The Couple Restoring Lost Homes in Japan
Dani and Evan Benton didn’t set out to become innkeepers or beekeepers on a small Japanese island. Their journey began in New Orleans with an urban farm, a few chickens,…
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Places, Policies, and Plastic Shores
From affordable escapes to unexpected swimming spots, this week’s headlines blend lifestyle, policy shifts, and environmental curiosities. The world’s most affordable countries tempt expats and digital nomads alike, Paris welcomes…
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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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Peace, Perks, and Political Pressure
From trade warnings to tourism perks, the global landscape this week is shaped by shifting policies and rising anxieties. Spain cracks down on Airbnb, the US State Department issues a…
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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
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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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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Signals, Survival, and Shifting Landscapes
From star-guided moths to mysterious Antarctic signals, this week’s headlines span science, environment, and unexpected real estate listings. Researchers race to save the Great Barrier Reef, Japan grapples with a…
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