Starting overGreece was recently named the world’s best place to retire for 2026, according to an annual index by International Living. CNN spoke to a few experts who have done it and learned a few hard lessons along the way. “I cried copious tears,” she tells CNN, and she was worried she’d never fit in. She tells CNN that she immediately felt “very comfortable” there and loved the province’s “calm energy.” However, she says she made a lot of “missteps” when it came to finding somewhere to live: Here’s what she learned. Travel better in 2026Running through a packed travel itinerary only increases stress and leaves you exhausted, says travel expert Jake Haupert.

Source: CNN December 20, 2025 09:39 UTC