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 >

Travel safely in Europe: here are the safest countries

iceland scenery by moyan brenn on flickr
Iceland scenery by Moyan Brenn.

Some travelers like to throw themselves into adventures when they seek experiences in foreign destinations, whereas others want to enjoy safe travel destinations without too many unexpected risks.  If you belong to the latter category, and want to travel safely, here are the safest countries … 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 >

Happiest towns in Spain are easy to visit even from a beach resort

neighborhood cafe in tarragona, spain
A typical neighborhood in Spain.

Measuring happiness and ranking countries or towns based on the results may not be exact science, but it is fascinating to discover how people feel about their lives across the world. A Spanish food industry business sponsored a survey and a book that examined where … Read >