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Barcelona, Spain to the left and Porto, Portugal to the right

Comparing The Most Popular Expat Havens In Europe
One of the best things about living in Europe, and one you’ll hear touted by all expats who come to live here, is the fact that everything is so close… Whether it’s the compact cities that make walking and biking the main mode of transport, the relatively small countries that allow you to explore your…

The Top 7 Overseas Health Care Havens
Health care is a primary concern for anyone moving overseas and, the good news is, in some places around the world, comprehensive health insurance can be had for US$100 per month.     In some countries, the cost of medical care can be so low that it makes more sense to pay for it as you need…
Historic Turia Fountain (Fuente del Turia) with Neptune statue in Valencia

A Young Family Finding Their Feet In Valencia

“We agreed to move to Valencia for a year, but within a couple months of being here, we knew we’d be here at least two… maybe for good…” I was sitting in a little café across the street from the Torres de Quart, the 15th-century, one-time gates to the city, now surrounded by modern apartment…

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…
Schafberg Mountain, Austria. renaissance travel

Renaissance Of The Golden Era Of Travel
Is there any mode of transport so pleasant… so relaxing… so civilized… as train travel? In Europe, at least, I’d say no. Throughout Western Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, the U.K., Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria), and much of Central Europe (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania), train networks…
Valencia’s famous aquarium

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…
Valencia, Spain

My Euro Road Trip: Part II

[In Photos] On The Road In Europe (Part II) Last week I recounted the first half of my recent scouting trip, seeking new lifestyles and

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