Archive for ‘Europe’
Where Can You Find Affordable Retirement Real Estate Around the World? Part Four: Europe
By Susan Beverley - (3)id you know that there’s a battle raging across Europe at the moment as the governments of the nations…
The World’s Most Livable Cities
By Madeleine Wilson - (1)Everybody has different ideas when it comes to uprooting and looking for a new, ideal lifestyle. Some are looking to slow down…
“FOR SALE”: Old Castles in Europe
By Helga van Horn & Stephen Ferrada - (1)Castles for sale are everywhere… if you know where to find them. In Europe, East Germany to be precise, has become a kind of “Wal-Mart” for castle shopping…
Considering Living in Spain? – Three reasons to go and three reasons not to
By Paul Allen - (7)Spain has long been, and continues to be, one of the world’s most popular expatriate destinations. Latest figures from the Spanish government’s…
Germany v Australia
By Cathy Brown - (7)So, our expat World Cup games are well underway. We have seen New Zealand beat out Italy, Chile come out over top over Honduras…
Brazil v Portugal
By Cathy Brown - (5)It’s World Cup time, and here at Escape From America magazine we thought we would have our own Expat World Cup. Which country…
Italy v New Zealand
By Cathy Brown - (3)As World Cup 2010 is just around the corner, countries from around the world will go head to head on the soccer field to see who comes out on top…
Return to Prague: Following in my family’s footsteps
By Dana Newman - (5)Two years ago I graduated college and wanted something more out of life than an office job. I didn’t have many “things” accumulated…
Where to Look (for real estate) in Amsterdam
By Nasser al Kamouchi - (3)An expat moving to Amsterdam will find a city rich in history. The capital of the Netherlands is one of the top tourist destinations…
A Silent Night for Irish Ann
By Tom Richards - (2)Her name was Ann McGoona. A funny looking woman, she was a friend of my wife’s and I’d known her ever since coming to Ireland in ‘82…
Want to Live in Europe? – Consider Corsica
By Dan in France - (3)When most people think of France, they probably imagine the hexagonal country mashed in the middle of continental Europe…
A Survivor´s Guide To Living In Ireland
By Tom Richards - (0)If you’re thinking of moving to, or visiting, Ireland then this book is for you! Ireland is now cheaper to live in than it has been in years. In this completely revised and expanded report, *More Pages! *More Facts! *More Anecdotes!
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – US Dual Citizenship
By Dan in France - (5)Anyone who has lived abroad knows that the favorite past time of all expatriates is accumulating official paperwork…
A New Direction for Rail Travel in Europe
By Sara Wilson - (1)At one time, the city of Liège, Belgium, located about 60 miles east of Brussels, conjured up images of a thriving city specializing in steel and crystal…
Repent at Leisure: Camp Biche – France
By Elizabeth McNamer - (1)Last year, a friend asked if I would like to do the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. When I asked what it involved she replied that I would…
Live in France? – How Good is the Quality of Your Drinking Water?
By www.french-property.com - (1)According to a David Servan-Schreiber, a French scientist from the World Wildlife Fund, those suffering from a major illness should not drink…
Vacation Rentals in Paris
By Genevieve Sandifer - (1)When you think vacation, what first springs to mind? Sleeping in ‘til noon, luxurious bedding, fluffy towels, concierge service…
Get mobile in Dubai
By Hertz, Dubai - (2)Cars are the principal means of transport in the UAE. As such, one of the first decisions a new expat faces is how to get from A to B…
Buying Real Estate in the UK
By Johanna Kerr - (1)Before the economic downturn I moved to the UK, excited to; watch football in dark pubs drinking ale while it rains outside…
Is French Tax Really All That Taxing?
By Bill Blevins, Managing Director Blevins Franks - (0)French taxes are renowned for being high, what with income tax and social charges on all forms of income, as well as an annual wealth tax…
