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Tallinn, Estonia, was the first stop of our 30-day Baltic adventure. The taxi moved slowly through Old Town Tallinn’s narrow, twisting, cobblestone streets. We were astonished as we passed by medieval buildings,...
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While the best place to live in Spain might be a subjective choice, one thing’s for sure – there’s no shortage of great places to live in this Mediterranean country. A second...
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What causes someone to move away from the country where they were born to a new and unfamiliar place?That was the question that prompted me to write my first book in 2019,...
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Escape the American Hustle: Best Countries for US Expats in 2025As 2025 approaches, an increasing number of Americans are exploring opportunities to live abroad. Political changes, lifestyle aspirations, and the global embrace...
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Balancing travel and work can be tricky – but you don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other.Many countries offer digital nomad visas, allowing employees who can work remotely to make...
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In a repeat of 2016, the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has many Americans taking stock of their options to leave the country. Wealthy Americans have already...
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Real Estate I moved from the US to Ireland 5 years ago. I've never felt safer, but adjusting to the culture hasn't always been easy. Alexis McSparren Updated 2024-11-06T13:55:39Z Share icon Share...
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A woman in Porto, Portugal (margouillat photo/Shutterstock)Looking to leave the United States of America? With costs of living rising and remote work now a reality, many Americans dream of living abroad. The...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinThinking about how to move out of the U.S? You’re not alone: With the country gripped by the election, many Americans are seriously considering making a...
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Work and travel: digital nomads need to think about their finances in a non-conventional way (Adobe stock photograph)I recently returned from holiday, and I keep thinking about this lovely couple we met....
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One of the most important travel topics is safety. @media screen and (min-width:0) and (min-height:0px) { #sv-video-container { min-height:200px } } @media screen and (min-width:515px) and (min-height:0px) { #sv-video-container { min-height:305px }...
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According to the Social Security Administration, in 2024, nearly 68 million Americans received a Social Security benefit each and every month, totaling roughly $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. While...
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In the south of France, Patricia C. Brooks’s days are bookended by the morning serenades of roosters and the evening calls of owls. Five years ago, Patricia left her home in Richmond,...
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Retiring abroad is becoming more common, with many American retirees fleeing the country in search of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing.According to a Social Security Administration (SSA) report,...
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As I write this from my tiny rental flat in Murches, Portugal—a village three miles north of the popular expat haven Cascais—the wind is howling and dogs bark in the distance. The...
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For millions of Americans, the ultimate dream is to strike out and build a new life abroad. And as shown by the best countries for Americans to move to—laid out below—there’s plenty...
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Not every retirement dream works out quite as expected. Sometimes, there’s an unexpected U-turn.When Kate and Dan Morse retired to Portugal in 2018, they had done a lot of research and learned...
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 mins agoAsia is one of the most in-demand continents for digital nomads globally. Not only is it inherently fascinating, boasting an immense cultural wealth certain to...
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A comprehensive guide to financial management for expats in Central America. In this article, learn how to navigate your finances while living abroad with confidence.Relocating to Central America as an expat offers...
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Old Town Riga captivated us the moment we stepped onto its cobblestone streets and saw the medieval architecture. What stories were embedded in these stone walls, narrow passages, and town squares?The aroma...
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