EA Editorial Staff, Author at Escape Artist

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World News Roundup: Seizures, Stranded & Surprising History

This week’s Global News Roundup spans dramatic geopolitical moves, unexpected travel disruptions, cultural curiosities, and discoveries that reshape our understanding of the distant past. From a high-stakes U.S. maritime operation…

The Most Affordable European Cities to Live in 2026

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The Most Affordable European Cities to Live in 2026

If you’re looking for information about the most affordable European cities to live in 2026, chances are a decision is taking shape. Maybe rent has climbed too fast where you…

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World News Roundup: Christmas Special

As much of the world slows down for Christmas, global affairs show little sign of pausing. This Christmas Special World News Roundup moves between festive traditions, long-term ambitions, and geopolitical…

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Global Property as a Pathway to Long-Term Independence

There are moments when a shift in the world becomes clear only in hindsight. For decades, the pillars that shaped a person’s stability were predictable. Careers advanced in linear paths,…

A person's hands hold a small white model airplane over a world map, symbolizing the careful planning and consideration required for expat relocation in a time of global economic uncertainty.

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How Inflation Abroad Changes Expat Plans

Moving abroad used to be a romantic exercise in selective arithmetic. We calculated the cost of a seaside villa and the distance from our home country, usually concluding that a…

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World News Roundup: Threats, Tech & Tipping Points

This week’s World News Roundup covers looming military threats, quiet technological shifts, and ethical questions that refuse to fade. Donald Trump escalates rhetoric toward Venezuela, while a Florida convenience store…

Everyday expenses like coffee cost less in countries where the dollar goes further

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The Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

When folks talk about their money going further abroad, they usually have a specific mental image: a three-course dinner for the price of a Starbucks latte or a sprawling villa…

Is Panama Right for You? A Guide to Expat Life, Costs and Everyday Comforts

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Is Panama Right for You? A Guide to Expat Life, Costs and Everyday Comforts

Introduction Expat life in Panama begins, funnily enough, with a shift in your soundtrack. Morning roosters replace car horns. Mangoes hit tin roofs after a warm night. Coffee is transported…

Lush green islands with turquoise water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, a top destination for sustainable travel on a budget and eco-friendly tourism in Southeast Asia

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Seven Eco-Friendly Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank

Sustainable travel is sometimes marketed as a high-end luxury, all organic linens and $600-a-night eco-villas. But let’s be clear: more often than not, that’s greenwashing with a high price tag.…