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Eight years ago, floating 300 yards above a terracotta neighborhood, I decided to make Medellín my home.I was on the Metrocable line, a gondola, suspended on the wires connecting the communities sprawling...
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You might think moving to somewhere as far away as Thailand would mean detaching from your favorite American pastimes and saying goodbye to your most precious comfort zones. But you'd be wrong.Many...
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What you should you know about driving in Belize: local customs, license requirements, road conditions, and insider tips from current residents.Driving in Belize requires understanding both official regulations and real-world practices. Whether...
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Guadalajara is the land of Mariachis, Tequila, and a rich cultural heritage. It’s also the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco and a thriving tech hub known as Mexico’s Silicon Valley....
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Last week, I went to my local optometrist for a checkup. He was an affable fellow, a dual citizen like me, and we got to chatting about our mutual love of Cape...
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A plan to transition the US from a citizen-based taxation system to a residence-based system like in most other countries would be good for US citizens abroad and the US itself. While...
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Americans unhappy with election outcomes often say they’re going to pick up sticks and move to another country. Canada is usually top of the list. After all, it’s right next door, and...
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Travel I'm an American spending my retirement living in dozens of countries. There's one thing I wish I'd known before I started. Norm Bour 2025-01-31T12:34:01Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right....
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Finding beautiful and affordable places to live for under $1500 a month can be a real challenge in the USA, with rents rising astronomically in certain desirable places. But it's certainly possible...
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Real Estate I can't afford to buy a house where I live, so I bought one in Japan. It only cost me $30,000. As told to Jordan Pandy 2025-02-13T15:38:59Z Share icon An...
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Allison TibaldiMay 17, 2025 at 6:18 AMAlthough I've spent a lot of time in Italy, I only recently went to Sicily for the first time. Allison TibaldiI've lived in Italy and explored...
Fact checked by Giselle CancioFeeling the urge to pack up and leave the U.S.? The current political climate has some Americans thinking about starting fresh somewhere else. But, it’s not just politics...
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Moving to another country involves all kinds of preparation—much of which we’ve never done before. After 19 years of living in Mexico, the most important thing I’ve learned is that there’s no...
AI-assisted summaryA diplomatic dispute between the U.S. and Colombia resulted in travel restrictions for Colombian officials and their families.The U.S. has also increased customs and border inspections for all Colombian nationals.While Americans...
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So close… and yet so far. That’s the status of the long-sought end of taxation on non-resident Americans.The United States is one of the few countries that enforces citizenship-based taxation. Americans must...
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Indonesia is generally have its stunning natural beauty that attracts many expats. It is one of the best decision to have a life in Indonesia. However, moving to a new country can...
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Tom Zachystal is president of International Asset Management providing financial planning and investment advice for Americans living abroad. Many Americans abroad wonder whether they should invest in the U.S. or abroad. The...
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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...
