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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Asia
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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.
Finding Home in Turkey
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The rent range given for the big cities is low at the top end. A one-bedroom in central Istanbul is about $1,454 a month,…
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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
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The cost figures hold. A single retiree in Kuala Lumpur works out at roughly $975 to $1,213 a month all in, so the $1,500…
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How Living in Uzbekistan Changed One Englishman’s Life Forever
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The costs further down are quoted in pounds, which is awkward if you are reading this from the United States. Here is what Tashkent…
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How I Built a Life in Tokyo in 3 Months
The visa question, checked 11 September 2026. If this account has you thinking you could do the same, the route matters more than the rent. Japan opened a digital nomad…
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The Couple Restoring Lost Homes in Japan
Dani and Evan Benton didn’t set out to become innkeepers or beekeepers on a small Japanese island. Their journey began in New Orleans with an urban farm, a few chickens,…
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An Expat’s Guide to An Bang Beach
Added 10 September 2026. This guide tells you to check local Facebook groups for the going rate and never says what the going rate is. Here it is. Hoi An,…
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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…
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How Thailand Became My Home
I grew up in the 1950s and ’60s, the only child of older parents in the San Fernando Valley. My father was a banker before bankers made big money. We…
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