The Cabin at Wit’s End
I bought the cabin for $7,500 from a guy on Craigslist. He was a tugboat captain. His name was Tony. Here’s why.* * Why I bought the cabin, not why Tony was a tugboat captain or why he…
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Why Creating a Plan B Is Essential in 2025
The world has become increasingly unpredictable. Economic instability, shifting political landscapes, and global uncertainty are no longer rare occurrences but regular challenges. As we enter…
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Surviving the American Frontier
The savage wildness of Alaska felt ever present even before the wheels of my plane touched down in Juneau. For hundreds of miles, snowy, glaciated mountains rippled down into the Pacific Ocean…
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Lessons from the Republic of Rose Island
Ah, the 1960s. A time of peace, love, and…floating island states? That’s right, while the rest of the world was busy protesting wars and exploring space, a quirky Italian engineer named…
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7 Steps to a Successful Move Abroad
Have you ever dreamed of sipping coffee in a Parisian café, working remotely from a beach in Bali, or hiking the Swiss Alps as part of your daily routine? More and more Americans have been…
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How to Move Abroad with Kids
Back in 2016, before my husband and I packed up all of our things, and our 9- and 13-year-old sons, and moved from Wyoming to Spain, we had no idea how much we’d need to do to shift our lives…
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The Beauty of Bitcoin
I first heard of cryptocurrency back in 2013, when I attended a conference about the latest in financial services. Learning of my expertise, a Bitcoin advocate at the event wanted to hire me…
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Five Travel Essentials for Women
As someone who loves exploring new destinations, I’ve learned that a well-packed bag makes all the difference in having a smooth journey. Below are my absolute must-haves for any trip—items…
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17 Must-Visit Spots in Montenegro
In the last few years, Montenegro has begun to emerge as one of the favored destinations for the world’s expats and nomads—and for good reason, as detailed in my previous article. Here I’ve…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to France
As an expat living in France, I’ve spent decades helping North Americans relocate to France, guiding our clients on everything from logistics to cultural adjustments. With nearly 30 years of…
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Why Securing Second Residency Is Crucial to Your Escape Plan
After more than three decades of observing the shifting landscape, I’ve found that people move abroad long-term for one of two reasons. It’s either about the “pull” of lower cost of living,…
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How to (Fall in Love and) Move to Portugal
One morning in 2016 I woke up in Portland, Maine, and thought, “Why do I live here?” I’d recently been divorced (for the second time), both my parents had passed, my mom only a few years…
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