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International Living Postcards=E2=80=94your daily escape Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Dear International Living Reader, When you think of Eastern Europe, you probably don't think of sun-drenched = coastlines and golden-sand beaches, or lush rolling hills dotted with Roman= ruins=E2=80=A6but perhaps you should. The Eastern European country of Croatia boasts an impressive coastline that= stretches almost as far as Italy's along the warm sapphire waters of the A= driatic Sea. And this coastline is dotted with charming towns, rich with hi= story and a laidback Mediterranean-style culture. Expat Tricia, who calls Croatia home, recently paid a visit to one of these= towns and marveled at the Tuscan feel of it. She tells you all about it below=E2=80=A6 Declan Aylward Managing Editor, IL Postcards * * * Istria: Tuscan-Style Living on Croatia's Adriatic for $1,300 a Month By Tricia A. Mitchell Evening has arrived, and a tangerine-colored sun sets behind the limestone = arches of a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater. Above, seagulls dance on a w= arm sea breeze=E2=80=94a peaceful contrast to the line of Roman gladiators = marching into the arena. The armored actors and their iron swords prepare t= o engage in hand-to-hand combat. However, my husband and I are looking for = something a little more calming. We stroll past the gladiator reenactment toward the city's Roman forum for = a glass of chilled Malvasia wine, soft music, and a chance to people-watch. You might think I was somewhere in Italy. However, the evening I've describ= ed took place in a city called Pula, on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula. The city of Pula on Croatia's Adriatic coast has a rich Roman history. Before my husband Shawn and I traveled to Pula on a five-week trip, I'd rea= d descriptions proclaiming Istria to be the "new Tuscany." Indeed, Istria's= scenic interior=E2=80=94dotted with cypress trees and crimson poppies=E2= =80=94does remind me of the alluring landscape outside Florence, where I've= purchased peppery olive oil and opulent dessert wine, and where I've enjoy= ed meals in locals' homes. But Istria and Tuscany are pleasantly different. Istria is more affordable, allowing us to live comfortably for about $1,300= a month. It is also less densely populated than Tuscany. And it's diverse.= You can spend the morning exploring islands or relaxing at the beach, and = your evening dining on wild asparagus risotto in a hilltop town. You're abo= ut 60 miles from Trieste, and just a four-hour ferry ride from Venice acros= s the Adriatic Sea (it's about $80 for day-trip tickets, but ferries only r= un during the tourist season). * Recommended Viewing * Never Pay U.S. Income Tax Again—Legally A controversial new video is making its way around America. It explains a 1= 00% legal way to never pay U.S. income taxes again. The video will be taken= down in the next 3 days. But you can still watch it here now. http://click= 2.internationalliving.com/t/DA/Kds/M_Q/AC_Q9A/AAGNUw/MzMzODY5fGh0dHBzOi8vcH= JvLmludGVybmF0aW9uYWxsaXZpbmcuY29tL20vOTAxNzQ3P2E9MTImbz0xMDcxNSZzPTEzMjg0J= nU9MzExNzMwMCZsPTMzMzg2OSZyPU1DMiZ2aWQ9elVyeWs0Jmc9MA./AQ/QgiI Along the coast, pine trees frame azure waters and pebbly beaches, while qu= iet coves lure snorkelers, kayakers, and sailing enthusiasts. Rovinj is the= most famous of Istria's seaside towns, with its lemon, raspberry, and ochr= e-colored buildings packed tightly into the shape of a snail shell. I loved= sipping a cup of bijela kava (Croatia's version of a latte) in Rovinj whil= e looking out at the sparkling Adriatic, before having a picnic of Istrian = cheese and olives and watching the sailboats go by. While Croatian is the official language, young Croatians often speak =EF=AC= =82awless English and are enthusiastic to practice it with visitors. It's n= ot just the locals who are welcoming, either. Whether you're in the city of= Pula or in the smallest Istrian town, you're bound to encounter expats fro= m all walks of life who have carved out new lives here. The region's pleasant climate makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors all y= ear. Coastal areas like Pula are classic Mediterranean, with maximum temper= atures of 82 F in July and minimums of 38 F in January. Inland areas with h= igher elevations see greater temperature differences. Fortunately, you can = swim in the Adriatic Sea around Istria from May to October. Also, if you're= an outdoor enthusiast like us, plenty of hiking opportunities exist on the= peninsula and cycling trails are easy to find. Renting is straightforward, and you'll find good-value, long-term rentals a= cross Istria. 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International Living Postcards= =E2=80=94your daily escape
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Dear International Livi= ng Reader,

When you think of Eastern Europe, you probably don't think of sun-drenche= d coastlines and golden-sand beaches, or lush rolling hills dotted with Rom= an ruins=E2=80=A6but perhaps you should.

