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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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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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11 Great Reasons to Move to Chile

So you’re thinking of making a move and Chile’s on your radar? Excellent choice, as this South American gem just popped up on my radar as well, prompting a recent…

Stella Guan in Paris, beginning her journey of success

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I Never Had a Plan B

Raised in a small town in southern China, Stella Guan has always been a fast learner. She picked up the pipa, or Chinese lute, at age 8 and was soon…

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Field Notes

Life Abroad: Hitting the Reset Button in Paradise

When I turned 24 years old in the late summer of 2018, I started wondering where my life was headed. I was living in Cork, in southern Ireland, where I’d…

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France

What You Need To Know To Move To France

What You Need To Know To Move To France. Having multiple passports is one of the fundamental tenets of the Flag Theory. As you get multiple passports and nationalities, you…

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Your Escape Plan

The Expat Life in Santa Marta, Colombia

When you choose a place to retire (or vacation, or simply to relocate), you usually choose an area that has either mountains or beach, depending on your preferences. The mountains…