This is a more recent development but somehow, out of the rubble of a ten-year financial crisis and in the midst of a global pandemic, Athens found its way, and now buzzes like Berlin and Barcelona...
Varna: A Balkan Gem on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria
Settled by the ancient Thracians, then by the Greeks and Romans from the 7th century B.C., Varna, on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, has seen countless conquerors. Nowadays, this Balkan gem is mostly known as the maritime capital of Bulgaria, and for its golden sandy beaches and warm summers...
Aranjuez: Madrid’s Hidden Gem
Spain is one of the most popular expat destinations on the planet. The overall low cost of living combined with a favorable climate makes it a highly desirable landing spot amongst retirees and adventurous youth. Spain has plenty of tourist hubs, but Madrid might be chief amongst them, and it’s easy to see why...
Meteora, Greece: Marvelous Monasteries and Otherworldly Geology
As my husband, Shawn, and I hiked through Meteora’s verdant landscape, scarlet cherries, plump mulberries, and graceful butterflies vied for our attention. We almost stopped to pick a handful of the tempting fruit. However, we were persuaded to continue hiking when we caught our first glimpse of the St. Nicholas Monastery...
5 Best Freelance Visas in Europe
Often the quickest and easiest way for the average American to gain permission to live and work legally in Europe is through a freelance visa. But only a limited handful of European countries offer them. Here are 5 countries in Europe that specifically welcome the independent, freelance worker.
Ireland Itinerary: How To Spend 7 Days in Ireland
Because of Ireland’s long and varied history, astounding culture, amazing food, and widespread use of the English language, it’s perfectly possible to spend seven days in just one area of any of Ireland’s hundreds of interesting cities and towns...
Finding The Perfect Retirement in The Seaside Town of Ericeira, Portugal
Lying on the beach in Lagos in October was the closest thing to heaven I can remember. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, and the water was cool but not too cold to swim in. That sealed the deal for us. Portugal is where we wanted to be...