Emily Draper, Author at Escape Artist

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Plan B

The Midlife Escape Plan: When Work Finally Sets You Free

Thanks to the internet, digital nomadism has been pigeonholed into a ‘trendy and youthful’ stereotype where young, carefree twentysomething ‘crypto bros’ and ‘girl bosses’ glamorously globetrot from one trendy coworking…

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Real Stories

Trading Morocco for the UK to Be a Mom

On December 31st 2025, I was the most content I’d ever been. I’d spent many New Year’s Eves alone, ruminating over a glass of wine about the year ahead, as…

Panama City skyline at night with illuminated towers, coastal boulevard, and light trails running along the waterfront

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Plan B

Ready to Leave the US? These Countries Might Trump the American Dream

Checked and current, 10 September 2026. One ranking below is off by a place, and one figure is confirmed exactly. Canada ranks 11th on the Human Freedom Index, not 12th.…

Woman walking barefoot along a beach in the Philippines with boats, waterfront buildings, and lush limestone hills in the background

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Digital Nomad

A Digital Nomad’s Complete Guide to the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the most recent countries to bless the world with a digital nomad visa, and many have already packed their laptops and hopped on a one-way…

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Healthcare

Accessing Long-Term Healthcare Abroad: What Are My Options?

Having long-term access to healthcare abroad is not only a requirement for some visa holders, but it’s invaluable for your peace of mind. Those who know they’re going to be…

Everyday life across Morocco reflects the country’s growing appeal for expats seeking culture, climate, and opportunity. Photo courtesy of iStock.

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Morocco

A Destination Guide for Moving to Morocco

Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The monthly costs below are high, in some cases by roughly double, and they make Morocco look far more expensive than it is. We…

A woman relaxes in a private pool on a white-washed cliffside in Santorini, Greece, overlooking the deep blue Aegean Sea with a cruise ship and distant islands under a clear sky.

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Relocation

The Most Appealing Places to Relocate in 2026

This year, many of us may be taking stock of what is no longer serving us and setting goals that create a life that feels more aligned. While small changes…

Global landscape changing for digital nomads and expats with new visa opportunities and expanded remote work programs worldwide in 2025-2026

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Expat News

Our Good News Round-Up for Expats in 2026

Throughout 2025, governments and tourism boards worldwide have been delivering the news every digital nomad and expat dreams of hearing; they’re introducing new and more relaxed visas that make working…

By moving out of London, Londoners seeking calmer, more affordable lifestyles

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United Kingdom

The Mass Migration Out of London

Checked 10 September 2026. This article turns on a town-by-town price table, and none of those prices could be verified. The Land Registry’s own house price tool refused automated access,…

Finding Yourself in India: A journey across India

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India

Finding Yourself in India

Where the Journey Begins “Baba, yogi, guru, sadhu, whatever,” Bharat shrugged as we sat overlooking India’s holy Lake Pushkar. “It’s not about how many beads you wear or how much…