Botero
Fernando Botero Angulo was born in 1932 in Medellin, Colombia, Botero became interested in painting at an early age. He was influenced by the Baroque style of the colonial churches…
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Expat Tax Traps
If you’re an American citizen or green card holder living abroad, you must file your US tax return just like those living in the United States. In this article, I’ll…
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5 Things to Consider When Moving (That are Often Overlooked)
My friends have always known me as a type of responsible nomad — I’ve moved from Austin to Queens and now live a little east of the Valley in southern…
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Can I Still Collect Social Security if I Retire Abroad?
If you are thinking about retiring, living abroad is becoming an affordable and desirable option. There are many expatriate communities of retired folks that are soaking up the sun. The…
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You should know about these 5 reasons to retire abroad
Every year, millions of Americans reach retirement age. Many of them do not think that living abroad is a good idea for a variety of reasons. They think it’s too…
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Adventures in Madagascar
I decided to go to Madagascar 24 hours before my flight left. Originally, I’d purchased a ticket for a month in South Africa, but after several months in Europe, I…
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One Step Closer to a Cashless Society
The world took one step closer to a cashless society this past November. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the announcement that India would be doing away with its 500…
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Working and Traveling in Eastern Europe On a Budget
I have been living and working outside of the U.S. since 2009, when the Great Recession became very serious and jobs were closing down in my hometown of Miami, FL.…
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Six Resources to Help Plan Your Next Adventure
If you scrutinize your travel plans as much as I do, you are constantly searching for the best resources to help with the planning process. Like me, you may also…
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Best Countries for Expats: Residency, Tax and What It Costs
Rebuilt and fact checked, 16 September 2026. This article was first published in April 2017. Its argument has held up. Its numbers have not. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion quoted…
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