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Checked and current, 10 September 2026. One ranking below is off by a place, and one figure is confirmed exactly. Canada ranks 11th on the Human Freedom Index, not 12th.…
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The True Cost of Leaving America

In a country grappling with rising political tension, unaffordable healthcare, and a growing loss of public trust, the idea of leaving America is a serious and increasingly common conversation. Political…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Hawaii

Situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, almost halfway between the mainland of the United States and Japan, the Hawaiian Islands are the most remote island chain in the…
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The Top Expat Destinations 20 Years From Now

Predicting the top expat destinations 20 years into the future is essentially an impossibility. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fun exercise! And, to be fair, based on some…
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Borders, Business, and the Battle for Resources

Global shifts in policy, environment, and trade take center stage this week. A road through the Amazon sparks debate ahead of a climate summit, Greenland edges closer to independence, and…
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How to Avoid Double Taxation

For many expats, investors, and digital nomads, the world feels more connected than ever. Living in one country, earning in another, and banking in a third is no longer unusual.…
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Global Roundup: Migration, Markets, and Tourism Shifts

From Canada’s migration surge to Trump’s Golden Visa plan and Switzerland’s luxury tourism boom, shifting policies and economic moves are reshaping global travel and trade. Here’s our pick of what’s…
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Surviving the American Frontier

The savage wildness of Alaska felt ever present even before the wheels of my plane touched down in Juneau. For hundreds of miles, snowy, glaciated mountains rippled down into the…
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The New American Dream? It’s Moving Abroad

When Jen Barnett launched her expat consultancy with her husband Brett a couple years ago, she had no idea the results of the 2024 election would drive countless Americans to…
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Trump and Harris Target Expats
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Presidential Candidates Make Last-Second Appeal to Americans Abroad

With the 2024 U.S. presidential vote less than a week away, former president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are making desperate, 11th-hour appeals to undecided voters in…
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