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South Ossetia
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The Curious Case of South Ossetia

Editors Note: There is some disagreement over the name of the region examined in this article. The use of the names South Ossetia and Tskhinvali are the subject of debate…
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Sardinian Chronicles - Life in Sardinia unfolds in stillness, season, and sun.
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A Sardinian Chronicle

They say time doesn’t exist in Sardinia. Or at least, not in the way it does elsewhere—racing past you with the sound of horns, ticking clocks, and unread emails. I…
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An Bang beach on a typically perfect afternoon.
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An Expat’s Guide to An Bang Beach

Many readers may know that the city of Hoi An, in Central Vietnam, is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town, one of the best-preserved trading ports in Southeast…
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Palm trees sway under a blue summer sky on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula.
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Costa Rica, the Largest Blue Zone

The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, with its rolling hills, verdant green farmlands, and breathtaking Pacific Ocean, has changed my outlook on life. Its beauty was one of the main…
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The place I was once too afraid to enter became the one I never wanted to leave.
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I Didn’t Mean to End Up in Morocco

I was 18 when I got my first job—I was going to be a professional cowgirl and live in a trailer park with a 75-year-old retiree named Jerry in The-Middle-of-Nowhere,…
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Goats grazing freely on Ikarian hillsides, a symbol of self-sufficiency and simplicity.
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Living Life on Ikarian Time

The word Ikaria slips off the tongue and lands like a smile. Fitting, really, for a place where people live not just longer, but with more ease, defying modern expectations…
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In Okinawa, food is a ritual of care.
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Gentle Winds and Strong Hearts: The Quiet Wisdom of Okinawa

Editor’s Note At Escape Artist, our goal is to uncover the deeper rhythms of life around the world. This month, we launch a new series exploring the planet’s five official…
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A panoramic view of the Pyrénées mountains.
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An Ode to Gascony

When you think of la belle France, it is likely that you think of Paris first, or perhaps the Côte d’Azur and Provence But mainland France is vast, covering approximately…
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Our hostel orchard in spring.
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The Road That Led Me to Pakistan

The first time I came to Pakistan’s Ishkoman Valley, in 2019, I was riding a borrowed 150cc motorcycle in socks, sandals, and leggings riddled with holes. It was my first…
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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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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