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The Ultimate 2026 Move Abroad Map: Where We’d Look If We Started Today
Chateau de Chantilly France
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May 299 min read


The Big Gap: Portugal’s Property Market vs. Local Reality (2026)
Why the Portugal property market is still strong and growing.
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Feb 286 min read


Road Tripping Italy: How Discover Cars Saved Us a Fortune (and a Headache)
If you’ve ever planned a road trip through Italy , you know the dream: cruising past Tuscan vineyards, navigating the rugged coast of Sicily, and finding those hidden trattorias that aren't on any bus route. But you also know the potential nightmare: the confusing world of Italian car rentals, hidden fees, and the dreaded "insurance talk" at the rental desk. On our last big trip, we tackled both the Italian mainland and Sicily by car. To keep things simple (and affordable),
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Feb 163 min read


Building Your It'll Be Fun Life!: Spain—The Vibrant Dream vs. The Tax Reality
We Should Have Done This Sooner - It'll Be Fun! Welcome back to "Building Your It'll Be Fun Life!" We have looked at France (colder, more expensive), and we have looked at Italy (chaotic, interesting). Now, we have to talk about the one that got away. The original dream. Spain . If you have been following our journey, you know we live in Northern Portugal (Caminha) . We love it here. But recently, we took a trip across the border just north of us, up to Vigo and the charmin
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Jan 246 min read
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