The Power of a Good Soak
When I was around seven years old, my parents took me to the thermal pools of Pamukkale, a four-hour drive inland from our coastal hometown of Izmir. I remember being…
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All the tools you need to move abroad
By Land or Sea
King of the Castle Built in the 10th century, this Medieval castle overlooks the tiny Catalan village of Laes, plus rolling mountains, valleys, and rivers. With a capacity of 16…
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While you’re on Vacation, your Finances Shouldn’t Be
As the summer heat fades, many of us will return to our daily routines invigorated, vacation memories still fresh. It’s the perfect time to examine long-term financial health and stability. …
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Resisting the Normalcy Bias Trap
The small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, is just 20 miles from my home, so when former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a campaign rally there my son Joe decided to…
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Danger, Honor, and Survival in Pamplona
I swear that big bull had me in his sights. Horns squared, nostrils flared, he was headed straight for me, and not taking his time about it. For an unbearably…
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Watching the Big Game in Buenos Aires
It’s been an unusually cold winter here in Buenos Aires, which for a Chicagoan like me has felt like your average October. The temperature briefly fell below zero Celsius the…
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Westjet debacle may be just the start of summer cancellation season
The mechanics of Westjet Airlines, Canada’s number-two carrier, went on strike last week, leading to the cancellation of more than a thousand flights and causing headaches for some 150,000 travelers.…
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The Philosophy of the World Economic Forum
As originally published exclusively in “Escape Artist Insider Magazine – June 2023 edition”. Privacy is a very near and dear concept in my heart because of my love for civil…
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Are you Invested in Canadian “Lake Life”?
Where I live in Canada, “lake life” is a whole thing. People here aspire to own a recreational lake property with a cabin, dock, boat, all the things. There are…
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PRIVACY AND THE RISE OF AI
As originally published exclusively in “Escape Artist Insider Magazine – June 2023 edition”. Seventeen years ago, a Harvard University student’s idea for a local campus-wide networking platform was made public…
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