Spain

If you’d like to live within easy reach of all the cultural attractions and conveniences of Barcelona but avoid the...

My high-powered, six-speed Opel was stranded... stopped partway through a turn onto a narrow, cobblestoned street, much to the annoyance...

Considering a move to Spain? Here’s my list of things you need to know before taking the plunge on this...

Spain should be near the top of your list for a retirement or second home destination. The lifestyle is fantastic…...

Seventeen years ago I flew into sunny, cosmopolitan Barcelona and thought what a great place this would be to live,...

There is a scene in the 2003 movie "Under The Tuscan Sun" that I now can identify as the moment...

Sunny days, stunning beaches, happy people... A low cost of living, tons of cheap property, and tasty food... Healthy living,...

A recent study into expat happiness around the world saw Old World great Spain dominate the rankings. Valencia was crowned...

How do you get started investing in real estate overseas? To borrow a page from Nike’s playbook... You just do...

Americans are at a disadvantage when it comes to taxes… I don’t think I need to elaborate too much on...

One sunny summer afternoon in 2012 I had the most expensive lunch of my life. Kathleen, the kids, and I...

Along Spain’s southwestern coast is an area you’ve probably never heard of… It’s called the Costa de la Luz, or...

When most people think about investing in property overseas, they think about buying a little beach condo somewhere… a piece...

My husband Lief Simon’s first investment in property overseas was on the coast of Spain. In 2000, Lief purchased a...

Spain is my favorite country in Europe, and it has a lot to offer investors and expats. But for years,...

Is there any mode of transport so pleasant… so relaxing… so civilized… as train travel? In Europe, at least, I’d...

Europe is a continent of myths and legends. Whether it’s the “banshee,” the wailing old woman of Irish folklore who...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

Along Spain’s southwestern coast lies the Costa de la Luz, or the Coast of Light. From northwest to southeast, it...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

“I didn’t want an expat hell hole…” Eugene chuckled, “Blunt, but you know what I mean, right? I didn’t want...

Spain could be your Old World dream come true… especially if budget is a concern. You could live or retire...

A few weeks back from a whirlwind scouting trip in Spain, and I’m still keeping the culture alive here at...

“I didn’t want an expat hell hole…” Eugene chuckled, “Blunt, but you know what I mean, right? I didn’t want...

Santander, Spain Santander, Spain Everything You Need To Know 2023 Santander, Spain, offers pristine beaches, scenic mountains, and a rich...

Barcelona has done a lot of growing up in the last 30 years… the changes in the last 15 alone...

Iván Ricoy is passionate about Andalucía… so much so, in fact, that, after a 10-year career as a telecom engineer,...

Portugal’s Algarve region checks every box on the would-be retiree’s list: great weather, high-quality health care, turn-key residency options, beautiful...

In my last issue I started a tour of Europe, showing you some of the highlights of a life in...

Seven years ago, Stephanie and her husband set off on a journey to explore the world. Stephanie stepped away from...

Often, people move abroad at the request of their employer. And, just as often, the opportunity to be placed overseas...

The availability of health care, quality of infrastructure (transportation, internet, roads and sidewalks, etc.), and cost of living are practical...

If you're interested in living, retiring, or working in the Old World, you have more options than ever in history....

When you're planning a move to a new country, it helps to surround yourself with supportive, like-minded people. Your fellow...

Leverage is a key tool in every U.S. property investor’s kit. As late-night TV real estate investment gurus with courses...

Given a budget of US$150,000, how would you start your global property portfolio? Each year at our annual Global Property...

Having made a move to Spain in 2016, I figured making a second move... this time to Portugal... would be...

We owe you an apology. Each day in these dispatches, we cover sunny beach escapes and charming cities where you...

Spain and Portugal are two neighboring countries with a long rivalry. These two nations have a lot in common but...

What are the reasons to buy property in Europe? Diversifying your portfolio into euro-valued real estate is a better idea...