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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Field Notes
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Essays and articles from EA’s network of world travelers
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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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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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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How an Abandoned House in Spain Changed Everything
Editor’s Note: The $1 Home Revolution Around the world, small towns and forgotten villages are offering abandoned homes for the price of a coffee—or close to it. But these aren’t…
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The Nordic Blueprint for Happiness
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. Nothing to correct. The premise holds and then some. In the latest World Happiness Report all five Nordic countries sit in the global top…
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Living in the Azores
Checked and current, 10 September 2026. One claim below does not survive checking, and it is the one the article’s argument rests on. Azorean wages are not “well under $10,000…
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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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20 Reasons Not to Move to Dubai
Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. Forget about what you’ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and man-made islands are all just smoke and mirrors. There are so many things wrong with this place that I have decided to compile a list, a must-read if you are considering a potential move to Dubai.
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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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