103 North Meets South: British Ex-Pats on the Continent; Ski, Surf, and Settle in South America

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 5 August 2007

⏱️ 52 minutes

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On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we hear from three of Rick's friends who left Great Britain to make new homes in Spain, Italy and France. They'll tell us what it's like living as an 'ex-pat' on the Continent, and offer advice for Americans thinking of moving to Europe on a budget. We'll also get tips on skiing and surfing options in Latin America. And a listener explains what's it like being an American living in Panama. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Dreaming of a warm and sunny place to retire or relocate.
0:05.0	For many Americans, places like Florida and Arizona come to mind.
0:09.0	Well, there are snowbirds in England too, and where do they go for the winter?
0:12.0	The sunny Mediterranean.
0:14.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. For many of my English friends, starting over in a sunny locale has
0:19.2	meant more than getting used to a new climate. They're learning a new language and adopting a new culture with
0:25.0	gusto. To learn more about this European snowbird phenomenon, I've invited three of my British
0:30.8	expat friends to join us today. They're here to take your calls
0:34.2	and tell us what it's like to resettle on the continent. And later in the hour
0:39.0	we'll venture to Latin America and hear from a man who knows all the latest on world-class skiing in the Andes and up-to-date surf spots in Costa Rica.
0:47.0	Whether your dreams have you retiring in Tuscany or skiing in the Andes, are taking you there today in style on Travel with Rick
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1:14.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves, and today's edition of Travel with
1:17.2	Rick Steeves takes us from southern Europe to South America.
1:20.3	We'll hear in a moment from three of my British friends who each decided to start over in Spain, Italy, and France.
1:28.0	We'll learn the ins and outs of resettling in a Mediterranean culture.
1:31.0	And later in the hour, we'll head south to Latin America.
1:35.1	Imagine taking a ski break in the Andes during our summer.
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