Know Before You Go: Essential Travel Tips for Going Abroad

Rolling emerald fields and soft skies in County Kerry.

Ireland

Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Moving to Ireland

Irish culture is unmistakable. The near-constant drizzle, “proper” Guinness, and enough craic to coax even the most hesitant introvert out of their shell. There’s the red-painted Temple Bar, the dramatic…

A new generation claims space through movement.

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Africa

How Ethiopia’s Girls Are Rewriting the Rules on Wheels

In the stillness of early Saturday mornings, something unexpected stirs in Addis Ababa. Beneath a soft haze of rising dust, a smooth echo breaks the silence—the rhythmic clap of skateboard…

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Blue Zone

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Japan

To arrive in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, can be a sensorially confounding experience. It is a city of some 30 million people, with troops of skyscrapers stampeding across it, often…

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Digital Nomad

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Successful Digital Nomad

As we’ve reported before, embarking on a digital nomad lifestyle, where you get to work and live abroad, offers the chance for an unparalleled freedom, adventure, and a whole new…

Slow sunsets match Hawaii’s relaxed island pace. Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock/oulashin

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North America

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Hawaii

Situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, almost halfway between the mainland of the United States and Japan, the Hawaiian Islands are the most remote island chain in the…

Idyllic Spain, rich in history and culture.

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Spain

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Spain

Wherever you plan to live, you can count on a cultural deep dive where everyday life comes with its own delightful twists and surprises. Here are ten things to know…

Arenal Volcano National Park, with Arenal Lake in the foreground.

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Expat News

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,…

Things to know before Moving to Portugal

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Expat News

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Portugal

Portugal has in recent years emerged as one of the world’s top destination for expats and digital nomads, thanks to its cultured cities, beautiful landscapes, rich history, and sunny climate.…

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Expat News

Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to the Azores

Nestled in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, this archipelago is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal (the other being Madeira). Made up of nine islands, the Azores is…