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The True Cost of Leaving America
In a country grappling with rising political tension, unaffordable healthcare, and a growing loss of public trust, the idea of leaving America is a serious and increasingly common…
- Field Notes
20 Reasons Not to Move to Dubai
Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. Forget about what you’ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and man-made islands are all just smoke…
- Rest of Europe
The Nordic Blueprint for Happiness
Why Are the Nordic Countries So Happy, Join me as I explore their joyful way of life and share my personal experiences exploring their culture, community, and calm. One Gap Year to a Life…
- Rest of Europe
Scandinavian Summers Are the New Escape
Gone are the days when announcing a trip to Scandinavia was automatically met with, “Good luck seeing the Northern Lights”—as if winter were the only time worth visiting. The region might have…
- Spain
Love, Loss, and Language Barriers
The thing about falling in love abroad is that everything already feels like a story. The streets are unfamiliar, the language dances differently in your mouth, and even the smallest touch can…
- News
Peace, Perks, and Political Pressure
From trade warnings to tourism perks, the global landscape this week is shaped by shifting policies and rising anxieties. Spain cracks down on Airbnb, the US State Department issues a rare…
- Field Notes
Living in the Azores
Deirdre and I both work via the Internet, so we decided to spend some years moving around the world and experiencing new places and cultures, a few months in each. Our first stop was São…
- Field Notes
How an Abandoned House in Spain Changed Everything
Editor’s Note: The $1 Home Revolution Around the world, small towns and forgotten villages are offering abandoned homes for the price of a coffee—or close to it. But these aren’t turnkey…
- Offshore banking
The Banking Opportunity of Belize
As global financial systems undergo a fundamental reconfiguration, driven by geopolitical realignments, technological innovation, and increasing demand for financial autonomy, one fact is…
- News
Signals, Survival, and Shifting Landscapes
From star-guided moths to mysterious Antarctic signals, this week’s headlines span science, environment, and unexpected real estate listings. Researchers race to save the Great Barrier Reef,…