I was recently chatting with a friend who has the 411 on Greek Islands. As I am a lover of all things Mediterranean I thought I would share her intel. Here are six of the islands she told me about: Paxos: a peaceful and chill island, offering excellent secluded beaches and access to pedal boats, amenities […]
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Best Barcelona Day Trips
Lonely Planet considers Barcelona the number one tourist attraction in Europe, but is it for the amazing international vibe? The thousands of years of history? The Mediterranean climate? The Mediterranean food? The Mediterranean in general? All of the above? After living outside of Barcelona for awhile now, I too have fallen for the charms of […]
Living in China and Teaching English: the Untold Story
In 2006 Suz deMello’s marriage was falling apart and her brother had just lost a brutal battle with cancer. She “wanted to die.” But instead of ending her life, she changed it, moving overseas to Europe and Thailand. Within four months of leaving the US, she was waking up in her little apartment in Thailand […]
Living Large in Ecuador on $800 a Month
When Susan Schneck tired of the rat race she started looking for other places to live. In her search she looked closely at Ecuador. The climate was good, the culture was great and the cost of living was a fraction of the United States and even countries near Ecuador. Susan has now lived in Cuenca, […]
10 Best Places I Traveled
Everyone always asks, “Where is your favorite place to travel?” Choosing one favorite is an impossibility but narrowing it down to 10 is, well, at least a little easier. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain The four words you need to know about Menorca? Go. There. Right. Now. (Here are […]
Living in Ireland: 10 Things for Expats to Know
Michael and Karin Shepherd had always been interested in understanding and living in different countries and cultures. In 1996, they decided to take the plunge and buy property in Ireland. The property was a place where they could both live and operate a small shop to work and earn a living. Now with over a […]