Kat Kalashian

Cyprus has dazzled folks since the beginning of human civilization… These days, the island features the same white-sand beaches, crystal blue waters, and countless lemon, fig, and olive trees… But it now also boasts big opportunities for the retiree or investor abroad: Cyprus has easy residency ($1,000 a month to qualify)… Tasty food (that’s good […]

Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, has so many nicknames and claims to fame, it’s hard to highlight just one aspect of this remarkable city. City of Oranges… Designer city… (World Capital of Design in 2022) Most innovative city in Europe… (third place in 2022) Green capital of the future… (2024 winner) Gastronomic mecca… (host city for […]

It’s the most popular second-home destination among Europeans… It’s the fastest growing expat haven for North Americans… And it’s our choice for the World’s #1 Retirement Haven… I’m talking about Spain. From its stunning beaches to its tranquil mountain retreats, from brand-name cities to glamorous island resorts… It’s not hard to figure out why Spain is so popular. […]

Tariffs are in the news, causing chaos in the global economy. As I write, the U.S. dollar is nearly 10% weaker than the euro and nearly 5% weaker than the pound compared to where it was at the beginning of the year. The S&P 500 hit a low of 10% loss in April compared to […]

“We agreed to move to Valencia for a year, but within a couple months of being here, we decided we’d be here at least two… maybe for good…” Now, it’s been three years and they still don’t see themselves leaving… I was sitting in a little café across the street from the Torres de Quart, […]