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Living Abroad In Belize coverBELIZE
You spend the morning fishing the barrier reef, then stroll home along the waterfront. Perhaps it's a traditional Maya-style thatch home in the rainforests of Southern Belize, a cozy apartment in Corozal Town, or a relaxing beachfront house on Ambergris Caye. . .		 Author LAN SLUDER on Belize:
"Belize is a place of incredible natural beauty, mint green or turquoise seas and emerald green forests, and the longest barrier reef in the Western and Northern Hemispheres, with more kinds of birds, butterflies, flowers, and trees than in all of the United States and Canada combined."  read more
Living Abroad In Costa Rica coverCOSTA RICA
You stroll home past lush rainforest after a long day at the beach. Perhaps it's a condo in the San José suburb of Escazú, a wooden house in coastal Tortuguero, or a mountain retreat with a view of Arenal Volcano.

Author ERIN VAN RHEENEN on Costa Rica:
"You're in luck—you've chosen to consider life in one of the most fertile places on earth. If it can't grow in Costa Rica, it can't grow anywhere."   read more
Living Abroad In France coverFRANCE
You stroll home along the Seine after a long dinner on the Left Bank. Perhaps it's an apartment in the bustling Latin Quarter of Paris, a cozy home in the Alps, or a luxurious house along the French Riviera.		 Author TERRY LINK on France:
"This is contemporary France, a land that has preserved what is good and beautiful and true from its past and made it work in the present. Indeed, a French phrase describes it best: joie de vivre (joy of living)."   read more
Living Abroad In Ireland coverIRELAND
You spend the morning at a Dublin street market before heading home past rows of Georgian houses. Perhaps it's a cottage in the color-washed villages of Eyries, a quaint and lively Dublin apartment, or a home in the seaport of Galway.

Author STEENIE HARVEY on Ireland:
"Cast adrift in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Britain, this jewel of an island has become one of Europe's most desirable addresses for those wishing to swap the stresses of city life for old-fashioned rural bliss."  read more
Living Abroad In Italy coverITALY
You head home to enjoy a plate of trofie con pesto, accompanied by a locally made white wine. Perhaps it's an apartment in eternal Rome, a villa in the snowy slopes of Piedmont, or a picturesque cottage in rural Veneto.

Author JOHN MORETTI on Italy:
"Once you set eyes on Italy, it is hard not to wax poetic. It is one of the most captivating landscapes in the world, containing every conceivable hue, temperature, and texture."  read more
Living Abroad In Japan coverJAPAN
You head home through a lush bamboo grove past a traditional Shinto shrine. Perhaps it's an apartment in the urban mecca of Tokyo, a seaside abode in Hokkaido, or a home on the island of Shikoku.

Author RUTHY KANAGY on Japan:
"It's easy to fall in love with the sheer beauty of Japan, both natural and cultivated: rugged mountains and coastline, the subtle changing of the seasons, the carefully practiced ancient arts, the intriguing culture, the cuisine, and, of course, the people."   
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Living Abroad In Mexico coverMEXICO
You stroll home under the warm Mexican sun after buying flowers at the local market. Perhaps it's an ocean-view condo in Puerto Vallarta, a rustic hideaway on the shores of Lake Chapala, or a colonial villa in San Miguel de Allende.		 Author KEN LUBOFF on Mexico:
"The contrasts in Mexico are astounding: the Stone Age and high technology stand side by side. An old man rides along the highway on his burro—a huge General Motors plant his backdrop—as a new Mercedes whizzes by."  read more
Living Abroad In Spain coverSPAIN
You head home after eating churros y chocolate at a local fiesta. Perhaps it's an apartment in the vibrant city of Barcelona, a villa in sun-drenched Andalusia, or a beach house on the dramatic Galician coast.

Author NIKKI WEINSTEIN on Spain:
"Most people who visit Spain remember the passionate temperament of the Spanish more than anything else. Those who are really smitten return because they want more than just a small dose of that culture."  read more
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