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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…

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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…

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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…

Female traveler standing in Bali rice paddies during golden hour

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica or Bali? A Tale Between Two Paradises

A Life Shaped by Travel As an avid traveler, I find it ironic that I was raised by parents whose world rarely extended beyond American borders. Yet two of their…

London skyline with Big Ben and Parliament during rainy weather conditions

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Tensions, Trials & Turning Points

This week’s World News Roundup moves from escalating friction between Iran and the United States to a landmark legal moment for Big Tech. Europe faces fresh concerns over energy supply,…

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Power Plays, Pressure & Shifting Ground

This week’s World News Roundup moves between mounting military tension, political provocation, and the real-world impact of climate and technology. A US warship carrying Marine troops has been tracked en…

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

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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…