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05/04/2026

On our last trip to the Costa Blanca area we had an incredible time exploring Elche with our friends Gary and Teresa. It’s the 3rd largest city in the Valencia community and is an authentic, traditional Spanish city less than 20 minutes from Alicante Airport and many beautiful, Blue Flag beaches.

Teresa actually grew up in Elche and is the 6th generation of her family’s olive oil business. We were lucky enough to be there during harvest season, so she took us to see the factory in action! They also spent the day showing us around their city, and we quickly fell in love with the pedestrian-only historic center and the peaceful paths through El Palmeral (Palm Grove) of Elche. The palm grove surrounds the city and is the largest in Europe, with walking trails, little waterfalls, wildlife, and lots of shady spots to enjoy the afternoon.

Yes… we could definitely see ourselves living here. 🌴

We released a full YT video exploring the city, the famous palm grove, the olive oil factory, beaches nearby, cost of living, and what it’s really like to live there.

If you’re considering the Costa Blanca, Gary is our real estate partner who helps people find their next home, and Teresa created Unpack Spain, helping people decide if the area might be the right fit and connecting newcomers with local resources to help them settle in. We share their info in our YT video and description.

Watch the full tour on our channel!

📷Pics:
1. Elche Sign with Gary & Teresa
2. Palace of Altamira
3. Newest Sculpture in Palacio de Altamira
4. Elche Palm Trees
5. Basilica de Santa Maria
6. Basilica de Santa Maria Bell Tower
7. The Three Apostles and Goofy Guillermo
8. Las Tres Marias
9. El Palmeral
10. Dove House in El Palmeral
11. Lady of Elche
12. Fuente de la Glorieta
13. Arenales del Sol Boardwalk
14. Arenales del Sol Beach
15. Liquid Gold at El Tendre Olive Oil Factory
16. Elche from Above

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10/03/2026

Sleeping in a real trullo house during our stay in Puglia was quite the experience! These conical-roof stone houses are an iconic part of the Itria Valley and we were fascinated by them and their history. Alberobello has the highest concentration of them and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We e-biked from Alberobello to Locorotondo. It's a beautiful village and the views of the Itria Valley on the way there, dotted with traditional trulli farmhouses was incredible.
On our way further south to Lecce, we stopped by the town of Ostuni, the famous white city. Seeing this hilltop town from afar glowing white was stunning. We also caught a glimpse of Rocca Giulia Castle, that we later found out can be rented for vacations.
Lecce surprised us with it's intricately detailed Baroque architecture. Many of the buildings were built with Leccese stone, a soft workable limestone that glints gold and cream in the sunlight. We saw the remains of a Roman amphitheater from the 1st century BC. It's a 25,000 seat theatre discovered in the early 1900s with only a portion of it visible since it would disrupt the streets and shops if they fully uncovered it.
And of course we couldn't leave Italy without making pasta. We had a wonderful experience at the home of a local couple where we joined a group of people from all over the world to learn how to make the orecchiette (little ear) pasta, We cooked, shared stories, drank delicious Apulian wine, and finished the night with homemade limoncello, the best we’ve ever had.
🎥 We share the full experience in our Puglia, Italy Part 2 YT video exploring Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni & Lecce.

Pics:
1. Trulli in Alberobello
2. Alberobello streets
3. Cute little trullo
4. Church of Saints Cosmas & Damiano
5. Devil or Angel wings?
6. Gratuitous Italian pizza pic
7. And a pasta pic too
8. E-biking from Alberobello to Locorotondo
9. The Itria Valley
10. Locorotondo
11. Rocca Giulia Castle
12. Ostuni, the white city
13. Gate to historic center of Lecce
14. Lecce streets
15. Roman amphitheater
16. Basilica di Santa Croce
17. Upper façade
18. Aperitif served before pasta making
19. Sunset views
20. Pasta cooking class

08/02/2026

Before beginning our exploration of Puglia, we took a side trip to Matera… and WOW — it blew us away! 🤯

Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with cave homes that are over 9,000 years old. The history is incredible and we share more of this unforgettable stop in our Puglia, Italy Part 1 video now live on our channel.

Spoiler alert, Bari, the capital of Puglia did not capture our hearts but many of the smaller towns in Puglia absolutely surprised us. Starting with Polignano a Mare where we took a boat tour to explore the caves along the dramatic Adriatic coastline and see the infamous beach, Lama Monachile set between two magnificent, rocky cliffs. One of the highlights of our trip was...SURPRISE...a wine tasting experience at Terre di San Vito Estate. 🥂

This beautiful, family-run winery produces incredible wines and olive oil. After touring the estate surrounded by vineyards, ancient olive groves, and even the cutest donkeys, we sat down for a tasting that turned into a full farm-to-table feast paired with 5 of their amazing wines.

We'll be sharing more of Puglia in Part 2 where we visit Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni and Lecce...coming soon!

