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 We went to Greece together, following her out-of-date…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 Quiet Power Of Living In Bulgaria
Introduction Thinking about living in Bulgaria? Curiosity gets the better of you, and you start a quick search that promises low prices and a European address. Soon you’re enamored by…
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Cost of Living in Portugal: What It Really Takes to Live Well
Introduction Imagine waking up to the sound of church bells echoing through cobblestone streets, sunlight spilling over tiled rooftops, and the smell of espresso drifting from the café downstairs. For…
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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 $200 Dream of EU Citizenship
Why This Rumor Won’t Go Away If you’ve spent time in expat forums or second passport groups, you’ve seen the claim: “Get an EU citizenship for $200.” It sounds like…
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How Halloween in Ireland Sparked a Global Legacy
Trick-or-treating, dressing in scary costumes, telling ghost stories—these familiar Halloween rituals trace their origins back thousands of years, long before the era of cheap plastic Dracula masks and over-the-top inflatable…
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A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Living Like a Local in Paris
If you’re moving to Paris as a digital nomad, you’re probably drawn to the romantic idea of a life filled with art galleries, cozy cafés, and buttery croissants. That’s what…
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Life and Opportunity on the Isle of Man
With all the quirk and charm of British coastal towns—less than a stone’s throw from some of the most picturesque walking trails the British Isles has to offer—the Isle of…
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Living in Cyprus, The Island Where Life Slows into Focus
Introduction The first signs of belonging in Cyprus reveal themselves slowly. A shopkeeper greets you in Greek, then switches to English without missing a beat. Children walk home from school…
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Is Malta Safe? What the Data — and Daily Life — Really Say
Introduction Few places blend history, calm, and community quite like Malta. The island’s limestone cliffs rise above translucent coves, and every village clock tower seems to move at its own…
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