You probably filed your taxes already two weeks ago if you’re an American living stateside, but one perk of moving to another country is that you get an extra three months to file. For expats the due date is June 15, no extension necessary. That’s one of a long list of things to know if you’re nomadic or living abroad, including the fact that you still have to file no matter what, but if you’ve really cut ties, you may be able to shield your first $120K of income. See the full story here: Taxes for American Expats.

Eclipse Tracker for the Coming Years

I saw a total eclipse of the sun a couple of years ago and it was a wild sensory experience. If you want to know where to catch an eclipse in the future, this website features every one coming up through the rest of the century. You can see the full path of what’s on the way, like Patagonia and North Africa/Middle East in 2027, part of South America and Australia in 2028, and in 2029…nothing. It picks back up in 2030.

Portugal Extends the Citizenship Wait

For years now, agencies have been promising clients a five-year timeline to get citizenship in Portugal, thus giving EU access in a relatively short time after clearing all the bureaucratic hurdles. That time just got doubled, however, extended to a 10-year wait (7 for EU citizens). It gets worse: that’s after you’ve received your residency permit, not upon application, so it could easily be 12 years now for non-EU citizens. This impacts some groups more than others, so see this level-headed rundown from The Portugalist.

West Coast to Europe With Alaska Air

Flights between Europe and the Pacific Northwest in the USA often involve a stop at a hub airport in between, but Alaska Air just flew its first non-stop between Seattle and Rome and has two more routes from that city on the way. On May 21, Alaska will begin flying to London Heathrow and on May 28 it begins serving Reykjavik, Iceland. (Keep in mind that you can reach Seattle by train from Vancouver or Portland.) Alaska Air is frequently rated higher than the other U.S. carriers and has a much more straightforward baggage policy. For starters, a checked bag is free on flights to Europe, South America, Oceania, and Asia.

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