No traffic…no angry bosses…no hectic city noises…just you, the rhythm of nature, and your thoughts. It’s no wonder the idea […]

No special occasion is complete without a bottle of wine. And these days, you don’t have to be a sommelier

I’m in a cave at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and I’m transfixed by a dancing gypsy woman.

I’m driving over the Taurus Mountains in southwestern Turkey and I can feel my toes going numb. I wasn’t expecting

Our next real estate scouting trip is a go…Mission Spain. My scouts Eoin Bassett and Paul O’Sullivan packed their bags,

My man in Istanbul, Paul O’Sullivan, is back with another on-the-ground report from this fascinating city. He’s out from under

In Ireland, foreign buyers now account for half of all country homes sold. (Not just luxury “country houses” but all

My real estate scout Paul O’Sullivan is on the road again. Just a couple of days after landing in the

Last week I got a text from my contact in Portugal. He was on his way to Istanbul, Turkey and

Here come the Beatles… I’m walking toward the most famous band in the world… The group is led by John

Each summer, I spend at least a few weeks in Ireland. I meet friends and family, enjoy endless summer evenings,

Rolling hills laden with vines…medieval stone villages where locals sit on café terraces by winding cobbled streets…a Mediterranean climate of

If you want a quick way to hand a country major financial debt, let them host an Olympics. Some economists

Mexico is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. Due to its large size (it’s about three

Say “Tuscany” and most folks will think of historic Florence…the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance…the glorious rolling landscapes…and the world

It was the perfect bolthole. A penthouse condo on the edge of Cotacachi, Ecuador. It had stunning views of the

I’m very much a beach person. I love the sound of the waves crashing into the sand…an early morning walk

The South of France is synonymous with glitz, glamour, and out-of-this world real estate prices. But look beyond the beaches

The top university towns in Europe are known for their vibrancy, youthful atmosphere, and lively nightlife. Not only are they

When looking at Spain for real estate investment, my focus has been on the southern coast and the area around

Cancún, Mexico…Cartagena, Colombia…Jacó, Costa Rica…there are certain beach destinations that get all the attention—and a good portion of visitors to