Author: Miguel Maloney Thompson
Morbihan, France
Visitors to Paris often make it to the Normandy beaches of World War II legend or even as far as to the iconic Mont St. Michel on the border of Normandy and Brittany. British visitors may take the ferry over from Plymouth to Roscoff or via the Channel Islands to St. Malo—both starting points to…
2015 Retire Overseas Index
Our 2015 Retire Overseas Index introduces the 21 best places in the world to think about retiring right now, from Algarve, Portugal (which takes top honors in this year’s Retire Overseas Index) and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cayo, Belize; Languedoc, France; and Abruzzo, Italy (rounding out our top 5 for 2015), to Medellin, Colombia; Hua Hin and…
Vung Tau, Vietnam
Vung Tau was Vietnam’s first established seaside resort. Sun worshippers have been coming here to relax and unwind since 1870. In a country with 2,021 miles of coastline, that is an impressive distinction. Vung Tau is located in the tropical monsoon zone and, like much of Southeast Asia, has two seasons: rainy and dry. Due…
Pedasi, Panama
In a golden corner of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula sits the town of Pedasi. It’s a town with a village atmosphere—large enough to feel like you can live there, yet small enough to make you feel like an active stakeholder in a thriving community. Pedasi is often considered one of Panama’s most authentic and charming small towns.…
Bangkok, Thailand
To experience what Bangkok has to offer, you need to spend some time here. Your first impressions may be that Bangkok is a huge, sprawling city with a few major tourist attractions, a lot of bars, and a decent food scene. As you stay longer, though, your perception of Bangkok will likely change. You’ll appreciate…
Malta
The tiny Mediterranean nation of Malta, taking up just 122 square miles of southern Mediterranean, is one of Europe’s smallest countries. The country, technically made up of three islands, boasts a rugged coastline, parched cliffs, and tiny coves dotted with ancient forts and quaint fishing harbors. Malta’s varied, dramatic history is everywhere. The islands were…
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