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International Living Magazine recently highlighted Colombia as the cheapest place to live in the world in 2025. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One Colombia was recently named the cheapest place to live...
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Westend61 via Getty ImagesWhen I was four years old, my dad’s job transferred him north, so he and my mom moved our family to Canada for six years. While living there, they...
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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. As President Donald Trump takes office yet again, many Americans are...
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Palm trees and a salty breeze are great, but the people are what make an expat community special. During the past month, I’ve spent a lot of time in the neighborhood adjacent...
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Like a lot of other countries, Ireland offers citizenship through descent, which means you can apply if you have a parent or grandparent who was born there. It took me several months...
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Once upon a time, I visited London and stayed in one of its largest, coolest hostels. (Hi, Clink261!) I made friends at the local pub, went on too many Jack the Ripper...
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American interest in moving abroad has been surging since the November election. A recent survey found that 17% of Americans plan to move overseas within the next five years, with another 5%...
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Jaid Newstead’s life in Italy is straight out of a rom-com.Last year, the former Torontonian moved to Bari, a quaint, picturesque town by the Adriatic Sea. During her first week there, she...
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What is the cost of living in Belize? Expats share their actual expenses and experiences, offering honest insights for potential newbies.Understanding the true cost of living in Belize can be challenging, with...
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If you’re like me, you’ve spent the past few years daydreaming about your next big adventure. Well, let me save you the trouble of scrolling through endless destinations—Bali is the place to...
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When Julie Chen and her husband Erik Fuson decided to leave behind their lives in Colorado and move to Portugal in 2021, it wasn't a decision they took lightly. For Julie, a...
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Planning on moving to Costa Rica? This detailed guide explores everything from cost of living and residency to healthcare and culture. Make an informed decision.Moving is always an exciting moment in life....
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A tourist turned expat who only journeyed to Cyprus for a fortnight, ended up staying for a decade because of the huge appeal the country brings.Vaida Rickute moved to Limassol in Cyprus...
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Ever dreamed of living in Europe? You’re not alone. The problem is that the continent’s traditionally high tax rates have turned many successful entrepreneurs and investors away from Europe, forcing them to...
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Beyond port and soulful Fado melodies, Portugal is a country with some intriguing credentials. It’s the world’s largest cork producer and boasts some of Europe’s most steadfast borders, unchanged since the Middle...
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Nestled in the lush jungles of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, the relaxing surf town of Nosara offers a serene lifestyle that's worlds away from the fast-paced urban grind of Chicago. For Stacie...
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For Cara West, becoming a parent didn’t just change her — it transformed her perspective on what it meant to raise a family in America.In 2022, shortly after giving birth to her...
24. Lastly: "We lived in Brazil for seven years for work-related reasons. Although there are significant social issues in Brazil, there were substantial advantages, such as the lack of high-processed foods. Repatriating...
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Between the soaring cost of living, shifty changes in our For many Black expats, systemic racism is a driving force for wanting to leave America. But there are also other factors that...
