Know Before You Go: Essential Travel Tips for Going Abroad

Panama

Is Panama Right for You? A Guide to Expat Life, Costs and Everyday Comforts

Introduction Expat life in Panama begins, funnily enough, with a shift in your soundtrack. Morning roosters replace car horns. Mangoes hit tin roofs after a warm night. Coffee is transported…

Kurdish women in traditional dress at community gathering in the Kurdistan Region, representing the vibrant cultural life and social fabric of Kurdish society

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Field Notes

Beyond Conflict. The Story of Kurdish Iraq

Iraq’s recent past has been marked by turmoil and strife, from dictatorial regimes to a brutal war that claimed more than 120,000 civilian lives in 2006, and the advance of…

Costa Rica Homes for Rent: Best Areas, Prices, and Tips for Expats

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica Homes for Rent: Best Areas, Prices, and Tips for Expats

Introduction Few destinations combine tropical beauty, political stability, and modern comfort quite like Costa Rica. For retirees, expats, and digital nomads, Costa Rica homes for rent offer an easy gateway…

Tuvalu: A Disappearing Country in the middle of the Pacific

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Asia-Pacific

Tuvalu: The Island Uploading Itself to the Metaverse

A Nation at the Edge of Existence Tuvalu is an isolated country in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of nine low-lying islands and a population of roughly…

Best Cities for American Expats Exploring a Better Way to Live

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Plan B

The New Path for American Expats

If you’re an American thinking about living abroad, that idea usually blooms from a simple feeling: life could feel different somewhere else. Maybe mornings could begin with sea air instead…

Research, reflection, and a bit of Wi-Fi. Relocation begins long before arrival.

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Your Plan B

Escape Artist’s Ultimate Guide to Moving to Europe

Why Europe Still Calls Europe is a continent built on contrast, where medieval lanes meet co-working lofts, and vineyards stretch beside high-speed rail lines. For centuries, people have crossed oceans…

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Spain

Living in Mallorca, Spain’s Star Island

Introduction Living in Mallorca blends Mediterranean ease with modern convenience. Sun-lit streets in Palma, quiet coves along the coast, and mountain villages tucked beneath the Tramuntana create a daily backdrop…

Cost of Living in Panama: How Far Your Money Can Take You

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Panama

Cost of Living in Panama: How Far Your Money Can Take You

Introduction Panama draws many newcomers (retirees, remote workers, and adventurers alike) with its tropical climate, use of the U.S. dollar, and relatively lower cost of living compared to many developed…

Life in Cornwall: Where history, isolation, and beauty shape daily life

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Field Notes

Life on the Edge of England

A few hours’ drive from the bustling metropolis of London lies a region that stands as an alternative to what we associate with modern UK living. Cities like London or…

Cost of Living in Spain: What to Expect in 2026

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Spain

Cost of Living in Spain: What to Expect in 2026

Introduction Spain draws millions of people each year (from tourists to expats) with its sunshine, vibrant culture, and relatively affordable lifestyle. But how much does it really cost to live…