Retirement locations

Retired and Living in Ireland

When the magic age of retirement is looming many Irish people around the world want to return to Ireland and…

12 years ago

Kissing in the Canaries

I am often asked why I love the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria, in particular, so much and what prompted…

12 years ago

Finding a ‘Best Friend Forever’ in Ecuador

The loaf of German rye bread that I picked up from a specialty bakery—I could write about it forever! Dense,…

12 years ago

The Feuding Expat

Recent emails from correspondents in France and Portugal, as well as Spain, have made me question how friendly expats really…

12 years ago

The Music Bus

I have recently taken to travelling more frequently by bus on the island, particularly if I wish to visit our…

12 years ago

Why Retiring in Costa Rica Won’t Work For You

Retiring in Costa Rica may sound like a dream come true. So far, for my wife and I, it's worked…

12 years ago

The Russians are Coming!

It is fascinating to look at the origins of expats moving to the Canary Islands over the last two centuries…

12 years ago

Retirement in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is part of a Caribbean island called Hispaniola. It takes up roughly two thirds of the island…

12 years ago

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