Moving to Europe? What about your parents?
Eldercare planning: the final boss for midlife Americans who want to emigrate. Plus Sunday links: French vacation rules, fields where the Dutch want talent, and skating the eclipse in Spain.
We're Moving to Europe
I and my young adult kids left Texas for three different countries in Europe. Want to do something similar? Stick around for practical advice, reliable information, and ideas on how to make your move without wasting time, money or effort.
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From the Archives: Want to Move to Europe? First, Get Clear on What You *Need* to Live
How to avoid sad surprises after you make your move. Plus Sunday links:
The Biggest Luxury: Living Where You Can Do What You Love
Plus Sunday links: Firefighting burros, French home rental tips, and random delights around Tailinn
What I Wish More People Knew About Portuguese Podengos
Now that the breed stars in The Odyssey. Plus Sunday links: remodeling in France vs. Texas, Dutch findings on transgender youth care, and a new rabbit species for Iberia?
What happened when I finally stopped doomscrolling American news?
Turns out current events don't require me to constantly monitor them! Plus Sunday links: Portuguese ceramics, new border rules for Gibraltar, and a tour of Tour de France locations
From the Archives - Midlife Moms Want to Know: How Did I Leave My Empty Nest and the US?
How I shifted gears when my kids left home to build the new life I wanted for myself in Portugal. Plus Galician seafood and a beautiful Portuguese spot that's protected from overtourism
How To Ride Out A Portuguese Heat Wave
My notes from four days of +100°F temperatures. Plus Sunday links: Seafaring connections between Iberia and the Nordic countries and the weirdest city travelogue I've ever read.
What I Noticed Back in the US Last Week
Ice cubes, gun rules, and billboards. Plus Sunday links: Wimbledon attendance tips, Icelandic images, and a great new guide to southern Sweden's biggest city.
Update: Portuguese Grocery Stores Still Scandalize and Delight Me
You know you're not in Texas anymore when...
The Clothes You'll Need When You Move to Central Portugal
Don't bring what I brought! Plus Sunday links: Bees, bacalhau, and Balkan-state progress toward EU membership