Scandinavian Summers Are the New Escape
Gone are the days when announcing a trip to Scandinavia was automatically met with, “Good luck seeing the Northern Lights”—as if winter were the only time worth visiting. The region…
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The Nordic Blueprint for Happiness
Why Are the Nordic Countries So Happy, Join me as I explore their joyful way of life and share my personal experiences exploring their culture, community, and calm. One Gap…
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Zurich’s Formula for Happiness
When most people think of Zurich, they picture banks, watches, and meticulous order. But behind its global finance reputation lies a city quietly and consistently leading the world in quality-of-life…
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Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Moving to Ireland
Irish culture is unmistakable. The near-constant drizzle, “proper” Guinness, and enough craic to coax even the most hesitant introvert out of their shell. There’s the red-painted Temple Bar, the dramatic…
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The Bold Experiment of Liberland
In the heart of Europe, between Croatia and Serbia, there exists a tiny patch of land that no country wants. A place where taxes are optional, government control is almost…
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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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Lessons from the Republic of Rose Island
Ah, the 1960s. A time of peace, love, and…floating island states? That’s right, while the rest of the world was busy protesting wars and exploring space, a quirky Italian engineer…
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17 Must-Visit Spots 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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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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