LIVE THE PASSPORT LIFE
The Passport isn’t just another travel newsletter—it’s your insider’s guide to life beyond borders. Each issue brings you expat strategies, tax hacks, residency updates, and city spotlights straight from the team behind The Americano and Places to Go. Whether you’re planning your move, stretching your retirement, or just curious about what life looks like overseas, we’ll show you how to make it work—and how to make it fun.
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MEDICAL TOURISM: NEW TEETH, NEW KNEES, NEW ADVENTURES
Why pay $24,000 for veneers when the same smile costs a fraction abroad? Medical tourism is booming, from hair transplants in Istanbul to dental work in Mexico and cosmetic surgery in Colombia. Here’s the good, the bad, and the shady—plus how to save big without becoming a Reddit cautionary tale.
Also download the Medical Tourism Guide to get the latest info.
The Essentials
THINKING ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP?
WILL THE COURT SAVE YOUR ITALIAN DREAM?
A recent court challenge may reopen eligibility for Italian citizenship.
LIVING IN ITALY MIGHT BE CHEAPER THAN YOU THINK
Pay just 7% tax in Italy—if you’re willing to swap Milan for a hilltop town.
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP SECRETS REVEALED
Everything you need to know about Italian citizenship eligibility.
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COLOMBIA’S HIDDEN COST: THE EXPAT TAX RULES NOBODY TELLS YOU
Cheap rent, great coffee, and endless sunshine—Colombia feels like the dream. But there’s one thing that can turn paradise into a headache: taxes. Whether you’re American or Canadian, the rules can get tricky fast, and the last thing you want is to pay twice. Here’s the breakdown of what you owe, where, and how to keep more of your money.
Read the full story and download our Expat Tax Guide.
The Colombia Edit
DISCOVER COLOMBIA
Colombia is a great place to live. Let’s discover together all the perks of living in this country as an expat.
Until next time,
Live smarter abroad.