Costa Rica or Bali? A Tale Between Two Paradises
A Life Shaped by Travel As an avid traveler, I find it ironic that I was raised by parents whose world rarely extended beyond American borders. Yet two of their…
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The ultimate guide to relocating to Asia.
Our team of global experts offer advice on how taxes, immigration law, finances, real estate, and healthcare really work in Asian countries.
Our award-winning journalists share inspirational stories about those who have already made the move.
How Southeast Asia Is Redefining the Modern Plan B
The Single Point of Failure: Why One Residency is No Longer Enough For decades, the conventional wisdom among globally mobile individuals was to secure a single, high-value second residency or…
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Sri Lanka Joins the Digital Nomad Visa Boom
The nature of work and global travel has shifted over the last few years. Digitization has expanded remote work and helped create a generation of digital nomads. Since the pandemic,…
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Want to Live in Bali Permanently? Here’s How
Introduction Imagine starting each day in a place where rice-terraced hills meet the sea, and the air carries the scent of frangipani and salt. For many wanderers and intentional settlers,…
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Tuvalu: The Island Uploading Itself to the Metaverse
A Nation at the Edge of Existence Tuvalu is an isolated country in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of nine low-lying islands and a population of roughly…
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The New Path for American Expats
If you’re an American thinking about living abroad, that idea usually blooms from a simple feeling: life could feel different somewhere else. Maybe mornings could begin with sea air instead…
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Finding Home in Turkey
Living in Turkey: A Chance Encounter I first came to Turkey when I met another Australian backpacker while traveling solo through Europe. We went to Greece together, following her out-of-date…
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The Most Underrated Countries to Visit
The first time I landed in Malta, the runway looked as if it had been carved straight from the island’s pale limestone. The air shimmered with salt and heat, and…
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The Full Picture for Retiring in Malaysia
Introduction The idea of retiring in Malaysia is easy to fall for. Hawker stalls perfuming the air with garlic and chili. Evening walks under palm trees while the call to…
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How Living in Uzbekistan Changed One Englishman’s Life Forever
It’s estimated that roughly 5 million British people live abroad. The vast majority settle in countries like Australia, Spain, Canada, and the USA. The standard of living in Britain is…
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