Europe

American Habits I Lost and Kept After 7 Years Living in Europe

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Traveled to Europe for a Festival; Wouldn’t Do It Again

Tourism in Portugal has reached record numbers over the past two years, with over 31 million visitors in 2024.Although the coastal wonders of the Algarve region and the historic castles of Sintra are often a selling point for tourists, I took the seven-hour trip for reasons unrelated to wanderlust.Portimão, Portugal,…

I Divorced and Left the US at 57 to Retire in Europe: Pros and Cons

Lisa La Valle and her husband dreamt of moving abroad once their children finished school.After they separated, La Valle found herself at a crossroads: either stay in New Jersey, where she’d spent most of her adult life, or leave the US to build a new life alone in Europe.”I looked…

What Backpacking Europe Is Really Like: Disappointing Photos

2025-11-24T19:28:36.469Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log…