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I’m a former journalist and an American who has lived most of her adult life abroad. I write about that over on my Substack, Elizabeth.Ink. https://open.substack.com/pub/elizabethink
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White Lotus got you dreaming of moving to Thailand? You might want to read this before you pack your bags.

Just say no to drugs, kids.

Latest post on Substack. I’d love to know what your experiences are traveling to over-touristed places.

Because we all deserve nice things. 💚

So you want to move to Lisbon… a long time resident has a few thoughts you should hear before you pack your bags.

Here’s another installment of the survey I run over on Substack with my fellow expats. This time, we’re in CDMX.

Ah, international travel during the pandemic. Empty everything if you could find a flight, pass a 24 hour PCR, or didn’t need to get in or out of a country with a total travel ban. Good times.

I think her smile might hold the answer!

Boom!! That’s how it’s done!! 🇲🇽 🇨🇦

At the EPA, employees hired within the past year have been notified that “the agency reserves the right to terminate you immediately,” without justification. Reports suggest that demonstrating loyalty to the current administration’s agenda may improve the chances of retaining employment.

incredible things are happening on the federal employee subreddit

Trump put a freeze on hiring air traffic controllers and, on Musk’s instruction, fired the FAA chief early without replacing him. This should be the only thing Dems are saying today. They should all be out on media saying this.

As dozens of families mourn unthinkable losses, Trump is: —Complaining about diversity —Lying about previous admins —Avoiding taking responsibility This isn't normal behavior.

Hey Rich, Fuck off.

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

"The US should use military force to obtain new territory like Greenland and the Panama Canal" Disagree: 71% Agree: 9% Ipsos / Jan 21, 2025 / n=1077

Hey Senator Jack Johnson @SenJohnson & @ginofortennessee Bulso you guys might want to re-read the TENNESSEE CONSTITUTION because you keep leaving out the word ‘PUBLIC’ when talking about the state’s obligation to provide a free education 🤷🏻 (cc: @ericwelchwcs.bsky.social )

I row a little, but check out ScottishPrincess: 70 yrs old and over 500k meters in January. More like a Queen!! #rowing #ergatta

The folks obsessively posting about egg prices for the past few years have gone strangely quiet just as egg prices hit an all-time high.

Don't EVER tell me you "back the blue" again, you seditious felon. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

Want pack it in and move to Italy? Maybe read this first.

If you were never on Tik Tok, I’ll tell you what we learned… pepcid ac for pms beef tallow needlepoint salmon bowl racism is all around us blind item eBay Japan goose fat potatoes private equity pookie aliens magnesium girl math girl dinner hobosexuals cheeseburger salad What else?

I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012. Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place. A thread.