Spain’s eastern coast and part of the south border the warm waters of the Mediterranean, while the far-western reaches down south look out on the Atlantic. All the coastal areas have relatively temperate climates…cooler in the north, hotter in the south, but generally with only about 40 ...
Swedish retirees are part of a growing stream of older Northern Europeans who migrate to Southern Europe, especially to coastal areas in Spain. There are about 90,000 Swedish citizens living in Spain(Hedlund 2011). During the retirement life course phase, circumstances change, highlighting that ...
Madrid’s diversity is reflected in her neighborhoods. Options range from upscale Salamanca (near Retiro Park) to working class Vallecas on the outskirts. Popular residential areas near the center include trendy-alternative Malasaña, gentrified-gay Chueca, multi-cultural/hipster Lavapies, historic La...
Properties are often reasonably priced, with homes in some areas selling for as little as €130,000. These homes might require some refurbishment but often come fully furnished. The Italian housing market differs greatly from that of the U.S.; homes are typically passed down through generations...
While San Jose and the country's interior are noted for their morecomfortable weather, the coastal areas can be hot and humid. Outside the major cities, you may also need to know some Spanish to communicate effectively. The Costa Rican tax system means retirees won’t have to pay taxes on...
A retirement community are often built in warm climates, and is inArizona,California,FloridaandTexas, but are increasingly being built the main city and surrounding areas throughout theUnited States. (NORCs naturally occurring retirement community) that would involve low-income residents accept the ...
The first residential retirement community in Spain to offer residents a choice of mobile or park homes. First-class service and facilities.
It first makes the case for regarding IRM as a significant aspect of population geography and of migration studies; in certain areas of Mediterranean Europe, IRM also has effects on regional economic geography. The second section of the paper discusses some of the early findings from a ...
There is no obligation to tip in restaurants, hotels, bars, or personal service locations like salons and spas. However, a tip is always appreciated by the service provider and tips are more common in tourist areas or places with a high expat population. To better understand how to tip in...
102 4 of 18 Apart from sharing the common goal of protecting citizens from social risks, social protection systems differ among countries in almost every respect: in the size of public bud- gets, in the welfare areas under public supervision, in the organization of public programs, in the eli...