Edwin S. Says: I’m a vegetarian and considering a move to Portugal. Is it easy and/or cheap to buy plant-based foods there? What about the availability of organic produce? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Edwin, While Portugal cuisine does feature a lot of meat, you’ll find it easy to buy low cost, Read more...: Can I Get Organic Veg in Portugal?
Ally A. Says: We are spending a week in Marbella, on Spain’s Costa del Sol this September. We are deciding whether to buy a vacation home here or Málaga. Any advice? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Ally, Marbella is one of Spain’s most upscale beach towns and perhaps its most stunning. This Read more...: Should I Buy in Marbella or Málaga?
Stella B. Says: My husband and I have always dreamed of restoring an old farmhouse in the Italian countryside. Do you have any advice on this? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Stella, That’s a wonderfully romantic dream to have. And not as unattainable as you might think. Italy abounds with farmhouses for Read more...: How Expensive is it to Restore an Old Italian Farmhouse?
Janette G. Says: This might sound like a basic question but… how do I get to Portugal? I want to visit, but not sure what the best way to fly there is. Any help would be appreciated. IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Janette, No question is too basic when it comes to Read more...: How Do I Fly to Portugal From the U.S.?
Paul G. Says: My wife and I will be going to France soon to scout potential retirement destinations. Do you have any recommendations for areas to visit? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Paul, The trickiest thing about France will be deciding which part of it holds the most allure for you. It Read more...: Where Should I Visit in France?
Quentin P. Says: How can I get set up with a phone if I move to Ecuador? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Quentin, Most expats in Ecuador rely on cellphones, either using monthly plans or by putting credit onto the phone as needed. The actual phones may cost a little more than Read more...: What Are My Phone Options in Ecuador?
Patrick K. Says: What are the rules governing the amount of time one can spend in France? I am a Canadian and am wondering if I can visit for six months at a time. IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Patrick, For visits of shorter than 90 days, Canadian citizens need a passport Read more...: Can a Canadian Stay in France for Six Months?
Janice P. Says: When I retire, I want to use my time to give back to the community I live in. Are there many opportunities for volunteering like this in Spain? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Janice, There are lots of opportunities to give back to your community in Spain through volunteer Read more...: What Volunteering Opportunities Are There in Spain?
Carl G. Says: A friend told me you can get cheap land in Mexico by buying something called ejido land. Is this true? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Carl, This is technically true, but not something I’d recommend. Ejido land was established in 1917 as a result of the Mexican revolution. It’s Read more...: Should I Buy Ejido Land in Mexico?
Tracey F. Says: What is private healthcare like in Spain? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Tracey, Private Spanish hospitals are often affiliated with private insurance companies. For example, if you have Sanitas insurance, a subsidiary of BUPA International and one of Spain’s larger private insurers, you will go to a Sanitas hospital Read more...: What is Private Healthcare Like in Spain?