How to (Fall in Love and) Move to Portugal
One morning in 2016 I woke up in Portland, Maine, and thought, “Why do I live here?” I’d recently been divorced (for the second time), both my parents had passed,…
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Food, Family, and Love on the Iberian Coast
I first thought of moving to Spain to teach English after I graduated university. My goals were simple: experience a new country, learn some Spanish, eat fantastic food, and return…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Panama
Panama, the narrow bridge between North and South America, is a vibrant and diverse country that offers a unique blend of modernity, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. Famous for…
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Wading into Japan’s Complex Onsen Culture
It took me close to two years of living in Japan before I lost my onsen-virginity. By this time, I’d acculturated to the point of dreaming of sushi. I’d joined…
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The New American Dream? It’s Moving Abroad
When Jen Barnett launched her expat consultancy with her husband Brett a couple years ago, she had no idea the results of the 2024 election would drive countless Americans to…
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7 Fears Keeping You from Moving Abroad (and How to Beat Them)
Thinking about moving abroad? You’re not alone. Whether it’s about a great job opportunity, an extended adventure, getting away from U.S. politics, or the dream of living in a seaside…
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Done with Trump? 9 Great Reasons to Move Abroad
It’s official—Donald Trump is headed back to the White House. For some, that’s a reason to hang U.S. flags and blast patriotic anthems. For others, it’s a sign. A sign…
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11 Great Reasons to Move to Chile
So you’re thinking of making a move and Chile’s on your radar? Excellent choice, as this South American gem just popped up on my radar as well, prompting a recent…
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I Never Had a Plan B
Raised in a small town in southern China, Stella Guan has always been a fast learner. She picked up the pipa, or Chinese lute, at age 8 and was soon…
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Life Abroad: Hitting the Reset Button in Paradise
When I turned 24 years old in the late summer of 2018, I started wondering where my life was headed. I was living in Cork, in southern Ireland, where I’d…
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