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As I embarked on my adventure of moving to Ecuador for my retirement, there were still many things I had not completely figured out. Laying down a solid foundation of research is essential before you move overseas, but there are some things you just need...
Nicole and Adrian Robitu are finishing up their lunch at an outdoor restaurant on the beach at Jávea, Spain. There’s time for a glass of wine and that content relaxation which comes from fine food eaten in sunlight, and no pressing duties to attend to for the rest of the afternoon...
As a last blast of fun, revelry, and feasting before the hardships of Lent, the celebration of Carnival (or Carnevale, as it’s known in much of the world) has grown over the centuries to become one of the planet’s biggest and most raucous nights out...
Mui Ne is a small beach resort village along Vietnam’s south-central coast about halfway between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. The town consists of one main road lined with resorts, restaurants, bars, and shops that stretches about six miles along the beautiful, palm-lined South China Sea coast...
Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address. My husband and I were in our 50s when we first moved abroad...
Batam is the largest city on the Riau Islands in Indonesia, and has recently emerged as a popular destination for visitors not only from Singapore and Malaysia but from all over the world. There’s so much to experience, from golf courses, duty free shopping, spas. and relaxing beach resorts...
Proving that romance can be eternal and not just for Valentine’s Day, we explore retirement destinations around the world that are perfect for the romantics at heart. So, if you are looking for a retirement that comes with walks on the beach, romantic sunsets...
Known as the City of a Thousand Pine Trees, Dalat offers more than enough activities to keep you busy. The town’s 4,921-foot elevation keeps it cool year-round, yet it’s only a six-hour drive or a 50-minute flight to steamy Ho Chi Minh City...
Forty years ago, the island consisted of dirt roads and small beachside warungs, where locals cooked the favorites Nasi Goreng and Babi Guling, but oh-boy, has Bali evolved over the years. Now there are 5-star resorts dotted all over, and amongst the designer stores and local markets, you’ll find upscale restaurants serving the most amazing food.
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica? It’s always the best time. Seriously. Depending on what you’re seeking and where you’re from, it affects your thinking on this subject. For example, almost all North Americans think to come to the beaches of Costa Rica during the dry season. But Europeans favor the mountains during rainy and dry seasons.