The Reality Behind Cuba’s Romance
The island nation of Cuba has been at the fore of global fascination for decades. Its very existence is romanticised by some and brings ire to others. The word Cuba…
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Field Notes
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Essays and articles from EA’s network of world travelers
Costa Rica or Bali? A Tale Between Two Paradises
A Life Shaped by Travel As an avid traveler, I find it ironic that I was raised by parents whose world rarely extended beyond American borders. Yet two of their…
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When the Ocean Becomes Your Home
For most people, the idea of leaving behind a conventional life to sail across the world’s oceans alone would seem unthinkable. For Captain Liz Clark, it felt inevitable. Raised along…
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Mexico Beyond the Headlines: The Expat Reality
The killing of cartel kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho,” has sparked a wave of backlash across parts of Mexico, setting off violence, government response, and…
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Costa Rica’s Digital DIMEX, Explained
The Pura Vida Approach to Progress Anyone who has spent time in Costa Rica quickly learns that the local rhythm is guided by a unique internal compass. Here, life is…
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Raising a Family in Motion
For the Willink family, travel has never been about escape or spectacle. Long before children entered the picture, it was already a way of moving through the world with intention,…
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From Exodus to Opportunity: Romania’s New Chapter
Potentially more than any other country in Europe, Romania has long been synonymous with outward migration. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the Eastern European nation recorded the highest levels of…
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The Most Appealing Places to Relocate in 2026
This year, many of us may be taking stock of what is no longer serving us and setting goals that create a life that feels more aligned. While small changes…
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Inside Stone Town, Zanzibar’s Cultural Heart
Rain is pattering the windows; hardening splashes that threaten a tropical downpour. Sliding open the balcony door, I peer onto the white-and-yellow storefronts below: vendors are already sheltering in doorways.…
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Leaving the U.S. to Build a New Life in Greece
When Cara Celeste West left the United States with her young family, it wasn’t driven by restlessness or a desire to escape. It was a deliberate decision shaped by motherhood,…
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