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8 Things Every US Expat Should Research Before Moving Overseas

If you’re planning on leaving the United States to sample life overseas there’s a number of things that you should research in advance in order to ensure that you avoid some of the common pitfalls that many U.S. expatriates have fallen into. H...

9 Expat Rules For Living in Asia

Thinking of moving to Asia? Here’s 9 basic rules that you should master before you go. *Disclaimer: This is proposed as a light-hearted, fun article and is not intended to offend anyone. Take pictures of food It’s accepted—no, the norm—t...

7 Inspirational Expatriate Entrepreneurs

The move to a new country can often signify time for a change. Many expatriates find that they are inspired and motivated by their new surroundings in a way they never anticipated, and it is not unusual to hear of expatriate entrepreneurs who have le...

Around the World in 30 Expatriate Blogs

Leaving behind the safety net of home to start a new life in a strange country can be an experience that changes your life and your outlook beyond all recognition. The challenges of settling in to a new environment and fitting into a new culture can ...

9 US Expat Tax Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

The final date of June 15th for the US tax return is fast approaching and if you have yet to complete all the required documentation then now is the time. Here’s some of the common pitfalls associated with expat tax returns and how you can avoid...

5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Abroad

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL or TESOL), can offer a real opportunity to break away from a mundane routine at home and explore life overseas as an expatriate. Working abroad in this capacity can offer you an opportunity to travel the w...

7 Questions You Should Ask Before Taking Your Dog Abroad

The decision to ship your animal thousands of miles from their home to a new, foreign country should never be taken lightly. You are dealing with a living creature that has just as much right to a healthy and happy life that you have and, no matter h...

A Guide to Expatriate ‘Syndromes’

Opting to live life overseas away from your friends and family can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Some people move abroad and never look back, enjoying every minute of the exciting adventures that an expat life can bring. Others struggle to...

27 Tips For First Time Expats

When it comes to getting advice on moving overseas who better to ask than the expats themselves? This week we approached 27 expatriates and asked them to share their top tips for making a move abroad successful. We asked: What's the best piece of ...