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Natale and Capodanno in Beautiful Tuscany

Benvenuti to all my lovely Loyal and New Followers, Well, here we are again reflecting back on the previous month, which in this case is December in beautiful Chianti.Here in our little bit of Chianti in Tuscany, the Italians celebrate

Five Things That Will Change Forever Once You Move Abroad

Moving abroad is not easy. You face new challenges, you get to know parts of you you didn’t know existed, you’re amazed at yourself and at the world. And with this change of scenery, there are some things that will

The Secret To Being Happy In Your New Life Overseas

Holiday travels in the States these past couple of weeks gave us a chance to reconnect with extended family, old friends, and former business partners who reminded us, in turn, where we’ve come from…“You and I couldn’t wait to escape

Is Retiring In Panama Still A Good Choice? If So, Where?

Is Panama 2016 still a top choice for retiring overseas? I was the first to suggest Panama as a good choice for any North American looking for a place to retire that was sunny and cheap.I made that recommendation for

The Morvan Greets the New Year

Nobody comes to the Morvan for motorways, theatres, discos or shopping malls. We are 20 miles from the nearest cinema, although movies are occasionally screened at the Centre Médico-Social in Corbigny, which also offers tap dancing classes, sewing bees, tax

Feeling Homesick In The Holidays? Try These Six Steps

Homesickness is a very common experience for expats in general, but more so during the festive period. For many of us, this time of year tends to revolve around family and friends, and is grounded in tradition and local customs.

The Taste Of Truffles And The Towers Of Tuscany

Benvenuti to all my lovely Loyal and New Followers, The beautiful autumnal month of November will have you salivating over the earthy smells and taste of Tartufo Bianco (white truffles) and Porcini Mushrooms. Our local restaurants were grating raw Tartufo

Why This Gay Couple Chose Languedoc, France, For Their New Life Overseas

Alex and his partner Greg were in marketing and advertising in London. In 2003, they decided to leave the rat race and head to France with the thought of making a property investment. They settled first in Aix-en-Provence, where they

The Truth About Retiring And Living Abroad With Children

The advantages to raising children abroad are many, from a second (or even third) language to a second passport. Children raised overseas are generally self-confident, open-minded, and resourceful. They learn to make friends easily and to adjust and adapt quickly.

Exploring Krakow’s Market Square: Poland’s Culture Capital

Bookstores, universities, market squares, and cafés are four things that make a city worth spending time in. Some time ago in Krakow, we happened upon the world’s first bookshop, opened in 1610 and still a bookstore today. Walking around this