Expat Life

An elevated view overlooking the terracotta-tiled rooftops of Nafplio at dawn or dusk. In the center foreground stands a white church with a red tiled dome and a matching white bell tower topped with a small cross. The densely packed buildings of the old town lead the eye toward a calm bay, where a thin layer of mist sits on the water. In the far distance, blue, layered mountain ranges are silhouetted against a pale, clear sky.

18 Ancient and Modern Things to do in Nafplio on a Vacation in Greece

Did you know that Nafplio was the first capital of modern Greece? After Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th Century, Count…

A picturesque view of the historic colorful wooden warehouses on stilts lining the Nidelva River in Trondheim, Norway. The vibrant red, yellow, and green buildings are perfectly reflected in the still water under a dramatic, cloudy sky, with autumn-colored trees visible on the hillside in the background.

15 Fun Things to Do in Trondheim Norway in 2 Days

Trondheim is Norway’s fourth largest city and is home to nearly 200,000 people. A thriving university town, there are plenty of fun things to do…

The iconic medieval facade of the Römer building in Frankfurt's Old Town, featuring distinctive stepped gables and pink sandstone architecture.

Visit Frankfurt: Discover 14 Must-Do Activities for Your Weekend City Break

Is Frankfurt worth visiting? Frankfurt may not be the first city in Germany that comes to mind for a weekend city break in Europe, but…

A line of historic, colorful houses in Copenhagen, Denmark, on a gloomy winter day, featuring a red building, a dark pink building, and a bright orange-yellow building with white-framed windows. In the foreground is a wet, cobblestone square with a small, tiered bronze fountain.

Cool Things to do in Copenhagen in Winter

Discover the magic of Copenhagen in winter! From historic streets to cozy cafés and incredible day trips, find out how to make the most of…

A scenic, wide-angle photo taken from the water of Lake Iseo (Lago d'Iseo), located near Bergamo, Italy. The image is dominated by the spectacular, conical shape of Monte Isola (Europe's largest lake island). The lower slopes of the island are covered in dense forest and small, colorful villages, which reflect clearly in the calm, deep blue water in the foreground. The sky is clear and bright blue.

Is Lake Iseo Worth Visiting on a Day Trip from Bergamo?

Living our expat life in Europe for the last 15 years has given us the wonderful opportunity to go deeper on our travels than we…

The iconic main entrance of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen at night. The grand archway is illuminated with thousands of warm white lights and decorated with hanging light-up stars and green pine garlands.

6 Reasons Why the Copenhagen Christmas Market Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

One of the annual traditions of our expat life in Europe is taking a trip to a different European Christmas market each year. Copenhagen Christmas…

A high-angle view of the Mezquita-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees), taken from the cathedral's tower at sunset. The image shows the vast roofline and the central dome of the cathedral rising above the surrounding high perimeter walls, which feature several arches. The courtyard below is filled with rows of orange and palm trees, with walking paths leading toward the main archway entrance.

24 Hours in Córdoba: The Perfect One Day Itinerary

As part of our expat life in Europe, we like to visit a new place each year for the December festive season. We drove to…

Close-up photograph of a single serving of Papanasi, a traditional Romanian dessert, presented on a white plate. The dessert consists of a large, ring-shaped fried or boiled dough (doughnut) topped with a generous amount of white sour cream and a deep red fruit preserve (like sour cherry or berry jam). A smaller dough ball, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, rests on top. Two slices of fresh orange are placed at the back of the plate for garnish. In the upper right corner, a wine cork from "CRAMELE RECAS" is visible.

What to Eat in Bucharest? 16 of the Best Romanian Foods to Try

One of the best perks of our expat life in Europe is the opportunity to try local cuisines from all across the continent without having…

Highland coo portrait with long red hair and horns in a grassy field during a Scottish Highlands road trip

Our Scottish Highlands Road Trip: 1 Week of Whisky & Highland Cows

After 12 years in Ireland, our expat life in Portugal can test the limits of our hot weather tolerance in the summer. Because of this,…

The iconic Fundador building in Jerez, highly decorated for the New Years Eve season with a ZAMBOMBAS 2024 banner.

Is Jerez de la Frontera Worth Visiting for NYE? [A Travel Retrospective]

Are you looking for a unique and festive holiday escape in Spain? One of the perks of our expat life in Portugal is the opportunity…

A view of the highly decorative baroque façade of the Palacio de San Telmo in Seville, flanked by two large, illuminated Christmas angel figures made of wireframe lights in the foreground of a cobblestone square.

Why Seville is the Perfect Christmas Destination

Want to escape the winter blues and experience Christmas with a Spanish twist? One of the perks of our expat life in Europe is the…

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