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South America

A Welsh Homeland at the Edge of Argentina

A New Wales in the New World Picture this: you’re in a cottage, tucking into a plate of Bara Brith with a cup of tea. The sound of Christian hymns…

World map with oil and gas infrastructure showing global geopolitics, energy routes, and international trade networks affecting global economy

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Seizures, Stranded & Surprising History

This week’s Global News Roundup spans dramatic geopolitical moves, unexpected travel disruptions, cultural curiosities, and discoveries that reshape our understanding of the distant past. From a high-stakes U.S. maritime operation…

Global landscape changing for digital nomads and expats with new visa opportunities and expanded remote work programs worldwide in 2025-2026

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Expat News

Our Good News Round-Up for Expats in 2026

Throughout 2025, governments and tourism boards worldwide have been delivering the news every digital nomad and expat dreams of hearing; they’re introducing new and more relaxed visas that make working…

Colorful illuminated Christmas decorations and lanterns displayed in Manila Philippines showing extended Christmas season celebration and festive traditions

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Christmas Special

As much of the world slows down for Christmas, global affairs show little sign of pausing. This Christmas Special World News Roundup moves between festive traditions, long-term ambitions, and geopolitical…

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Africa

Helicoptering to Botswana’s Sacred Hills

“Are you ready?” Our pilot swivels his head, and I nod instantly. The helicopter lifts, then lurches forward. I watch as bulges of partially-submerged hippos and wandering elephants appear in…

Families and children playing soccer and enjoying beach activities together in Costa Rica, demonstrating community bonding and social connection

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Costa Rica

Building Community in Costa Rica

Community matters everywhere, but in Costa Rica, it feels even more essential. It’s a gentle net that rises beneath you on the days when the power flickers out, the water…

Humanoid robots lined up in an industrial facility, representing artificial intelligence technology and automation innovations discussed in global news trends

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Threats, Tech & Tipping Points

This week’s World News Roundup covers looming military threats, quiet technological shifts, and ethical questions that refuse to fade. Donald Trump escalates rhetoric toward Venezuela, while a Florida convenience store…

Kurdish women in traditional dress at community gathering in the Kurdistan Region, representing the vibrant cultural life and social fabric of Kurdish society

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Field Notes

Beyond Conflict. The Story of Kurdish Iraq

Iraq’s recent past has been marked by turmoil and strife, from dictatorial regimes to a brutal war that claimed more than 120,000 civilian lives in 2006, and the advance of…

Vibrant Asian street at night with colorful neon signs, tuk-tuks, and illuminated storefronts, representing Bangkok's tourism challenges and urban cultural dynamics in overcrowded destinations

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Expat News

World News Roundup: Borders, Breakdowns & Boiling Points

This week’s World News Roundup moves between collapsing ceasefires, long-awaited reunions, and cultural flashpoints reverberating across continents. Thailand’s fragile truce with Cambodia falls apart under renewed strikes, while Nigeria celebrates…

By moving out of London, Londoners seeking calmer, more affordable lifestyles

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United Kingdom

The Mass Migration Out of London

Checked 10 September 2026. This article turns on a town-by-town price table, and none of those prices could be verified. The Land Registry’s own house price tool refused automated access,…