Moving in a State of Flow
Mario Rigby did a lifetime’s worth of travel in his youth. Born in Turks & Caicos, he grew up near Stuttgart, Germany, then moved to Canada in his teens before…
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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.
Slow Train to the Great North
Seventeen hours into my journey from Stockholm, I shuffled up to the window as the sun began to burn through the clouds. Skeletal and buried to the waist in drifts,…
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Your Belize Winter Getaway Should Be a Financial Gain, Not a Drain
As the days grow colder and snow blankets much of the northern hemisphere, many North Americans yearn for a warm escape. The Caribbean, with its pristine beaches, azure waters, and…
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Why Montenegro Is the New Nomad & Expat Hotspot
I was born in a country that no longer exists: Yugoslavia. Back then, Montenegro was one of its republics, nestled between Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, and Albania. It was…
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7 Fears Keeping You from Moving Abroad (and How to Beat Them)
Thinking about moving abroad? You’re not alone. Whether it’s about a great job opportunity, an extended adventure, getting away from U.S. politics, or the dream of living in a seaside…
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The Bohemians vs the Sharks
They come every summer to this pristine bay on the southern coast of the Gulf of Gökova, in Turkey’s Muğla province, just north of the popular resort town of Marmaris.…
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Do You Have the Wanderlust Gene?
Around this time of year, depending where you are, you might see geese flying in formation overhead, headed to warmer climes for the winter. We all know that countless creatures…
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Done with Trump? 9 Great Reasons to Move Abroad
It’s official—Donald Trump is headed back to the White House. For some, that’s a reason to hang U.S. flags and blast patriotic anthems. For others, it’s a sign. A sign…
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Don’t Miss These Central Italy Day Trips from Rome
Italy’s capital is known as the Eternal City for good reason—because its appeal is endless, and timeless. Yet while Rome captivates with its iconic monuments, venturing beyond the city opens…
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Presidential Candidates Make Last-Second Appeal to Americans Abroad
With the 2024 U.S. presidential vote less than a week away, former president Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are making desperate, 11th-hour appeals to undecided voters in…
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