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How to Become a Digital Nomad

There are so many types of digital nomads that summarizing the job title succinctly is a little tricky. There are copywriting digital nomads, website creators, graphic designers, and consultants just to name a few. The one aspect all of these digital...

Five Things You Should Know About Retiring to France

Retiring in France seems like a dream to many expat hopefuls. Visions of rustic homes in the French countryside, tours of wineries, and leisurely evenings over boeuf bourguignon and baguette are hard to resist. If you’re considering retiring to Fra...

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Top 10 Tips for LGBTQ Expatriates Living Abroad

Safety is a top priority for every global nomad, but often even more so if you identify as LGBTQ+. It’s important to keep in mind that a country’s attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community is extremely important and should factor into your decision t...

Ten Things That Will Help Get Settled as an Expat

So you’ve landed in your new home, your suitcases and boxes are (mostly…) unpacked, and you’re ready to begin your big adventure! Don’t feel too overwhelmed - we’ve got ten great tips to help you get settled as an expat in those first days ...

Five Recession-Proof Destinations for Expats

Because we live in a global and fully integrated economy, recessions never occur in pure isolation from one another. In this scenario you must be willing to find about recession-proof destinations for expats. What occurs in one region of the earth ca...

Top 5 Reasons to Make New Expat Friends Overseas

Knowing a few people in your new host destination can be a big advantage. It is especially important if you are moving abroad as a first-time expat. Making expat friends with fellow expats from your home country is a great way to settle in a foreign ...

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Top 10 Reasons to Move to New Zealand

Whenever you’re abroad and the inevitable “where are you from” topic comes up whilst sipping beers with fellow travellers, answering “New Zealand” is always received positively. People ‘oooh’ and ‘aahhh’ and exclaim “I’ve always...

Sporting Events in The U.S. for Expats

Four Bucket List Sporting Events for Expats to Attend When Living in the U.S. There’s no doubt that one of the many joys of traveling is getting to know a country’s unique identity through its customs, people, food, and more. Additionally, anoth...

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5 Reasons You Should Become a Digital Nomad After the Covid-19 Pandemic

Digital nomads are people who work online and are therefore not dependent on one location to conduct their business. This grants a digital nomad the privilege of choosing whatever country, working schedule, and office setup they so desire and the lif...

UK Pensions As an Expat

Retirement can be the best or worst time of your life. Not having income throughout retirement can be a devastating situation for UK expatriates living abroad. (more…)...