Living the Good Life Archives

Run Your Own Cooking School in Italy

By Marcie Miller |

June 1, 2013

Few places on Earth ignite the romantic senses like Italy—it’s a country people dream of visiting, and once they do, they dream of returning. From the mouthwatering food, the exquisite wine and classic art, to the rolling hills of Tuscany, the glittering Mediterranean Sea and la dolce vita lifestyle, Italy is the stuff of dreams. In spite of the challenging economic climate, Italy is a place where you can follow your passions and turn a love of Italian food into a business by teaching others how to cook it.

Feel Younger, Live Longer: The World’s Healthiest Places to Live

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June 1, 2010

Optimism and purpose, a low stress level, a natural diet and an active lifestyle...experts say those factors are three times as important as your genetic makeup when it comes to enjoying a long and healthy life. Luckily, it’s easy to embrace those elements when you’re living in a place where they come naturally. And they do in our top picks for the world’s healthiest places to live.

Ireland’s Top 10 Summer Festivals

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April 30, 2010

There’s an old Irish saying that goes, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” If you’re heading to Ireland’s many summer festivals this year, you’re guaranteed a good laugh. Just don’t count on getting too much sleep; Irish festivals can be raucous affairs.

Castles, Rentals and Mountain Retreats—Our Top Buys Right Now

By Len Galvin |

April 30, 2010

For 30 years, International Living has operated on a simple premise: The world is alive with opportunity...for travel and investment...for living and retiring...for fun and for profit.

Take the Plunge: Three IL Subscribers Are Glad They Did

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April 30, 2010

Over the last 30 years, IL has helped many readers fulfill their dreams and move overseas. Below we profile three couples: Lifetime Members Anna and Joel have been living blissfully on the tropical island of Roatan for the past four years; Derek and Lesley have just quit their jobs and are leaving Canada in an RV, in search of Paradise; and Scot and Kristine have recently opened a new resort on Little Corn Island off Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast.

Quiet, Leafy, Affordable: Short-Term Rentals in Palermo Hollywood

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March 1, 2010

I am in a vegetarian’s nightmare. The slab of cow meat headed my way is as thick as a New York deli sandwich. It is bleeding profusely.

The Travel Press Talks: March Issue

By Anna Skellern |

March 1, 2010

This month in Travel Press Talk we discuss the reopening of Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park amongst other things.

Globetrotter

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February 2, 2010

Discover the easiest way to get to Latin America and learn about Thai Airways unique program that focuses on Asia's world famous pilgrimage sites

Put Your Macho on: Test Drive a Porsche in Germany

By Mike Cobb |

January 1, 2010

You jump on the gas pedal and accelerate to nearly 100 mph before jamming the breaks of your Porsche to enter a 90-degree turn. You think the car is going to kick out from underneath you, but it doesn’t. Instead, you are propelled around and out the other side with rocket-like force.