Field Notes

45 posts

Essays and articles from EA’s network of world travelers

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The House We Rebuilt in Georgia

Some homes aren’t found on property sites—they’re found in memory. That was true for David Macharadze, a 43-year-old Brit whose Georgian surname was the only part of his heritage he’d…
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Where old walls meet new beginnings, the €1 home story continues to unfold.
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Inside Italy’s $1 Home Revolution

In the rolling hills of Sicily, the $1 home revolution took root—not in boardrooms or ministries, but in cracked foundations and quiet ambition. The idea was simple: revive Italy’s most…
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Remedios Church in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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  • Mexico

Moving to Mexico? Consider Puebla

If you’re looking for a vibrant, culturally rich, and surprisingly affordable city to explore or retire to in Mexico, skip the crowds of major tourist destinations like Mexico City and…
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Select Summer in London: A Photo Essay Summer in London: A Photo Essay
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Summer in London: A Photo Essay

For most travelers, London calls to mind images of fog, drizzle, and the comforting gloom of a city long defined by its gray skies and steely palette. It’s the city…
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Nordic chapter of adventure
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  • Rest of Europe

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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Living in the Azores
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Living in the Azores

Deirdre and I both work via the Internet, so we decided to spend some years moving around the world and experiencing new places and cultures, a few months in each.…
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Dating Abroad: Love Across Borders
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Love, Loss, and Language Barriers

The thing about falling in love abroad is that everything already feels like a story. The streets are unfamiliar, the language dances differently in your mouth, and even the smallest…
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