Which Golden Visa Is Right for You—Spain or Portugal?

Which Golden Visa Is Right for You—Spain or Portugal?

Several European countries offer the option of obtaining legal residence through investment—often investment in real estate—in the country. These so-called “Golden Visa programs” aim at offering citizens of non-European Union countries a legal (and easy) way to gain residence and access to the EU. Here are the programs in two popular countries...

Bali’s Best Beach Town: Frangipani-Scented Sanur

Bali’s Best Beach Town: Frangipani-Scented Sanur

You, my friend, are the very definition of a man living the overseas dream.” Steve Dowler laughed, but he didn’t disagree with me. Tanned and smiling, he skillfully steered his gleaming black motorbike at a snail’s pace down Sanur’s quiet backstreets, as I strolled alongside. The sun was beating down and cheery shopkeepers called out friendly hellos as we passed by...

The Best of Affordable Italy: Tranquil Beaches, Cultured Cities, and Homes From $58,400 Part One

The Best of Affordable Italy: Tranquil Beaches, Cultured Cities, and Homes From $58,400 Part One

Sipping Aperol spritz at an outdoor café while watching the high-fashion parade of the evening passaggiata unfold along marble-lined promenades…or lazing on the terrace of a centuries-old stone farmhouse as the heat haze shimmers on a vista of cypress trees and olive groves… Everyone has their own personal dream of Italy...

The Best of Affordable Italy: Tranquil Beaches, Cultured Cities, and Homes From $58,400 Part Two

The Best of Affordable Italy: Tranquil Beaches, Cultured Cities, and Homes From $58,400 Part Two

If you want art and culture, Italy has plenty of that. The world’s most acclaimed artists and composers lived and worked here, defining the concepts and ideals of their fields. There are countless places to enjoy world-class museums filled with archaeological artifacts and exquisite art. But a region that stands out for its quality of life and beautiful cities is Emilia-Romagna. It’s one of the wealthiest regions in the country and offers great lifestyle, with a blend of outdoor activities and cultural pursuits.

Micro-Condos: Turning Small Homes Into Tidy Profits

Micro-Condos: Turning Small Homes Into Tidy Profits

Lately it feels as though you can’t turn on CNN, or NBC, or flick through the lifestyle pages of a newspaper without seeing something about either micro-condos or tiny homes. Most reports focus on London, Toronto, New York, and the like. They’re the places where the media is starting to pay attention to the phenomenon. But it’s old news already in cities like Hong Kong or Tokyo. The best opportunities to profit from this micro-condo trend are in the places that resemble the Londons or Tokyos of 20, 30, or 40 years ago...

Village Life and Rental Income in the Heart of France

Village Life and Rental Income in the Heart of France

Byron and Kelly Harker enjoyed their life in Canada. Both natives of Vancouver, their roots went deep, with family, friends, and jobs in the area. But adventure often comes calling at unexpected times, and this was the case with the Canadian couple. Today their home is nestled in the bucolic riverside landscape of France’s picturesque Loire Valley...

Finding a Profitable Niche (or Two) in Puerto Armuelles

Finding a Profitable Niche (or Two) in Puerto Armuelles

A GPS system, a rental car, and a few wrong turns. That’s how Debbie and Patrick Fishell found their way to the coastal town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, the couple were always keen travelers. “We spent eight years in Micronesia running a charter boat business, and all three of our children were born overseas...