Posts By Carla Bastos
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70Lifestyle & CultureGetting around in Italy: A transportation system that’s second to none
Many expats who left the U.S. for sociopolitical reasons wrestled long and hard with the stay-or-go question before reaching their decision. (I...
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191Lifestyle & CultureCarla Bastos: Visa and citizenship rules are changing every day for aspiring expats
These days, leaving the United State for good is an easier decision than ever. Opportunities and options for relocating are ever expanding....
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253Lifestyle & CultureCarla Bastos: A new appreciation for Northern Italy post-Olympics
When I returned to Italy last fall after being away for more than a year, I noticed a different sort of vibe....
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398Lifestyle & CultureCarla Bastos: A year as a seafaring expat is the ultimate expat challenge
Having completed my one-year stay aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey and tried to reflect on it all throughout the holidays, I must...
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394News & Buzz‘Be informed and be ready’: Electronic Travel Authorization rolling out in 2026
For aspiring expats ready to set down roots in a new country, most have already figured out and acquired their long-term visas....
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364TravelCarla Bastos’s world cruise: Next stop, Japan’s hidden gems
(Editor’s note: Carla Bastos is on a year-long world cruise aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, a residential cruise ship. This post is on...
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413TravelThe view from Alaska: An expat returns to the USA
(Editor’s note: Carla Bastos is on an 18-month world cruise aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey. This post on Alaska is one of...
