International Travel Tips: Smart Ways to Plan and Enjoy Your Trip

Summer in Lapland: Lapland’s wild landscapes glow under the endless Arctic sun

Field Notes

Lapland in summer: Before the Snow Falls in Lapland

Most people know Lapland for its deep winter. The blizzards, the reindeer-dotted forests, the elusive shimmer of the northern lights. It’s the land of husky sleds and Santa’s Village, where…

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Mexico

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

Mexico, the beating heart of Latin America, is a country of dazzling contrasts and incredible diversity. From the brightly colored streets of colonial towns like San Miguel de Allende, to…

Nice Places to Live in Canada: Best Cities and Lifestyle Insights

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Canada

Nice Places to Live in Canada: Best Cities and Lifestyle Insights

Introduction When you start wondering about “what’s a nice place in Canada to live?”, you’re really asking something bigger than real estate. You’re picturing a place that feels right when…

Craggy cliffs and quiet harbors frame life in the Isle of Man

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Your Escape Plan

Life and Opportunity on the Isle of Man

With all the quirk and charm of British coastal towns—less than a stone’s throw from some of the most picturesque walking trails the British Isles has to offer—the Isle of…

Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)

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Italy

Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)

Introduction Italy pulls people in for the obvious reasons: the art, the food, the way a simple espresso at a street bar can feel like a small ceremony. But beauty…

Costa Rica Rainy Season - Rain clouds gather over a quiet Costa Rican road as the season begins

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Costa Rica

When the Rain Falls in Costa Rica

Walking Into the Storm In the Costa Rica rainy season, I like to walk in the rain. Not the drizzle you tiptoe through with an umbrella, but the real thing,…

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…

England: where history lingers in the mist.

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England

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

England exists in a bit of a bubble. Despite its island status and Brexit-shaped foot out the door, the country remains at the heart of European culture and history. Think…

Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mexico – Discover Your Ideal City

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Mexico

Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mexico – Discover Your Ideal City

Introduction Mexico has become a top choice for people seeking a better quality of life, warm climates, rich culture, and more affordable living. But with so many compelling destinations, choosing…

What Is an Expat? Definition, Challenges & Other Key Insights

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Your Escape Plan

What Is an Expat? Definition, Challenges & Other Key Insights

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered “what is an expat?”, you’re tapping into a concept that’s increasingly relevant in today’s globalized world. An “expat”(short for expatriate) is someone who lives outside…