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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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.
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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How I Built a Life in Tokyo in 3 Months
Living in Tokyo can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know where to start. The language, the culture and traditions, the unwritten (and very much written) rules about everything from…
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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
Many readers may know that the city of Hoi An, in Central Vietnam, is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town, one of the best-preserved trading ports in Southeast…
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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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Biking Beijing
If you would have told me, soon after I arrived in Beijing, that I’d ride a bike through the streets of China’s capital during rush-hour, I would’ve asked you what…
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The Unexpectedly Mundane: Surprising Boring Aspects of 30 Popular Tourist Destinations
When we daydream about globe-trotting, it’s usually with visions of sun-soaked beaches, picturesque snow-capped mountains, or the vibrant hustle of an exotic bazaar. Rarely do we imagine the overenthusiastic morning…
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