How Greenland Became the Arctic’s New Frontier
There’s an old saying, often attributed to the Vikings, that “Iceland is green and Greenland is icy.” The joke is that no one had been there to prove if that…
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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.
El Salvador’s Stunning Comeback
Some places are known for their history, others for their landscapes, and some—like El Salvador, which spent nearly 30 years grappling with escalating violence from the early 1990s to the…
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Global Roundup: Migration Battles, Travel Costs, and Expats in Flux
From shifting migration strategies to financial realities shaping travel habits, here’s what’s making headlines this week. Dumped in Panama In a controversial move, the U.S. has begun deporting migrants from…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Costa Rica
Two years ago, I took a leap of faith, packed three suitcases, grabbed my two dogs, and moved to Costa Rica. I had visited several times and done some research,…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving To Thailand
After traveling all over the world in my 30s and visiting more than 30 different countries, I took my first trip to Asia at the age of 41. I chose…
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Love Across Borders
Love is more than just an emotion—it’s a language, a ritual, and a cultural signature that transcends borders. While the way love is expressed may differ from country to country,…
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Global Roundup: Passports, Property and Policy Shifts
From a surge in Americans seeking Irish citizenship to Spain’s property crackdown and Japan’s overtourism battle, major changes are reshaping travel and expat life. Here’s what’s making headlines this week.…
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The 12 Best Countries to Gain Citizenship by Descent
Did you know that many countries around the world grant citizenship to foreigners who can prove ancestral ties? It’s called citizenship by descent. It’s like discovering a hidden treasure, and…
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The Hidden Side of Ho Chi Minh City
To discover the “Saigonese soul” of Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam’s largest hub, now home to over 10 million, you need to plunge into the side streets and explore the…
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The Heart of a Wanderer
After years of wandering Scotland’s history and landscapes, it’s hard to believe I was once a wide-eyed American taking my first trip abroad. That there was once a time when…
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