How Greenland Became the Arctic’s New Frontier
There’s an old saying, often attributed to the Vikings, that “Iceland is green and Greenland is icy.” The joke is that no one had been there to prove if that…
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Global Roundup: Passports, Property and Policy Shifts
From a surge in Americans seeking Irish citizenship to Spain’s property crackdown and Japan’s overtourism battle, major changes are reshaping travel and expat life. Here’s what’s making headlines this week.…
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The 12 Best Countries to Gain Citizenship by Descent
Did you know that many countries around the world grant citizenship to foreigners who can prove ancestral ties? It’s called citizenship by descent. It’s like discovering a hidden treasure, and…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Portugal
Portugal has in recent years emerged as one of the world’s top destination for expats and digital nomads, thanks to its cultured cities, beautiful landscapes, rich history, and sunny climate.…
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Spain’s Lessons of Self-Discovery
Ten years ago, I made the bold decision to swap the grey skies of London for the sun-kissed shores of Spain. At that time, I was immersed in the high-stakes…
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Lessons from the Republic of Rose Island
Checked and current, 11 September 2026. The timeline below conflates two different events, which makes the story tidier than it was. Construction began in 1958, not 1957, and the platform…
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17 Best Places to Visit in Montenegro
In the last few years, Montenegro has begun to emerge as one of the favored destinations for the world’s expats and nomads—and for good reason, as detailed in my previous…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to France
As an expat living in France, I’ve spent decades helping North Americans Moving to France, guiding our clients on everything from logistics to cultural adjustments. With nearly 30 years of…
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How to (Fall in Love and) Move to Portugal
The Story Behind My Move to Portugal One morning in 2016 I woke up in Portland, Maine, and thought, “Why do I live here?” I’d recently been divorced (for the…
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Anxiety in Italy, Comfort in Croatia
On our first morning in Palermo, Savannah and I found a grassy area beside Teatro Garibaldi where we could stand in the sunlight to wake up. Birds whistled from the…
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