Latest News: Storms, Shutdowns & Secret Gardens
This week’s headlines move between nature’s fury and human design. The deadliest typhoon of the year bears down on Vietnam after devastating the Philippines, while a prolonged U.S. government…
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Your Real Guide to Finding the Perfect Real Estate Agent in Washington State
Buying or selling a house is a big deal—probably one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s exciting to think about your new place, but let’s be real, it can also keep…
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7 Financial mistakes expats make in their first year abroad (and how to avoid them)
Moving overseas sounds exciting. New country, fresh start, maybe even tax-free income. But here’s the reality I’ve seen after preparing expat taxes for 25+ years: your finances get…
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Finding Home in Turkey
Living in Turkey: A Chance Encounter I first came to Turkey when I met another Australian backpacker while traveling solo through Europe. We went to Greece together, following her out-of-date…
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The Most Underrated Countries to Visit
The first time I landed in Malta, the runway looked as if it had been carved straight from the island’s pale limestone. The air shimmered with salt and heat, and the immigration officer waved…
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The Art of Building Walls
It’s close to 3 a.m. in Virginia, and Mike Cobb is on the road again. In a few hours, he will board a flight to Panama for an international conference, with a side itinerary that feels very…
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Is Malta Safe? What the Data — and Daily Life — Really Say
Introduction Few places blend history, calm, and community quite like Malta. The island’s limestone cliffs rise above translucent coves, and every village clock tower seems to move at its own…
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Latest News Headlines This Week: Power, Protests & Polar Seas
This week’s headlines move from the depths of the Antarctic to the heights of global tension. Trump orders the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing “on an equal basis” with Russia and…
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The $200 Dream of EU Citizenship
Why This Rumor Won’t Go Away If you’ve spent time in expat forums or second passport groups, you’ve seen the claim: “Get an EU citizenship for $200.” It sounds like a scam. Surely there must…
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Best Countries for Second Residency: The Ultimate Guide!
The Draw of a Second Residency Borders define where we start, but not where we have to stay. A second residency is a permission slip for flexibility. It means having a foothold somewhere…
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How Halloween in Ireland Sparked a Global Legacy
Trick-or-treating, dressing in scary costumes, telling ghost stories—these familiar Halloween rituals trace their origins back thousands of years, long before the era of cheap plastic Dracula…
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The Hottest New Digital Nomad Destination in Morocco
Ten years ago, as a small coastal village with limited modern development or tourism infrastructure, Tamraght was very much an off-the-beaten-path destination. But in recent years, it has…
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