📸 Pics:

1. Matera Selfie
2. Matera Streets
3. Matera Cave Homes
4. Matera at dusk
5. Bari Teatro Margherita
6. Bronze Statue of St. Nicholas next to Bari Cathedral
7. Bari Alley
8. Bari Vecchia (Old Town) selfie
9. Orecchiette (Little Ears) pasta in Bari
10. Polignano a Mare boat tour
11. Grotta Palazzese restaurant
12. Lama Monachile beach in Polignano a Mare
13. Monument to Italian Singer, Domenico Modugno, in his birthplace, Polignano a Mare
14. Selfie with owner Elena at Terre di San Vito Estate
15. Gnarly Olive and Fig tree grown together at Terre di San Vito Estate
16. Selfie with Terre di San Vito Estate donkeys
17. My Happy Place at Terre di San Vito
18. Terre di San Vito Wine Tasting Room
19. Yumminess
20. Terre di San Vito Wine Tasting

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31/12/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳🥂

25/12/2025

Christmas Eve magic at home! ✨ So thankful for the wonderful friends who spent the day celebrating with us here in Portugal. Our hearts (and wine glasses) are officially full. 🍷❤️

Merry Christmas and Feliz Natal a todos from Portugal! 🎅🇵🇹🎄

12/12/2025

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with a visit from Devan and Marisa. 🎄 We started in Lisbon with a basket of Marisa’s custom treats from . She even made special cookies for Che and Buddy and surprised us with a perfect little version of our Seeking Paradise Bugs logo! We wandered the Christmas markets, stopped for chocolate cake at Landeau in LX Factory and got a pic on Pink St.

Then we hopped over to London for a few days and saw Big Ben and Tower Bridge. We squeezed in Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park, a Christmas lights walk by the Royal Arcade, Fortnum & Mason and Bond St plus afternoon tea at Lanes of London with bottomless bubbles and the cutest desserts.

We wrapped it all up with the ABBA Voyage show and Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park. A perfect start to the holiday season sharing special moments with family! 🎁

📷 Pics:

1. Rossio Square Christmas Market
2. Tiers_treats sweets basket from Marisa
3. Custom cookies for Che & Buddy
4. Landeau Chocolate
5. Pink Street
6. Big Ben
7. Tower Bridge
8. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
9. The Royal Arcade
10. Fortnum and Mason Advent Calendar
11. Lanes of London
12. Afternoon Tea
13. Lanes of London Afternoon Tea
14. ABBA Voyage Show
15. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
16. Seeking Paradise Bugs Logo Cookie by

28/10/2025

Spain’s top expat cities all have unique vibes—Valencia, Málaga, and Alicante. Which lifestyle fits you best? Watch our full video to find out

We retired early in 2018, left the USA and embarked on a worldwide quest to find our paradise forever home! We created a checklist with our top 10 requirements to evaluate each city we visit and share all the insights we discover along the way. If you’re dreaming of retiring abroad or finding that perfect spot to call home, join us on this journey.

And don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more content on living abroad, retirement planning, and the pursuit of our little piece of paradise.

26/09/2025

Only 90 Days Until Christmas | Europe’s Best Markets 🎄

Can you smell the mulled wine yet? If you’re dreaming of magical markets, mulled wine, and festive vibes, it’s time to plan ahead. We explored Strasbourg, Colmar, and Basel in 3 days and they were absolutely unforgettable. Don’t miss our full video for the best Christmas market inspiration! Plan Your Christmas Trip Now 🎁

19/09/2025

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on Youtube! Benidorm really surprised us!

Like many people, we’d only heard the stereotypes: British party capital, high-rises everywhere, and a crazy nightlife. That scene isn’t really our thing… but we came with an open mind.

The truth? Just a few steps away from the busy strip, we discovered a completely different Benidorm. Beautiful beach promenades, quiet neighborhoods and golden beaches with crystal-clear water.

And, it’s the perfect base to explore Costa Blanca from Altea’s whitewashed streets to Calpe’s iconic Peñón de Ifach, Albir’s lighthouse walk, and Villajoyosa’s rainbow-colored waterfront.

So whether you’re thinking about retiring abroad, working remotely, or just planning your next Mediterranean getaway… don’t write off Benidorm just yet. There’s way more here than meets the eye.

📷 Pics:

1. Albir Lighthouse Walk
2. Benidorm
3. Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana
4. Views from Albir Lighthouse Walk
5. Ray’s Fish and Chips
6. White Star Pub on “The Strip”
7. Altea
8. Altea Alleyway
9. Casa del Mar Restobar
10. Altea pebble beach
11. Calpe
12. Villajoyosa
13. Cala del Mal Pas

We retired early in 2018, left the USA and embarked on a worldwide quest to find our paradise forever home! We created a checklist with our top 10 requirements to evaluate each city we visit and share all the insights we discover along the way. If you’re dreaming of retiring abroad or finding that perfect spot to call home, join us on this journey.

And don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more content on living abroad, retirement planning, and the pursuit of our little piece of paradise.

27/08/2025

Can you believe Christmas is only 120 days away? 🎅 If you’re dreaming of Europe’s festive markets, now’s the time to plan!
Last season, we explored the Strasbourg, Colmar, and Basel Christmas Markets—all in just 3 days! From cozy mulled wine to glowing lights and fairytale streets, these destinations are the ultimate holiday getaway.
Watch our full video for insider tips, best times to visit, and everything you need to plan your magical trip!

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