What people did with Italy’s €1 houses 🇮🇹

When the Italian government launched a bold plan to sell abandoned houses for €1, the goal was to revive depopulated rural towns. Thousands of American expats took advantage. A decade later, was it worth it?

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🇳🇴 Norway’s entrepreneurial exodus

Norway’s wealth policies have fueled an exodus of its brightest entrepreneurs. Critics find themselves on “Walls of Shame” and face exit taxes reminiscent of Ayn Rand novels.

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Portable work setups don’t have to be a laptop balanced on a sketchy pile of boxes. Here’s a streamlined tech stack for heavy work, marathon calls, and dodging the Zoom double chin—all while fitting neatly in an under-seat bag.

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Every culture has its own travel food. While protein bars may now be the global snack of choice for long journeys, traditional alternatives – like Native American jerky and French “travel cake” – tell a rich story of endurance, adventure, and flavor.

Anne Ewbank for Atlast Obscura

🇲🇳 The life of OG nomads in Mongolia

Nomadism has defined Mongolian culture for centuries, embodying freedom, resilience, and a profound connection to nature. What can us modern nomads learn from our forerunners?

Lucy Hedges for BBC Travel