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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Feb 15

Ba Na Hills in #Vietnam is a popular place, but we had this whole area to ourselves. #travel #danang #banahills

Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Feb 10

We haven’t experienced any negative sentiment yet. And most people ask where we’re from. A few people asked what we think of Trump, but we tell them we don’t discuss politics and change the subject.

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 23

Good insights if you’re planning a move to #Spain
#expat #moveabroad #spainexpats

www.businessinsider.com/things-peopl...

I moved from Florida to Spain a year ago. I love my new home, but there's a lot people get wrong about living here.

I'm an American who moved from Florida to Spain. There are many things people get wrong about living here when it comes to the lifestyle and weather.

www.businessinsider.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 23

This list is not very helpful. Many require million + investments and some require A1 level language fluency. Only a few will work for the typical American moving abroad #moveabroad #leavetheus #expat

www.cntraveler.com/gallery/gold...

30 ‘Golden Visas’ Americans Can Use to Move Abroad

There's been a surge in Americans applying to “golden visas” in Greece, Panama, Thailand, and beyond.

www.cntraveler.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 19

You need to earn $117k to afford a median priced home in the US. That’s $33k MORE than the median income in the US. There has never been a better time to leave. There are lots of countries where you can still afford to live. #moveabroad

www.axios.com/2025/01/18/i...

You need to earn $117,000 to afford a typical home, Redfin says

That's $33,000 more than the median household income.

www.axios.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 19

Not surprised that Marrakech made the list, but we are surprised that Cape Town topped it, especially if safety is a factor in the selection. #travel #bestplaces #africa

www.timeout.com/news/time-ou...

Time Out has named these three African cities among the world’s best for 2025

Our annual survey of city-dwellers has landed

www.timeout.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 19

Inspirational story about a woman who quit her job in Texas and moved to Spain to reinvent herself. More proof it can be done 🥳 #expat #moveabroad #spain #madrid

www.cnbc.com/2025/01/18/4...

When I left Texas for Spain, ‘I gained the freedom to redefine myself’—it would’ve been impossible in the U.S.

"I found not just a new place to live, but a new way to live," says Cepee Tabibian, the founder of She Hit Refresh, which helps U.S. women ages 30+ move abroad.

www.cnbc.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 18

Despite the clickbait headline, this is good info if you’re planning a trip to Spain and prefer to book short term rentals over hotels. We’re going to start seeing a lot more of these laws around the world. #travel #airbnb #tourism #spain #spaintravel

www.timeout.com/news/what-is...

What is the Spain ‘tourism ban’?

The areas affected and what you need to know

www.timeout.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 18

Sorry T&L, but this list is not very helpful since most of these countries don’t have visas that will work for a typical American. And Portugal should not be on any lists until they clear their 350,000+ visa application backlog. #expat #moveabroad
www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/...

20 Best Countries for Americans Who Want to Live Abroad

The best countries for American expats often offer great weather, a better work-life balance, and/or many lifestyle upgrades, whether that means being within walking distance to the best beaches in Co...

www.travelandleisure.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 18

I couple of these are for expert travelers and adventurers. Jordan would be cool to see, but we wouldn’t feel safe traveling to that part of the world right now. #travel #adventuretravel
www.timeout.com/travel/count...

5 countries that really need more travellers in 2025

Incredible destinations that actually want you to visit.

www.timeout.com

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Travel and City Guides @cityguide.bsky.social · Jan 15

Bratislava Slovakia (Slovak Republic) is a picturesque city located in Eastern Europe. Located on the Danube River, It is the capital and largest city of Slovakia. Bratislava is just one hour from Vienna by car or train.

#Bratislava #Slovakia #Danube #SlovakRepublic

Slovak Republic Tourist Information - Bratislava, Slovakia

Top attractions, landmarks, museums and hotels in Bratislava Slovakia. Weather, airport, train and public transit information is also available.

slovakrepublic.ca

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jan 15

Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the government carves out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, a senior communications ministry official said reut.rs/4gRZMq4

Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law

Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the government carves out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, a senior communications ministry official said on Wednesday.

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 15

Japan is the safest country to travel in Asia. We’ve been to 4 Asian countries in 5 months and they all feel a lot safer than the Americas. #travel #travelsafety #Japan #Asia

www.travelandleisure.com/japan-named-...

This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in Asia in 2025

Looking to travel more in 2025? Here's why Japan belongs on your must-see list.

www.travelandleisure.com

Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 15

I traveled solo a lot for business and once for pleasure. Can’t say I enjoyed it all that much. It was very lonely, although it was long before digital nomads and co-working spaces. Maybe it’s easier to meet people now. Thankful for my travel companion. #solotravel

www.timeout.com/asia/news/th...

This Asian city has just been named the world's best solo travel destination

It beats Bangkok and Osaka in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards.

www.timeout.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 15

“While investors from China and Russia are the most common, Americans have also been flocking to the countries in recent years”
fortune.com/2025/01/14/s...

The government says the actions are being done to help address the country's housing crisis.

fortune.com

Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 11

Many of these have maximum age requirements and most don’t automatically come with residency, but some might work if your budget is limiting your options. #expat #moveabroad #leavetheus #spain #ireland #japan #italy #croatia
www.travelandleisure.com/countries-th...

These Countries Are Incentivizing People to Move There With $1 Homes or $10,000+ Grants

Ready to move abroad? Here's some inspiration.

www.travelandleisure.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 11

Lots of good deals for a quick escape ✈️ #travel #airlines #traveldeals

www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...

Escape The U.S.: Here’s Where Airfares Are Falling In 2025

Asia. Europe. South America. Oceania. Long-haul flights to far-flung destinations promise airfare bargains as we kick off the new year.

www.forbes.com

Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 11

There are lots of other countries besides Canada that we can learn from who are doing a much better job with healthcare. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. We just need to put people over profits, but it may be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle.

Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Jan 10

The issue isn’t whether Universal Healthcare can work. The issue is how do we get from where we are to UH. It took Canada decades and it has a ton of limits we might not like.

The point being we have to find a starting point that can grow it into what works here

www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 11

There are lots of other countries besides Canada that we can learn from who are doing a much better job with healthcare. We don’t need to reinvent. We just need to put people over profits, but it may be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle.

Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 11

Very interesting list. A few unusual suspects. #Travel

www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

I travel nonstop. Here are 5 places you can't miss in 2025.

I write a nationally syndicated column about travel, and I don't just parachute into these places. I live there.

www.usatoday.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 9

We visited 4 of the 10 on this list in the past year, including #London. Rome and Paris definitely made a better impression. London was beautiful, but it was too crowded and too expensive and didn’t feel as safe. #Travel
www.timeout.com/news/the-wor...

The world’s top destinations for 2025 have been named by TripAdvisor

Can you guess which capital claims the crown?

www.timeout.com

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Amelia And JP @ameliaandjp.bsky.social · Jan 9

The US is the second biggest loser (after Venezuela) in passport power since 2015. We’re concerned it might get a lot worse given the current aggressive political rhetoric. Applying for tourist visas is a hassle. #Travel
www.travelandleisure.com/most-powerfu...