Surviving the American Frontier
The savage wildness of Alaska felt ever present even before the wheels of my plane touched down in Juneau. For hundreds of miles, snowy, glaciated mountains rippled down into the…
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Lessons from the Republic of Rose Island
Checked and current, 11 September 2026. The timeline below conflates two different events, which makes the story tidier than it was. Construction began in 1958, not 1957, and the platform…
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7 Steps to a Successful Move Abroad
Have you ever dreamed of sipping coffee in a Parisian café, working remotely from a beach in Bali, or hiking the Swiss Alps as part of your daily routine? More…
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How to Move Abroad with Kids
Back in 2016, before my husband and I packed up all of our things, and our 9- and 13-year-old sons, and moved from Wyoming to Spain, we had no idea…
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The Beauty of Bitcoin
The Value of Bitcoin I first heard of cryptocurrency back in 2013, when I attended a conference about the latest in financial services. Learning of my expertise, a Bitcoin advocate…
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17 Best Places to Visit in Montenegro
In the last few years, Montenegro has begun to emerge as one of the favored destinations for the world’s expats and nomads—and for good reason, as detailed in my previous…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to France
As an expat living in France, I’ve spent decades helping North Americans Moving to France, guiding our clients on everything from logistics to cultural adjustments. With nearly 30 years of…
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How to (Fall in Love and) Move to Portugal
The Story Behind My Move to Portugal One morning in 2016 I woke up in Portland, Maine, and thought, “Why do I live here?” I’d recently been divorced (for the…
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Plane Crash Survivor Stories That Inspire You to Live Fully
The morning flights had gone well and I was tucking into my sandwich for lunch while the ground crew loaded up four 55-gallon fuel drums for the first of two…
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Buying Property in Japan’s Snow Paradise
While Japan tempts travelers for a range of reasons, for those who love snow the choice is clear: it’s all about Hokkaido. Once skiers and snow-lovers get a taste of…
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