North Macedonia’s Bold Bid for Identity
North Macedonia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 at a time when the rest of the country was disintegrating and at war. Macedonia was able to quietly and peacefully slip out of…
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Building a Resilient Banking Strategy for Life Abroad
Most people give very little thought to their banking setup until something goes wrong. For anyone serious about building a life abroad, that’s a problem worth getting ahead of.…
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Raising Global Kids Without Breaking the Bank
The conversation about international schooling almost always begins and ends in the same place: the elite international academy. For the uninitiated expat, these institutions are presented as…
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Ready to Leave the US? These Countries Might Trump the American Dream
With radical new laws, policies, and foreign intervention creating drastic changes in the United States, life here is becoming more of an acquired taste. If you’re among those who no…
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Why Some Expats Leave Costa Rica (and Others Stay Forever)
Many people move to Costa Rica announcing, often, that they are staying forever. But a few years later, some pack their bags. It rarely happens all at once. There is usually a period of quiet…
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World News Roundup: Power, Progress & Polarisation
This week’s World News Roundup moves between structural inequality and unexpected innovation. A new UN report warns that the gap between rich and poor nations is widening, even as global…
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Certified Translations in Georgia: Requirements, Nuances, and Tips
Finding out that a government office, university registrar, or Superior Court clerk in Georgia will not accept your paperwork because a translation is “uncertified” can stall an application…
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Exploring Currency Considerations for Portugal’s Golden Visa
More Americans are exploring second residency options, including Portugal’s Golden Visa. Since 2023, the program no longer includes residential real estate, making regulated VC/PE investment…
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Building a Life Abroad That Lasts
There is a conversation most expats quietly put off for as long as possible. It is not about tax optimization, residency permits, or the rising cost of international schooling. It is the…
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The Reality Behind Cuba’s Romance
The island nation of Cuba has been at the fore of global fascination for decades. Its very existence is romanticised by some and brings ire to others. The word Cuba can invoke imagery of sunny…
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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 flight to work beneath palm…
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World News Roundup: Power, Pressure & Priceless Pieces
This week’s World News Roundup opens with a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran after weeks of escalating tension and threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz. From there, the…
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