17 Must-Visit Spots in Montenegro
In the last few years, Montenegro has begun to emerge as one of the favored destinations for the world’s expats and nomads—and for good reason, as detailed in my previous…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to France
As an expat living in France, I’ve spent decades helping North Americans relocate to France, guiding our clients on everything from logistics to cultural adjustments. With nearly 30 years of…
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Anxiety in Italy, Comfort in Croatia
On our first morning in Palermo, Savannah and I found a grassy area beside Teatro Garibaldi where we could stand in the sunlight to wake up. Birds whistled from the…
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Slow Train to the Great North
Seventeen hours into my journey from Stockholm, I shuffled up to the window as the sun began to burn through the clouds. Skeletal and buried to the waist in drifts,…
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Why Montenegro Is the New Nomad & Expat Hotspot
I was born in a country that no longer exists: Yugoslavia. Back then, Montenegro was one of its republics, nestled between Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, and Albania. It was…
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More Escapes From the Norm, Euro Version
Windmill Villa, Santorini, Greece This serene getaway in Santorini, Greece, was once a grain silo used 200 years ago to produce bread distributed throughout the island. Now it’s a charming…
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11 Reasons Not to Move to France
Moving to France sounds like a dream, right? The wine, the romance, the cheese, the croissants! But before you start practicing your bonjour, it’s wise to consider whether living in…
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Escape Artist Insiders: Inside our June 2024 “Exploring the Unknown” Edition
If you are considering a move overseas, there’s nothing like hearing from real expats who have done it themselves. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our June 2024…
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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Taxes
Listen, I know I’ve been harping on taxes these past couple of weeks. Perhaps I’m a little bitter due to all the idiotic “budget” announcements the Canadian government has been…
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Exit Taxes: As Formidable as They Seem?
Recently, a viral post on X was making the rounds claiming that the Canadian government was in talks to impose a $25,000 ‘Departure Penalty Tax’ and double the existing exit…
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