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Opening a bank account and moving funds safely as an expat

  • Stephen
  • November 1, 2025October 12, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to open a bank account outside your home country, you know the drill: it’s never as simple as “show passport, sign form, done.” Banks want to…

The impact of inflation
  • Location independent income
  • Setting up Bases

Avoiding double taxation when you emigrate: a practical checklist

  • Stephen
  • October 27, 2025October 7, 2025

You know what’s worse than paying taxes? Paying taxes twice. That’s what happens when you pack up and move abroad but forget that both your old country and your new…

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  • Where can you go?

How to score a city fast: a 10-metric evaluation template

  • Stephen
  • October 22, 2025October 7, 2025

So, let’s say you’re thinking about moving somewhere new. Could be a tiny Latin American town, could be a mid-sized European city, doesn’t matter. You don’t want to spend half…

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  • Latin America
  • Where can you go?

Top 5 small cities in Latin America where $800/month goes far

  • Stephen
  • October 16, 2025October 7, 2025

If you’ve got $800 a month to live on and you’re eyeing Latin America, forget the glossy brochures. Big capitals will eat your cash like termites in old wood. But…

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  • Latin America
  • Where can you go?

Paraguay: Residency paths, cost of living, and best expat towns

  • Stephen
  • October 11, 2025October 7, 2025

Paraguay doesn’t usually come up in conversations when people talk about moving abroad. Ask someone to name South American countries and you’ll hear Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, maybe Chile. Paraguay? Most…

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  • Asia
  • Where can you go?

The Philippines: Manila vs Cebu vs Davao, which fits your escape plan?

  • Stephen
  • October 8, 2025October 7, 2025

If you’ve been daydreaming about starting over in the Philippines, you’ve probably stumbled on the same three names over and over again: Manila, Cebu, and Davao. They’re like the “big…

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  • Where can you go?

Dispelling Stereotypes About Non-Western Countries

  • Stephen
  • December 22, 2024February 4, 2024

In this article, we delve into the myths surrounding non-Western countries, aiming to dispel common stereotypes.

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  • Latin America
  • Where can you go?

Moving to El Salvador

  • Stephen
  • December 22, 2024February 3, 2024

El Salvador is a small Central American country situated on the Pacific coast. Is it a good option to move to when escaping the West?

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  • Where can you go?

The Rise of Nomadism: Embracing a Borderless Lifestyle

  • Stephen
  • November 22, 2024February 4, 2024

Embracing a borderless lifestyle, nomads are rewriting the script on what it means to live in an interconnected world.

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  • Where can you go?

Rethinking Retirement: Ideal Destinations for a Peaceful Life Beyond the West

  • Stephen
  • October 22, 2024February 4, 2024

As the Western world undergoes challenges and uncertainties, many retirees are exploring alternative destinations to spend their golden years.

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Nearly 10 years ago, I escaped the collapsing Western world and found happiness and freedom abroad. Now, I can teach you how to do the same thing.

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