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Woman steering a sailboat near a tropical island while living a sailing lifestyle at sea

Interview

When the Ocean Becomes Your Home

For most people, the idea of leaving behind a conventional life to sail across the world’s oceans alone would seem unthinkable. For Captain Liz Clark, it felt inevitable. Raised along…

Scuba diver exploring a vibrant coral reef surrounded by colorful tropical fish in clear blue water.

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Escalation, Exodus & Unexpected Discoveries

This week’s World News Roundup moves between rising geopolitical tension and moments of quiet global change. The standoff between Iran and the United States is sending ripples through international travel…

Burj Khalifa towering above the illuminated Dubai skyline at dusk with surrounding skyscrapers and fountains.

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Middle East

What’s Next for the UAE and Qatar?

The Gulf region has often been seen as something of an exception to the crises associated with the Middle East in recent decades. The volatility of the region has rarely…

Iranian flag waving on a pole with Tehran cityscape and mountains in background, representing Iran-US geopolitical tensions and Middle East conflict

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Conflict, Change & Curious Moments

This week’s World News Roundup moves from escalating geopolitical strain to quieter but profound social changes. Tensions between Iran and Donald Trump’s administration continue to intensify, while Dubai was shaken…

Aerial view of Puerto Vallarta coastal town with turquoise ocean water, sandy beaches, white buildings, green mountains, and boats anchored in the bay

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Know Before You Go

Mexico Beyond the Headlines: The Expat Reality

The killing of cartel kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho,” has sparked a wave of backlash across parts of Mexico, setting off violence, government response, and…

Mexican flag flying above a large red MEXICO sign at a border crossing with vehicles and road infrastructure visible under a bright blue sky above

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Power, Policy & Public Backlash

This week’s Global News Roundup moves from cartel upheaval in Mexico to sweeping social reform in Australia and South Korea. The reported death of cartel leader “El Mencho” has reignited…

Daily life in Costa Rica moves at its own pace, shaped as much by culture as by policy.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Digital DIMEX, Explained

The Pura Vida Approach to Progress Anyone who has spent time in Costa Rica quickly learns that the local rhythm is guided by a unique internal compass. Here, life is…

Raising children with space for exploration, resilience, and wonder.

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Interview

Raising a Family in Motion

For the Willink family, travel has never been about escape or spectacle. Long before children entered the picture, it was already a way of moving through the world with intention,…

A red cable car descends from a lush green mountain, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the historic red-tiled roofs of Brasov, Romania, under a cloudy sky.

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Romania

From Exodus to Opportunity: Romania’s New Chapter

Potentially more than any other country in Europe, Romania has long been synonymous with outward migration. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the Eastern European nation recorded the highest levels of…

A young East Asian girl with braided hair and a red traditional jacket smiles with her eyes closed, pressing her hands together to pray at a temple.

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Tradition, Tension & Turning Points

This week’s World News Roundup moves between tradition and tension. As communities across the world welcome the Year of the Horse, Cuba faces intensifying shortages under renewed US pressure. China…