I left London for a little town in Latvia. It lacks certain luxuries, but it's a safer, easier place to raise a kid.

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Vitor Urbano loves life in Latvia.

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After 8 years of van life, they were ready to settle down. They bought an abandoned watermill in Portugal to turn into a family home.

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The couple has been documenting their renovation journey on YouTube.

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Forget Napa Valley and Tuscany. Here are 7 underrated wine regions I love visiting as a sommelier.

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Most people haven't had the full experience of trying Serbian wine.

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I'm an American who visited Portugal for the first time. The affordability and walkability of Lisbon blew me away.

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Lisbon is filled with colorful buildings and historical structures.

Rachel Dube

Sending our kids to summer camp was more expensive than a family trip to Europe. We enjoyed it so much we ended up moving to Portugal.

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Patrice Poltzer and her family left NYC for Portugal in 2023.

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Scientists explain why orcas keep ramming yachts

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Orcas — like the one seen here at Loro Parque zoo in Spain — have been bumping into boats near Portugal and Spain.
Orcas — like the one seen here at Loro Parque zoo in Spain — have been bumping into boats near Portugal and Spain.

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The golden age of golden visas is over in southern Europe

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A view of Camara de Lobos village Madeira, Portugal.
Camara de Lobos village Madeira, Portugal.

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I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

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Andrew Ibrahim moved to southern Portugal from Florida in 2023.

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It turns out the best way to get ahead in America is to leave

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Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead.

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I moved to Portugal, where it's cheaper and my career is taking off. I'm not sure I'll ever return to the US.

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Kylie Adamec moved to Lisbon, Portugal, from the US in 2022.

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