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Bastimentos Island, Old Bank. Photo courtesy of the author.

Expat News

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Panama

Panama, the narrow bridge between North and South America, is a vibrant and diverse country that offers a unique blend of modernity, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. Famous for…

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Wading into Japan’s Complex Onsen Culture

It took me close to two years of living in Japan before I lost my onsen-virginity. By this time, I’d acculturated to the point of dreaming of sushi. I’d joined…

Prambanan temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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12 Top Tranquil Travel Spots for 2025

If 2024 was the year global travelers began to appreciate the serious problem of overtourism, 2025 looks set to usher in a massive shift to less hectic destinations. So, if…

Traffic zips around Srinagar's central plaza, Lal Chowk ("Red Square")

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Field Notes

Roads Without Rules

A few days after I arrived in Kashmir, I’d just gotten into the car with Sajjad, my editor, when I told him I’d like to get my own transportation. “But…

A young woman wearing traditional folkloric dress dances in Oaxaca on cinco de mayo

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20 Great Places to Live for Under $2K / Month (+ Warm Winter Weather)

Tired of scraping ice off your windshield or layering up just to fetch the mail? We get it. So maybe it’s time to swap your boots for flip-flops and enjoy…

The Ideal Day Trip from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

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The Ideal Day Trip from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

The Italian capital of Rome is a dream destination thanks to its incredible history, stunning architecture, mouth-watering cuisine and endless vibrance. But sometimes we all get a little tired of…

All photos courtesy of Anne-Michelle Wand.

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A Magical Life in Panama

Ever since she was a little girl growing up in snowy New York and then Colorado, Anne-Michelle Wand dreamed of living on a tropical island. And while Panama may not…

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The True Cost of Belize’s Primo Maya Leaf

I waited until late in the day, thinking it’s best to drive this kind of truckload out of the jungle after dark. A gringo driving a big pickup across central…

The beautiful beaches on Ambergris Caye. All photos courtesy of the author.

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Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Moving to Belize

Located on Central America’s northeastern coast just south of Mexico and north of Guatemala, Belize consists of a diverse mainland area and about 450 islands (called “cayes”). From beaches and…

Expatsi scouting trip in Porto, Portugal. All photos courtesy of Jen Barnett and Brett Andrews.

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The New American Dream? It’s Moving Abroad

When Jen Barnett launched her expat consultancy with her husband Brett a couple years ago, she had no idea the results of the 2024 election would drive countless Americans to…