Expat

My family explored the Philippines on a tourist visa. We spent half our trip in Manilla and the other half in Cebu while we pondered moving to the Philippines. If you …

By the time a country hits the news for being a retiree hot spot, it’s already too late to get in on the ground floor of deals and opportunities. Anyone …

Many Americans are looking around and don’t recognize the country they grew up in. Looking for alternative places to call home makes perfect sense. This article will guide you on …

Many U.S. citizens are considering an international move in light of current circumstances. Moving to Costa Rica is a good option for many different reasons, which I will cover throughout this article. Costa Rica has become …

Whenever someone finds out that I live in Portugal, they always ask me about the number of Americans living here. The news and magazines make it seem like Americans are moving to …

Living life as a digital nomad is glorified and put on a pedestal. People spend so much time envisioning the life of digital nomads. Allow me to ease your mind …

Your Right to Vote from Abroad As a U.S. citizen living abroad, you have the right to vote in federal elections. This means you can vote for president, senators, and …

My family has been moving slowly around the world for the last several years. First we were in a Spanish speaking country, then we lived in Japan for a couple …

At least half of the people who want help moving abroad are nervous about committing to forever. The answer might be to just tell yourself your going to be living …

We are an American family moving to Portugal. I know it seems like everyone is moving to Portugal. But, there are only 7,000 Americans living in Portugal. After 13 years …

When we first moved to Japan my daughters were 8 and 10 years old. Coming from a country with extreme gun violence and previously living in a developing country had …

Nomad vs. expat – this debate often surfaces among those dreaming of a life beyond their original borders. Are you contemplating a leap into a digital nomad’s adventurous lifestyle or …

It’s frustrating when you can’t communicate with foreigners or when you’re the foreigner who can’t understand the locals. Read on to learn how to overcome speaking a different language than …

For both financial and practical reasons you might find yourself wanting to go grocery shopping in a foreign country. In most major expat regions there will be a very obvious …

Not all long term travelers can be at Instagram worthy destinations all day every day. It is extremely expensive to live like a tourist full-time. Instead, nomadic families can learn …

Moving to a new country is an avalanche of new experiences. You’ll find out so many nuances to the local procedures that you’ll be questioning who’s trying to prank you. …