She Left the US for Italy at 40. What the Cost of Living Actually Looks Like
Cassie Tresl and her husband packed up their American life in 2019 and moved to Abruzzo, a region east of…
Author: Yanis
I'm Yanis from France. I've lived in and traveled to many different countries, and each time around I've done tons of research on the different places I could visit. I've always loved comparing cities before (and after) seeing them.
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France vs. the US: The Real Cost of Living, Category by Category
Everyone who moves to France says the same thing: I had no idea how much cheaper it was. Not just…
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Carcassonne: Why Most Day-Trippers Leave Disappointed
You see it before you expect to. Driving the A61 between Toulouse and Narbonne, the fortress just appears above the…
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How to Visit This Popular French Riviera Town Without Wasting the Trip
You see it before you arrive. A cluster of medieval stone sitting 427 meters straight up from the sea, walls…
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Why American Tourists Struggle With European Summer Heat
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably seen headlines screaming about a European heatwave and started second-guessing your flight….
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Why Danes Live Longer – And What We’re Getting Wrong
Denmark keeps showing up near the top of every “happiest,” “healthiest,” and “longest-living” list on the planet. And if you’ve…
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10 Private Art Places in the South of France That Rival Paris Museums
I love the French Riviera. I really do. But every time I go back, I notice the same thing. Everyone…
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10 Things Movies Get Completely Wrong About Paris
I’ve lost count of how many friends have landed at Charles de Gaulle with a head full of movie scenes…
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This Switzerland Road Trip Hits 13 UNESCO Sites. Most Travelers Miss It
You’ve probably dreamed about driving through Switzerland. The Alps, the lakes, the mountain passes. What you may not know is…
