Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to the Azores

A unique culture and remote beauty await on this Atlantic archipelago

By Rodolpho Comargo

Nestled in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, this archipelago is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal (the other being Madeira). Made up of nine islands, the Azores is known for its striking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and growing tourism industry. For anyone considering moving to this stunning region, the Azores offers a unique blend of rugged natural beauty, quaint European charm, and modern infrastructure. Read More

Spain’s Lessons of Self-Discovery

Building a life that feels like home, one destination at a time

By Isha Sesay

Ten years ago, I made the bold decision to swap the grey skies of London for the sun-kissed shores of Spain. At that time, I was immersed in the high-stakes world of investment banking, enveloped by the relentless buzz of the trading floor. But my heart yearned for more. Read More

The Cabin at Wit’s End

Off the grid adventures with a clueless craftsman

By Patrick Hutchison

I bought the cabin for $7,500 from a guy on Craigslist. He was a tugboat captain. His name was Tony. Here’s why. Read More

The Beauty of Bitcoin

An in-depth examination on the true value of money

By Joel Nagel

I first heard of cryptocurrency back in 2013, when I attended a conference about the latest in financial services. Learning of my expertise, a Bitcoin advocate at the event wanted to hire me for some international asset protection. Read More

Surviving the American Frontier

In the wilds of Alaska, could a break-up mark a new beginning?

By Emily Pennington

The savage wildness of Alaska felt ever present even before the wheels of my plane touched down in Juneau. For hundreds of miles, snowy, glaciated mountains rippled down into the Pacific Ocean like bare skin descending into bathwater. Read More

Lessons from the Republic of Rose Island

How one Italian dreamer created a short-lived expat utopia

By EA Editorial Staff

Ah, the 1960s. A time of peace, love, and…floating island states? That’s right, while the rest of the world was busy protesting wars and exploring space, a quirky Italian engineer named Giorgio Rosa was busy creating his own nation—the Republic of Rose Island. Read More

How to Move Abroad with Kids

The secrets to a successful overseas relocation with little ones

By Jackie Baxa

Back in 2016, before my husband and I packed up all of our things, and our 9- and 13-year-old sons, and moved from Wyoming to Spain, we had no idea how much we’d need to do to shift our lives across an ocean. From schools to sports to food, from culture and language to creating a sense of normalcy—I had no idea where to start or even what questions to ask. Read More

The Day I Should Have Died

A British expat pilot falls gravely ill over the mountains of Indonesia

By Matt Dearden

The morning flights had gone well and I was tucking into my sandwich for lunch while the ground crew loaded up four 55-gallon fuel drums for the first of two afternoon flights to the mountain airstrip of Sinak in Indonesia’s Papua province. Read More