Field Notes: A Journey Through Life Abroad

Woman steering a sailboat near a tropical island while living a sailing lifestyle at sea

Interview

When the Ocean Becomes Your Home

For most people, the idea of leaving behind a conventional life to sail across the world’s oceans alone would seem unthinkable. For Captain Liz Clark, it felt inevitable. Raised along…

Aerial view of Puerto Vallarta coastal town with turquoise ocean water, sandy beaches, white buildings, green mountains, and boats anchored in the bay

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Romania

Mexico Beyond the Headlines: The Expat Reality

The killing of cartel kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho,” has sparked a wave of backlash across parts of Mexico, setting off violence, government response, and…

Daily life in Costa Rica moves at its own pace, shaped as much by culture as by policy.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Digital DIMEX, Explained

The Pura Vida Approach to Progress Anyone who has spent time in Costa Rica quickly learns that the local rhythm is guided by a unique internal compass. Here, life is…

Raising children with space for exploration, resilience, and wonder.

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Interview

Raising a Family in Motion

For the Willink family, travel has never been about escape or spectacle. Long before children entered the picture, it was already a way of moving through the world with intention,…

A red cable car descends from a lush green mountain, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the historic red-tiled roofs of Brasov, Romania, under a cloudy sky.

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Romania

From Exodus to Opportunity: Romania’s New Chapter

Potentially more than any other country in Europe, Romania has long been synonymous with outward migration. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the Eastern European nation recorded the highest levels of…

A woman relaxes in a private pool on a white-washed cliffside in Santorini, Greece, overlooking the deep blue Aegean Sea with a cruise ship and distant islands under a clear sky.

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Relocation

The Most Appealing Places to Relocate in 2026

This year, many of us may be taking stock of what is no longer serving us and setting goals that create a life that feels more aligned. While small changes…

A narrow, weathered alleyway in Stone Town, Zanzibar, featuring historic white-and-yellow buildings and a traditional wooden door under a carved stone arch.

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Africa

Inside Stone Town, Zanzibar’s Cultural Heart

Rain is pattering the windows; hardening splashes that threaten a tropical downpour. Sliding open the balcony door, I peer onto the white-and-yellow storefronts below: vendors are already sheltering in doorways.…

A young family stands on a white stone staircase in Santorini, Greece, with iconic blue-domed churches and the sparkling Aegean Sea in the background.

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Interview

Leaving the U.S. to Build a New Life in Greece

When Cara Celeste West left the United States with her young family, it wasn’t driven by restlessness or a desire to escape. It was a deliberate decision shaped by motherhood,…

A small squirrel monkey with a white face and orange fur clings to a vibrant green palm frond, illustrating the daily presence of wildlife in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica

Top 10 Culture Shocks You’ll Notice When You Move to Costa Rica

Even if you’ve visited a country many times before moving there, the experience shifts once you live there. Vacations offer a curated glimpse, but living somewhere reveals the unedited version.…