Living Life on Ikarian Time
The word Ikaria slips off the tongue and lands like a smile. Fitting, really, for a place where people live not just longer, but with more ease, defying modern expectations of aging. Life…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Japan
To arrive in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, can be a sensorially confounding experience. It is a city of some 30 million people, with troops of skyscrapers stampeding across it, often draped in…
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Heat, Holiness, and High Stakes
Trade tensions flare, saints are named, and heat becomes a matter of survival. As Europe threatens retaliatory tariffs, Ecuador opens the door to U.S. forces, and South Asia braces for…
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The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Successful Digital Nomad
As we’ve reported before, embarking on a digital nomad lifestyle, where you get to work and live abroad, offers the chance for an unparalleled freedom, adventure, and a whole new existence.…
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Gentle Winds and Strong Hearts: The Quiet Wisdom of Okinawa
Editor’s Note At Escape Artist, our goal is to uncover the deeper rhythms of life around the world. This month, we launch a new series exploring the planet’s five official Blue Zones: rare…
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An Ode to Gascony
When you think of la belle France, it is likely that you think of Paris first, or perhaps the Côte d’Azur and Provence But mainland France is vast, covering approximately 551,695 kms2 (248,573…
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Tariff Tensions and Cracks in Control
A sweeping trade shift takes hold as global tariffs reshape the economic order. China rallies opposition to what it calls U.S. “trade tyranny,” while retaliatory moves deepen…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Australia
Moving to Australia? It’s becoming a popular decision; 446,000 people migrated to Australia from 2023 to 2024 alone. Its shimmering facade and beach-adorned coastline attract expats seeking a…
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The Plan B Strategy—Securing Lifestyle and Liberty in Belize
We’re living in an era of economic, political, and social confusion. And if you’re paying attention—really paying attention—you’ve probably asked yourself a simple but serious question: What’s…
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The Road That Led Me to Pakistan
The first time I came to Pakistan’s Ishkoman Valley, in 2019, I was riding a borrowed 150cc motorcycle in socks, sandals, and leggings riddled with holes. It was my first time biking in the…
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Turbulence and Tipping Points
Pressure points flare across continents this week, from deadly tremors in Southeast Asia to diplomatic rifts over the Panama Canal. Italy tightens its passport policy, China warns of foreign…
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Why Every Investor Needs a Plan B Abroad
In a world increasingly defined by volatility, smart investors aren’t just thinking about where to grow their wealth—they’re thinking about where to safeguard it. Beyond the traditional…
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