Kat Kalashian

Kat Kalashian

Kat has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama and has traveled extensively. Upon graduation from university in the United States, she wasted no time in moving abroad again. She has lived in Panama full-time for four years, now working as Managing Editor for Live and Invest Overseas.

September 29, 2023

The Costa Cálida: Life On The Spanish Mediterranean

Tucked between two much more visited regions on Spain’s southeastern costas lies the Costa Cálida, home to the region of Murcia and its namesake university city, a bustling little spot with spectacular architecture and a fantastic riverside culture. With more than 320 days of sunshine per year and a unique position on the Mediterranean, this […]

September 12, 2023

Expats In Spain Reveal What Life Is Like Here

Discovering Spain Through Its Many Expat Stories… A few weeks back from a whirlwind scouting trip in Spain, and I’m still keeping the culture alive here at

September 5, 2023

Valencia: Spain’s Unsung Glory

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 […]

July 11, 2023

View of the village of Lavardens, in the historical province Gascony, France

Expat Life In Gascony, France Is Not What You Think

France Is Open For Business To Expats [With Photos] “Every home should have at least a pair of Cypress trees at the entry. One at either side of the gate, so

June 27, 2023

Sunset in Zaragoza, Spain with basilica of El Pilar

My European Road Trip: Part I

In Photos: On The Road In Europe Two countries, six cities, and a dozen or