retiring to France

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...
Get Settled as an Expat

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 ...
Recession-Proof Destinations for Expats

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...
making expat friends overseas

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 ...

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...
Save Money on International Health Insurance

How Expats Can Save Money on International Health Insurance

If you are moving abroad or already living overseas as a global citizen or expatriate, there can be many extra costs associated with this exciting lifestyle. Housing, schooling, rent, taxes, and of course, one of the cornerstones of your life abroad ...
expats preparing to return home

Top 5 Tips for Expats Preparing to Return Home

“All great things must come to an end”, and this saying goes well for international living too. After spending many years in a foreign location, the day comes when you will sadly have to bid adieu to your second home abroad. You will be engulfed ...
Global Nomad

How do You Become a Global Nomad?

The global nomad or digital nomad lifestyle that combines work and travel is the dream for many. But some people think it is far-fetched and unattainable and many surrender their hopes of being a global nomad by thinking “it’s too hard”. Like a...
International Baccalaureate

Top 5 Tips for Managing Expat Children’s Education Abroad

For young children, moving schools and settling in a completely new environment can be extremely challenging and overwhelming. Being uprooted from all the comforts back home, children may have a hard time coping with the new environment and education...