Slow Train to the Great North
Seventeen hours into my journey from Stockholm, I shuffled up to the window as the sun began to burn through the clouds. Skeletal and buried to the waist in drifts,…
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Everything you need to know to relocate to Europe.
Why Montenegro Is the New Nomad & Expat Hotspot
I was born in a country that no longer exists: Yugoslavia. Back then, Montenegro was one of its republics, nestled between Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, and Albania. It was…
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More Escapes From the Norm, Euro Version
Windmill Villa, Santorini, Greece This serene getaway in Santorini, Greece, was once a grain silo used 200 years ago to produce bread distributed throughout the island. Now it’s a charming…
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Most Popular Expat Cities in Portugal
Finding Expat Communities in Portugal As the third safest country in the world, Portugal is becoming better-known for all it has to offer expats. With its location on the map…
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Living in Italy as an American
American Expat in Italy: What to Expect Warm weather, great food, employment opportunities, and a peaceful place for retirement. Italy has all it takes to offer a “dolce vita” for…
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11 Reasons Not to Move to France
Moving to France sounds like a dream, right? The wine, the romance, the cheese, the croissants! But before you start practicing your bonjour, it’s wise to consider whether living in…
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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Taxes
Listen, I know I’ve been harping on taxes these past couple of weeks. Perhaps I’m a little bitter due to all the idiotic “budget” announcements the Canadian government has been…
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Exit Taxes: As Formidable as They Seem?
Recently, a viral post on X was making the rounds claiming that the Canadian government was in talks to impose a $25,000 ‘Departure Penalty Tax’ and double the existing exit…
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Could Madeira be your Retirement Paradise?
Wait – I know what you’re thinking. Where the heck is Madeira? The reason why you don’t know where Madeira is, and have probably never even heard of it before,…
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The World’s Most Powerful Passports For 2024
Imagine a world where your nationality isn’t a boundary but a gateway. Where borders blur, opportunities multiply, and the concept of ‘foreign’ begins to fade. This is the promise held…
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