Visiting Teotihuacan the right way
Many years ago I visited Teotihuacan with my mother. I was less than impressed – Teotihuacan was actually the most disappointing experience that I had in Mexico up to that point. What makes all …
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique Spain is different. Some foreigners coming here love the differences and adapt quickly. Others have a harder time. For some, the cultural differences …
The best things to Do in Nerja (Spain)
The best things to Do in Nerja For most people, Nerja is all about the beaches. But there’s a lot more to Nerja: among other things, it has one of the most scenic viewpoints on the Costa del Sol, …
What’s Helsinki like?
What’s Helsinki like? A couple of years ago we were in a strip bar in Pattaya (Thailand) when a young man sitting close by started talking to me. He was Finnish. He lived in Thailand so I was curious: …
A guide to Mexican food
A guide to Mexican food. I’ve been to Mexico about 10 times now but I have to admit that I still get confused by items on a Mexican menu. Such as: what’s the difference between a Burrito and a …
Are the Baltics worth Visiting? (and ranking the Baltic capitals…)
Are the Baltics worth Visiting? How do the Baltic capitals compare? Are the Baltics inexpensive? And the bigger question…are the Baltics worth visiting? I cover that and more in this post. …
What’s it like living in San Miguel de Allende? (Mexico)
What’s it like living in San Miguel de Allende? I love the way Randy tells it as he sees it. In this interview he covers all the reasons he and his wife left the USA for San Miguel de Allende. He …
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split, Croatia
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split (Croatia) Marjan Park has some of the best attractions in Split including the best views of the city and our favorite beach. It has churches, arguably the best museum …
The Best & Worst places for Expats (2023)
The Best & Worst places for Expats (2023) Where are Expats the happiest? InterNations is the largest Expat Network in the world. Every year they do a survey of its members, questioning them on …