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What is the best way to travel around New Zealand?

Unless you’re visiting a single destination, deciding how you will travel around New Zealand is as important as figuring out where you want to go. Due to the country’s large expanses of rolling countryside and magnificent national parks, travelli...

Top 8 Ways to Make Friends Abroad as an Expat

Everyone knows it is much more difficult to meet new friends and social contacts when living abroad. As soon as you move overseas, you are in a new culture and social environment that makes gaining new social connections all the more strenuous. Wheth...

Last Chance for Portugal’s Golden Visa

The Portugal Golden Visa has been wildly popular in recent times, as it offers a route to full European Citizenship in a few short years without ever having to move to the country physically. With Golden Visa investment options starting at €280,000...

Top 10 Ways Expats Can Optimize Their Internet Speeds Abroad

If you are an expat living overseas and want to keep in touch with family or access information, having a reliable and quick internet connection is important. There is a large difference when it comes to internet speeds between countries. This is esp...

Thinking about Retirement? Panama is your Place!

Why is Panama gaining in popularity among retirees, investors, and part-time expatriates? Long overshadowed by its neighbors such as Mexico and Costa Rica where mass tourism is now the norm, Panama has been relatively unknown except for travelers w...

Five Best Cities to Study Spanish as a Foreigner

Choosing the correct city to study abroad is crucial for international students. It's not just about the quality of education but also the overall experience and cultural exposure since the destination can play a massive role in shaping the student�...

How do you compare to other US expats?

Whether you’re thinking of studying abroad, working remotely, applying for a work visa, or retiring abroad, you’re not alone. While no one tracks how many Americans live overseas, Google searches for terms like “leave the U.S.” and “digital...

Common Financial Mistakes that Can Cost Expats Thousands

It's no secret that debt is a significant problem for many Americans. A recent study found that nearly one in three adults in the U.S. has some form of debt that they struggle to pay off. This debt is manageable and does not cause significant financi...

8 Things global nomads should consider before moving abroad

Being able to move to another country is truly a dream come true. With the world rapidly developing and growing, sometimes one finds an opportunity to settle somewhere other than their own country for the greater good. Moving abroad can offer numerou...

8 Jet Lag Tips for Global Nomads

Heading out to distant spots is continuously energizing. Jet lag, nonetheless, isn't. It's the defeat of voyaging, causing global nomads to be bewildered and fundamentally feel and seem to be a zombie (also a misuse of valuable time)! It's not as ter...