The Precious Gift of the Visionary
One of my few gifts is an ability to predict the future. Not in a prophetic sense, but by seeing and understanding trends as they unfold. For 13 years (1986-1998)…
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Expat News
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Stay up to date with the latest expat news and global developments shaping life abroad. Escape Artist’s news coverage highlights the stories that matter most to expats, digital nomads, retirees, and internationally minded readers, from visa and residency changes to cost of living shifts, travel developments, geopolitics, and major world events.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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