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What to Do in Spain: Best Places to Experience

Sun-soaked coastlines like Costa del Sol, rich cultural scenes like Madrid, historic beauty like in Granada, and foodie hotspots like Barcelona are only a small part of the total incredible ‘Spain Experience’ to be had.
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Where to Eat Like a Local in Florence: Gelato

Fortunate to have lived 3 months like a local in Florence, I explored most of Florence’s neighborhoods. Here are seven favorite areas for your consideration.
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Where to Eat Like a Local in Lisbon

A lively culinary scene awaits in Lisbon’s food markets and old city enclaves, like centuries-old Alfama and Graca, mastering traditional and eclectic dishes.
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Eat Like a Local in Paris: Enjoy the Experience

Throughout Paris, you can’t escape food, even if you wanted to. Tempting dining opportunities multiply right in front of your eyes, whether you meander the Latin Quarter’s cobblestone streets or the elegant Champs Elysees, Paris’ main boulevard.
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Where to Stay in Florence Neighborhoods

Thank goodness I can always go back to Florence .  I already know where to stay in Florence neighborhoods which sit on both sides of the Arno River.  After living in a spectacular Renaissance fairyland for 3 exciting months, I realized that Florence had become my most beloved foreign city and that someday I would […]
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Where to Eat Like a Local in Barcelona

Whether a beach café (xiringuito), tapas bar, restaurant, or food market, you can experience an eat like a local in Barcelona adventure. In Spain it’s not only about the food, it's also a social experience with family and friends.
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How to Live Like a Local in Europe Affordably

Experiencing travel like a local can make even top European destinations affordable for weekly or monthly stays so you can stay longer, spend less, and experience more.
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Where to Go in Ecuador: 3 Best Places

3 of the Best Places to Experience in Ecuador: Quito, Cuenca, and Cotacachi. Arriving in Quito, one of the 3 best places to experience Ecuador, the incredibly stunning skyscape introduces you to unexpected shocking natural beauty as far as the eyes can see. Ancient snow-capped volcanos, tucked neatly in the soaring Andes and ringed by […]
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Best Places in Mexico to Experience

7 Best Places in Mexico to Experience Majestic Mexico graciously offers you a veritable feast for all the senses, particularly in the seven best places in Mexico to travel like a local.  Experience Mexico’s outdoor adventure, ancient history discovery, Pacific and Caribbean beach playgrounds, interesting traditional foods and lasting memories.  Once here, you will easily […]
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4 Best Places in Panama to Experience

Panama, celebrated as one of the best places in the world to visit, proudly lives up to its esteemed reputation and cheerfully welcomes you to share their paradise.
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Where to Go in Portugal Itineraries – 2 Favorites

Where to Go in Portugal Itineraries If you want to see Portugal in all her glory, here are two favorite where to go in Portugal itineraries. You will travel to Portugal’s 3 top spots: Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve where you’ll find many of Portugal’s most immersive and best experiences.  With Porto in the north, […]
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Where to Live or Retire on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Do you want to see which of Spain’s Andalusian coastal towns appeal to you – for a visit or for retirement?  If so, you have 15 glorious seaside spots on Spain’s Costa del Sol to pick from. Since I may live or retire on Spain’s Costa del Sol someday, I decided to pick lovely Estepona […]
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Eat Like a Local in Lyon and See the Sights

Knowing that Lyon is France’s renowned food capital, I desperately wanted to eat like a local in Lyon as much as possible.  And, I also wanted to explore Lyon’s lesser known side to learn about her rich historic past dating back to Roman times. I had only 2 days to visit Lyon after just spending […]
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Southwest France Lesser Known Spots

Now may be the very best time to visit Southwest France lesser known places. Like many return visitors to France, perhaps you’ve already enjoyed Paris’ magic, Provence’s charm and the Riviera’s paradise.  But now you’re wondering … Where to go now? That was me a few months ago.    Beyond France’s wildly popular attractions, I […]
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Plan a South of France Trip: Castles to Cave Art

Before sitting down to plan a South of France trip, I thought I knew France.  In fact, I was certain that I did.  After all, I studied in Tours in the Loire Valley, lived in Nice on the Riviera, vacationed in Provence and worked in and out of Paris for 10 years.  Boy, was I […]
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Where to Live or Retire on the French Riviera

In the past, the French Riviera was considered a beautiful seaside playground only for the rich and famous and glamorous movie stars. But today, it’s possible to live or retire on the French Riviera affordably. While visiting the Cote d’Azur on business over a span of 15 years, I grew to love some of the […]
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Why Retire Overseas Part-Time: 6 Reasons

Like so many of us from the Baby Boomer generation, international travel has become a top priority of mine.  In fact, I may even want to eventually live or retire overseas part-time.  So the question is …  how do you live or retire overseas, part-time or full, if you’re not yet retired or if you […]
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Solo Female Travel in Europe: City Rankings

Popular with many solo female travelers in Europe, these eight cities enjoy top rankings for solo female travel in Europe.  I’ve stayed in all eight of them because each one meets my travel lifestyle preferences and  they are affordable.   The eight picture-postcard cities are very walkable, near water, filled with attractions, offer interesting cuisine, […]
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Digital Nomad in the Algarve – Paradise Found

At first glance, it didn’t occur to me that I might want to travel as a digital nomad in the Algarve.  After all, the beach-lined coastal Algarve is packed with luxury resorts for golfers and tourists, isn’t it?  Well, yes and no.  On my first day there, I quickly realized that the drop-dead gorgeous Algarve […]
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Day Trips from Lisbon or Cascais Beaches

Where to Home Base in Portugal – Lisbon or Cascais Beaches? Cascais is, hands down, my favorite day trip from Lisbon.  Just a short train ride west of the Capital, in Cascais you’ll find a charming fishing village, cafe-lined sandy beaches, picture-perfect ocean views, and a laid-back coastal vibe. Either place is fabulous as a […]
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