A 43-year-old American woman explains why she has found a simpler and more fulfilling life abroad and why she would never return to the United States

Smiling 43‑year‑old American expat relaxing outdoors in Oman, illustrating a simpler, more fulfilling life abroad

Nicole Brewer, originally from Detroit, says she’s found a simpler, more fulfilling life abroad and doesn’t see herself moving back to the United States anytime soon. Brewer first left the U.S. in 2009 to teach English in South Korea. She eventually settled in Nizwa, Oman, where she works at a university earning around $40,000 a … Read more

A churros vendor was arrested for using a trick to change money: in one year, he managed to steal $86,000 from the cash register

Worker fries a giant spiral churro in an industrial kitchen at the Marbella shop tied to the $86,000 register scam

A churro shop worker in Marbella has been arrested for allegedly siphoning off $86,000 from the cash register over the course of a year. According to the National Police, the employee exploited a flaw in the payment system to insert and return bills, pocketing the change without detection. This surprising discovery has raised questions about … Read more

Gas prices skyrocket in California, Arizona, and Nevada and are set to rise officially: when does the change begin?

Row of colorful fuel pump nozzles representing rising gas prices in California, Arizona and Nevada ahead of October changes

California is preparing for a significant fuel supply shift as Phillips 66 plans to shut down its Los Angeles refinery. This move will likely impact gas prices in neighboring Arizona and Nevada, raising questions about how these states will cope. Are you wondering why this closure matters so much? The answer is simple: the Los … Read more