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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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Food + Culture

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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Know Before You Go

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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Health + Wellness

Travel Medical Insurance International FAQ

Here at Escape Artist we know the importance of safety while travelling. Part of the safety aspect is having adequate health and travel insurance in case something goes wrong. Because…

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Health + Wellness

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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Health + Wellness

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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Health + Wellness

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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Health + Wellness

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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Health + Wellness

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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Health + Wellness

Beyond Sunshine: Choosing the Right Expat Destination Based on Political and Economic Stability

In global mobility, the allure of relocating hinges significantly on the political and economic stability of potential expat destinations. Expatriates, in their quest for new horizons, prioritize nations that offer…