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Philippines

Beyond Paradise: The Reality Overseas Veterans Experience Living in the Philippines

Added 10 September 2026. This piece is about the reality veterans meet in the Philippines and contains no figures at all. Here is the financial reality, which is a large…

Aerial view of a white-sand Zanzibar beach with turquoise water, anchored wooden boats, seaside hotels, and village buildings.

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar as the New Ritual Escape

The first thing you notice about Zanzibar is the light. Not the harsh, blinding kind that flattens a landscape, but something softer and more cinematic. In the early mornings, it…

Aerial view of Sydney Harbor and surrounding suburbs at sunset, illustrating Australia’s housing affordability debate

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Connectivity, Conflict & Changing Horizons

This week’s World News Roundup moves between expanding global connectivity and mounting international pressure. Qatar Airways prepares to launch historic routes into Venezuela and Colombia, while Dubai pushes further into…

Panama City View from Ancon Hill, Panama

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Panama

From Nomads to Pensionados: Why We Chose Panama As Our New Home

I like to say that my husband and I are “experienced travelers,” though “seniors with itchy feet” might be more accurate. Travel has always been woven into our lives. He…

People enjoying the summer at the beach at Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia

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Europe

Inside North Macedonia: Europe’s Most Unexpected Reinvention

North Macedonia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 at a time when the rest of the country was disintegrating and at war. Macedonia was able to quietly and peacefully…

Two people sitting on a beach at sunset with waves rolling in and rocky coastline silhouetted against the golden sky

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Costa Rica

Why Some Expats Leave Costa Rica (and Others Stay Forever)

Added 10 September 2026. This piece is about why people leave Costa Rica, and the honest answer for most of them is money. It gives almost no figures, so here…

Wide view of Machu Picchu with green terraced ruins set high among dramatic Andes mountains under a bright sky

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Power, Progress & Polarisation

This week’s World News Roundup moves between structural inequality and unexpected innovation. A new UN report warns that the gap between rich and poor nations is widening, even as global…

Woman walking down a narrow street in Havana lined with weathered pastel buildings beneath a bright blue sky

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Cuba

The Reality Behind Cuba’s Romance

The island nation of Cuba has been at the fore of global fascination for decades. Its very existence is romanticised by some and brings ire to others. The word Cuba…

Aerial view of a tropical coastline with turquoise water, rocky shore, dense greenery, and homes set along the edge of the sea

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Power, Pressure & Priceless Pieces

This week’s World News Roundup opens with a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran after weeks of escalating tension and threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz. From…

People crossing a street with social media icons symbolizing widespread digital engagement

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Alliances, Austerity & Digital Drift

This week’s World News Roundup moves from deepening geopolitical alignments to subtle but telling shifts in everyday life. Belarus and North Korea formalize ties in a rare diplomatic gesture, while…