This Is Portugal… Where The West Meets Paradise My husband Dave and I have been living here in Portugal’s Algarve for more than 10 years now, and still every day brings new delights and new things to enjoy… new moments that make you stop, relax, and enjoy the Algarve’s slower pace of life and its…
From Idaho To The Cayo: How We Escaped The Frozen North Here’s our tale of How We Escaped The Frozen North… We came to Belize from northern Idaho. We were used to nine months of winter each year. Now we have 12 months of summer. When my husband David first got this idea of moving…
Portugal, The Flip Side—Here’s What’s Not To Love I’ve been spending time in Portugal since 2013. I knew after the first visit that this was a special place… a place where I wanted to spend as much time as a busy life like mine could handle. So my husband and I went house-hunting… We searched…
Tasty And Healthy Living On Portugal’s Northern Shore Clearly the Celts, Romans, and Moors knew something long before the rest of us. With abundant sunshine, stunning architecture, and affordable prices, the secret is out: Portugal is a top retirement destination. A few years before my husband’s retirement, and after extensive discussions over many glasses of…
The World’s Best Christmas Festival Of Lights I’ve been spending Christmas abroad since 2001 and have come to love the traditions and celebrations that take place throughout Latin America. Christmas in Medellín is the most impressive extravaganza I’ve experienced. My first half dozen Christmases overseas were in Ecuador and were the most enjoyable Christmas experiences…
Cuenca’s Colorful Christmas Traditions It’s been years since I visited Ecuador myself, but as we prepare for our Live and Invest in Ecuador Workshop, my mind has been cast back to this enchanting country… When I was last there, it was for work but it felt more like play. Ecuador is one of the best…
Like Most Things… Thanksgiving Is Better Overseas I would argue that most things in life are better with a twist… something unusual… unexpected… unfamiliar… makes anything more interesting. For me, that’s about 90% of the allure of living overseas—nothing is ever as you expect it to be. And this has been the case with Thanksgivings…
10 Years Later, Here’s What Wendy And Darren Really Think About Life In Medellín, Colombia I am still surprised by the reactions I get when I tell people I live in Medellín, Colombia. A few years ago, my friends and family expressed fear, concern, and disbelief. Today I hear admiration, curiosity, and even a little…
Medellín Versus Cartagena—Two Top Colombia Options Square Off Medellín versus Cartagena… which is the better city for living and investing? We hear this question a lot, so today I’m going to take an in-depth look at the respective strengths and weaknesses of these cities… both with much to offer. Cartagena is a historical resort city…
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