Cover storyDaily life. Portugal
Lisbon, Porto or a smaller Portuguese town? Try the ordinary week.
Compare hills, housing, healthcare and community before choosing the backdrop for your next chapter.
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The Meridian Magazine
Real routines, visa basics and field notes for your next chapter.
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Articles and Field notes
Field notes. IrelandFly home through Dublin. Clear US customs before you board.Dublin Airport handles your US immigration and customs checks before takeoff. You land in the States as a domestic passenger.
Visas and residency. MexicoMexico residency before you move. Start with the right questions.Income, savings, appointments and taxes. A practical guide to exploring Mexican residency while you plan your next move.
Daily life. MexicoBefore moving to Mexico, try an ordinary week.Compare five places, test your daily routine and return with answers about housing, work, healthcare and community.
Visas and residency. PortugalPortugal D8 or D7? Start with where your money comes from.Remote-work income, pensions and savings are not interchangeable. Choose the route before collecting the paperwork.
Visas and residency. CanadaWorking remotely from Canada is not the same as moving there.A closer look at visitor status, Canadian jobs and the steps toward permanent residence.
Daily life. CanadaCanada beyond a long weekend: winter, healthcare and finding your people.Test the routines a holiday misses, from groceries in bad weather to getting the right health coverage.