For ancient peoples, the Mediterranean and the land around it was the extent of the known world. The Phoenicians dominated trade for centuries. The Greeks colonized it extensively. The Romans called it Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) when their empire encircled it.
As IL’s Roving Latin America Editor, I have the privilege of traveling to some of the most beautiful places in the world. But because I’m interviewing expats about their lives…checking out real estate deals…and jotting down prices for produce in...
Racing a pod of dolphins riding your wake…gazing at the Milky Way in all its splendor…hopping from private island to isolated cove…catching fresh mahi mahi for dinner. There are many pleasures that come with sailing the open sea, whether you’re...
It feels as though it was fate that brought Bobby Blanchard and Nan Lippard to Mexico...and to the bustling resort city of Puerto Vallarta, on the Pacific coast, in particular. “It’s the friendliest town I’ve ever lived in...
It’s about 75 F and sunny…a slight breeze rustles the potted palm next to me. I’m on my rooftop terrace. I spend a lot of time up here to take advantage of beautiful weather and the views...
The only ice we like is in our drinks," says Kristina Denstedt, 57. "Winter in Canada is actually when the weather is most pleasant here on the Riviera Maya. Daytime temps are in the low and mid-80s F and there's little humidity."...
Doug and I have both traveled, but Puerto Vallarta swept us off our feet. Not just the town, but the people we've met," says Cindy Corty, 63. "My biggest trepidation when moving somewhere is making friends....
With a spring-like climate all year round, tree-covered mountains sloping to the warm waters of the Pacific, and a great sense of community, Panama's Chiriquí region, and particularly the town of Boquete, has attracted savvy expats for decades. Constant sunshine, small-town values, and a relaxed, tropical lifestyle tick all the boxes for a dream retirement destination.
When Roger Azevedo first bought a house for retirement he was seeking out warm weather and a relaxed lifestyle, so understandably his first port of call was Florida. But he soon discovered this “traditional” retirement wasn’t for him...
A lively seaside promenade and downtown district full of bars, restaurants, and cute shops. Goldensand beaches bustling with activity. Live entertainment galore. And for less than $150,000, you can have a penthouse condo right at the heart...