The best country to settle down after your active working years are behind

plaza in valencia, spain
A plaza with cafes in the city of Valencia.

If you have spent most of your working years in a country where the climate isn’t as pleasant you might hope, or living costs are higher than you like, you may have been considering moving to another country once you have … Read >

If you are planning a long overseas stay, here are the most liveable cities in the world

capital of austria, vienna (wien). photo by aapo haapanen.
The capital of Austria, Vienna (Wien). Photo by Aapo Haapanen.

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published its annual index that measures overall conditions for living a good life (something like the quality of life) in cities across the world. Austrian capital Vienna (Wien) claimed the number one position for the … Read >

Spanish Mediterranean city of Valencia named as the European Green Capital 2024

turia park, valencia, spain
Turia Park in Valencia.

Since 2008, the European Union has annually awarded Green Capital recognitions to cities that are leaders in environmentally friendly urban living development. Cities with more than 100 000 inhabitants compete for the Green Capital title and towns with 20 000-100 000 residents may try to win … Read >