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5 Inspiring Reads for Would-Be Expat Entrepreneurs

Many people move overseas with no clear idea of what they will do when they get there. Perhaps they relocate as part of a partner’s career move or simply wish to experience life in a new country for a while. Many such expats find inspiration while ...

US taxes – The critical differences between the FBAR and Form 8938

In recent years, the US government has implemented new measures to crack down on US expats evading their tax obligations. The newest development is in the form of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). This act is designed to help identify t...

Expat Interview: Penning a Future in Zurich

Today we meet Jim Haberkorn, a US-born expat who experienced life in South Africa and the US before settling in Zurich, a city that has stolen his heart. Here Jim shares some interesting insights into how to make your life as an expatriate ove...

The Pros and Cons of Raising a Third Culture Kid

The term Third Culture Kid is often applied to children who have spent their formative years living in among foreign cultures away from their home country. In short, it is the name psychologists give to the children of expats. Living abroad ca...

Expat Book Review: The Expat Arc

The Expat Arc: An Expat's Journey Over Culture Shock tells the personal story of Danielle Barkhouse, a Canadian-born citizen who experiences life as a trailing spouse in many different countries throughout the world. The Expat Arc focuses spec...

Living Abroad: A Guide to Vaccinations

Quite often a move overseas involves living in an area that has a greater risk of infectious diseases or coming into contact with illnesses that are not present in your native home. As such it is crucial that you ensure you are immunized against any ...

Letting Your UK Property While Living Overseas

If you are a UK citizen who is relocating on a short to medium basis, you may be tempted to let your property out while living overseas as opposed to selling it. This will help you to keep your options open while you check out if life abroad really i...

7 Reasons Why You Should Sample Life Abroad

The world is a lot different than it was ten years ago. In this era of globalization people who live and work abroad can hop on a plane to the other side of the world for a relatively low price, catch up with friends via video calling and use virtual...

Expat Book Review: Dancing in the Fountain

Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Life Abroad by Karen McCann recounts the adventures of an American couple who leave behind their native home of Cleveland in Ohio to experience life in Spain. Tired of the snow and cold in Ohio, the coupl...

9 Things That Make Living Abroad Much Easier Than it was 20 Years Ago

Life as an expat living overseas isn’t what it used to be. Many of the disadvantages of living abroad have been alleviated in recent years through technology offerings and globalization, meaning that living abroad is more fun than ever. Here is our...