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Africa

Cultural Customs and Must-Try Traditions of Marrakesh

Cultural Customs and Must-Try Traditions of Marrakesh Offering an intoxicating mix of African charm and Islamic traditions, it’s no wonder Marrakesh is one of the most favored destinations to visit…

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Portugal

Portugal’s Golden Visa

Portugal’s Golden Visa Portugal has been one of the most desired locations for international living since the Golden Visa changes of 2012. The Golden Visa was created to attract investors…

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Your Plan B

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land One thing I find fascinating about living in San Pedro, Belize is the endless opportunity for business and investment-related education. Originally, I…

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Healthcare

Accessing Healthcare In The UAE: What To Expect In Abu Dhabi And Dubai

Accessing Healthcare In The UAE: What To Expect In Abu Dhabi And Dubai What does accessing healthcare look like in the UAE? In this article we look at the differences…

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Your Plan B

Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever

Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dear Escape Artist Reader, In my inbox last weekend, I…

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United Kingdom

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination The Caribbean’s most mountainous island nation, Dominica is a place where people come to remember what holistic living is all about while experiencing…

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Your Plan B

Get to Know Antigua: Living, Playing, and Investing

The country of Antigua (An-TEE-gah) has a well-deserved reputation as one of the prime destinations in the Caribbean. Actually composed of two twin islands (Antigua and Barbuda) and nicknamed “land…

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Your Plan B

The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 2

The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 2 The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 1 Day 3: 8,300 ft A few…

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Your Plan B

The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 1

The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 1 The Inca Trail: Four Days in the Footsteps of History, Part 2 Then came the rain. Droplets of…

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Asia

Pattaya: A Possible Cause of Thailand’s Bad Reputation

Pattaya: A Possible Cause of Thailand’s Bad Reputation Pollution, sex-tourism, and ladyboys. Unfortunately, these are all images that are commonly associated with Thailand, thanks to films such as The Hangover…