The Ghost of Kyiv
For most of 2023, my bedroom window looked out onto a 30-foot-tall, blue-gray mural of the heroic Ghost of Kyiv. Word of the flying ace’s exploits spread like wildfire in…
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Meeting locals and travelers makes for a better expat experience
Moving to a new country is exciting and daunting, with so much to see and do and so much to figure out. Having somebody to lean on for tips and guidance, whether a local or fellow traveler, can be absolutely game-changing.
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Our Top 5 Travel Items Right Now
Packing the right essentials can make or break your travel experience. Even the most experienced travelers occasionally leave a crucial item behind, potentially putting a damper on the coming trip. However, the best way to learn what you need is to forget it once! Read More
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Eating Istanbul
On a sweltering July afternoon in the heart of Istanbul’s old city, groups of men huddle around colored plastic tables in the shade of the Aqueduct of Valens, an imposing,…
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Escape Artist Insiders: Inside our June 2024 “Exploring the Unknown” Edition
If you are considering a move overseas, there’s nothing like hearing from real expats who have done it themselves. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our June 2024…
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Where is YOUR Happy Place?
Recently, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network came out with their World Happiness Report 2024. The media and talking heads love this report because they can use it to…
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The Top 5 Affordable Expat Destinations for US Retirees in 2024
In today’s economic landscape, US retirees are facing a unique set of financial challenges. Rising healthcare costs, inflation, and the uncertainty of Social Security sustainability are just a few hurdles…
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Is Your Retirement at Risk?
Sadly, this is the question many people are asking themselves nowadays. With governments running higher and higher deficits, one has to wonder how all of this debt going to be…
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How to Implement Flag Theory from Home in 2024
In many ways, people today consider themselves more “worldly” than our ancestors. Perhaps they have traveled to countries around the world while, just a generation or two ago, their relatives…
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Know Your Options: Healthcare Abroad
With the state of our healthcare systems in the U.S. and Canada, many people are looking for alternatives. Whether you are being charged through the nose for dental implants or…
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