The Eastern European countr= y of Croatia boasts an impressive coastline that stretches almost as far as= Italy's along the warm sapphire waters of the Adriatic Sea. And this coast= line is dotted with charming towns, rich with history and a laidback Medite= rranean-style culture.

Expat Tricia, who calls Cro= atia home, recently paid a visit to one of these towns and marveled at the = Tuscan feel of it.

She tells you all about it = below=E2=80=A6

3D"Declan"

Declan Aylward
Managing Editor, IL Postcards

* * *

Istria: Tuscan-Style Living on Croatia's Adriatic for $1,300 a Month
By Tricia A. Mitchell

Evening has arrived, and a tangerine-colored sun sets behind the limeston= e arches of a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater. Above, seagulls dance on a= warm sea breeze=E2=80=94a peaceful contrast to the line of Roman gladiator= s marching into the arena. The armored actors and their iron swords prepare= to engage in hand-to-hand combat. However, my husband and I are looking fo= r something a little more calming.

We stroll past the gladiato= r reenactment toward the city's Roman forum for a glass of chilled Malvasia= wine, soft music, and a chance to people-watch.

You might think I was somew= here in Italy. However, the evening I've described took place in a city cal= led Pula, on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula.

3D""
The city of Pula on Croatia's Adriatic coast has a rich Roman history= .

Before my husband Shawn and= I traveled to Pula on a five-week trip, I'd read descriptions proclaiming = Istria to be the "new Tuscany." Indeed, Istria's scenic interior=E2=80=94do= tted with cypress trees and crimson poppies=E2=80=94does remind me of the a= lluring landscape outside Florence, where I've purchased peppery olive oil = and opulent dessert wine, and where I've enjoyed meals in locals' homes. Bu= t Istria and Tuscany are pleasantly different.

Istria is more affordable, = allowing us to live comfortably for about $1,300 a month. It is also less d= ensely populated than Tuscany. And it's diverse. You can spend the morning = exploring islands or relaxing at the beach, and your evening dining on wild= asparagus risotto in a hilltop town. You're about 60 miles from Trieste, a= nd just a four-hour ferry ride from Venice across the Adriatic Sea (it's ab= out $80 for day-trip tickets, but ferries only run during the tourist seaso= n).

* Recommended Viewing *

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A controversial new video is= making its way around America. It explains a 100% legal way to never pay U= .S. income taxes again. The video will be taken down in the next 3 days. But you can still watch it here now.

Along the coast, pine trees= frame azure waters and pebbly beaches, while quiet coves lure snorkelers, = kayakers, and sailing enthusiasts. Rovinj is the most famous of Istria's se= aside towns, with its lemon, raspberry, and ochre-colored buildings packed = tightly into the shape of a snail shell. I loved sipping a cup of bijel= a kava (Croatia's version of a latte) in Rovinj while looking out at t= he sparkling Adriatic, before having a picnic of Istrian cheese and olives = and watching the sailboats go by.

While Croatian is the offic= ial language, young Croatians often speak =EF=AC=82awless English and are e= nthusiastic to practice it with visitors. It's not just the locals who are = welcoming, either. Whether you're in the city of Pula or in the smallest Is= trian town, you're bound to encounter expats from all walks of life who hav= e carved out new lives here.

The region's pleasant clima= te makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors all year. Coastal areas like Pul= a are classic Mediterranean, with maximum temperatures of 82 F in July and = minimums of 38 F in January. Inland areas with higher elevations see greate= r temperature differences. Fortunately, you can swim in the Adriatic Sea ar= ound Istria from May to October. Also, if you're an outdoor enthusiast like= us, plenty of hiking opportunities exist on the peninsula and cycling trai= ls are easy to find.

Renting is straightforward,= and you'll find good-value, long-term rentals across Istria. In seaside Ro= vinj, I saw a listing for a furnished one-bedroom apartment, complete with = a balcony, renting for $525 a month. To the east, in the medieval hilltop t= own of Labin, a furnished two-bedroom apartment with sea views rents for $4= 70 a month. Expats tell me that rents of $345 to $580 a month are to be exp= ected, depending upon an apartment's square footage, condition, and how muc= h outdoor space it has.

If you're looking to have a= Tuscan lifestyle with a smaller price tag, Istria might make a good home b= ase. Living in a picturesque hilltop town and conducting errands in Pula co= uld prove to be a great combination. One thing is certain: Istria has a wea= lth of experiences awaiting adventurers looking to live internationally for= the short or long term.

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