David Lepeska, Author at Escape Artist

Expat News

The 12 Best Countries to Gain Citizenship by Descent

Did you know that many countries around the world grant citizenship to foreigners who can prove ancestral ties? It’s called citizenship by descent. It’s like discovering a hidden treasure, and…

Move Abroad: A typical beachside scene in Bali.

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7 Steps to a Successful Move Abroad

Have you ever dreamed of sipping coffee in a Parisian café, working remotely from a beach in Bali, or hiking the Swiss Alps as part of your daily routine? More…

The view of Volcano Conception from Lake Nicaragua.

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7 Great Reasons to Move to Nicaragua

If you’re of a certain age, you might think of danger and instability when you hear the word Nicaragua. But all that’s long past, as the country has in recent…

Prambanan temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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12 Top Tranquil Travel Spots Away From the Crowds

Overtourism moved from a niche complaint to a mainstream one around 2024, and the shift toward quieter destinations has only continued since. So, if you’re starting to make your travel…

Traffic zips around Srinagar's central plaza, Lal Chowk ("Red Square")

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Field Notes

Roads Without Rules

A few days after I arrived in Kashmir, I’d just gotten into the car with Sajjad, my editor, when I told him I’d like to get my own transportation. “But…

Expatsi scouting trip in Porto, Portugal. All photos courtesy of Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews.

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The New American Dream? It’s Moving Abroad

When Jen Barnett launched her expat consultancy with her husband Brett a couple years ago, she had no idea the results of the 2024 election would drive countless Americans to…

Mario Rigby in the middle of the Sahara desert in Sudan. All photos courtesy of the author.

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Moving in a State of Flow

Mario Rigby did a lifetime’s worth of travel in his youth. Born in Turks & Caicos, he grew up near Stuttgart, Germany, then moved to Canada in his teens before…

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Packing List

This Season’s Best Travel Buys

It’s that time of year again! It can be hard to tell down here in the Southern Hemisphere, where the heat’s creeping up as summer looms, but it is indeed…

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From Wall Street to Awakening

James Hopkins had what some might consider an ideal youth and early adulthood. He grew up at a boarding school in rural Virginia, where his father taught, attended a top…

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7 Fears Keeping You from Moving Abroad (and How to Beat Them)

Thinking about moving abroad? You’re not alone. Whether it’s about a great job opportunity, an extended adventure, getting away from U.S. politics, or the dream of living in a seaside…