Living in the Azores
Deirdre and I both work via the Internet, so we decided to spend some years moving around the world and experiencing new places and cultures, a few months in each. Our first stop was São…
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Love, Loss, and Language Barriers
The thing about falling in love abroad is that everything already feels like a story. The streets are unfamiliar, the language dances differently in your mouth, and even the smallest touch can…
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20 Reasons Not to Move to Dubai
Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. Forget about what you’ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and man-made islands are all just smoke…
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Signals, Survival, and Shifting Landscapes
From star-guided moths to mysterious Antarctic signals, this week’s headlines span science, environment, and unexpected real estate listings. Researchers race to save the Great Barrier Reef,…
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The True Cost of Leaving America
In a country grappling with rising political tension, unaffordable healthcare, and a growing loss of public trust, the idea of leaving America is a serious and increasingly common…
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Zurich’s Formula for Happiness
When most people think of Zurich, they picture banks, watches, and meticulous order. But behind its global finance reputation lies a city quietly and consistently leading the world in…
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The New Africa Travel List for 2025
When it comes to travel, Africa tops many people’s bucket lists—yet paradoxically, it still sees some of the lowest tourism numbers globally. Why? Despite the allure and mystique of…
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Runways, Retaliation, and Regional Risks
Crash and Questions An Air India Express flight that veered off the runway during landing has left investigators searching for answers. The crash, which occurred in Kerala and resulted in…
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Retiring Abroad: Where Can You Actually Afford to Live?
The Mirage of Cheap Living There’s a dream that lingers in the minds of many nearing retirement—one that usually begins with turquoise seas, cobblestone streets, and the seductive promise that…
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How Adelaide Climbed the Happy City Index
An Escape in Adelaide I landed in Adelaide with a Sydney-tinted veil over my eyes. As any expat will tell you, Australia is too often reduced to a two-city rivalry. “Do you prefer Sydney or…
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Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Moving to Ireland
Irish culture is unmistakable. The near-constant drizzle, “proper” Guinness, and enough craic to coax even the most hesitant introvert out of their shell. There’s the red-painted Temple Bar,…
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Convoys, Currents, and the Crocodile Watch
From LA protests to Caribbean conservation, the world this week is in motion—some by choice, some by crisis. Greta Thunberg lends her voice to humanitarian aid efforts, Europe launches a luxe…
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