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A US Tax Guide for Americans Living Abroad

As an American who’s relocated abroad, getting acclimated to the expat lifestyle and immersing yourself in the culture, language, and customs of another country, staying on top of your US tax filing obligations and knowing how your living and worki...

9 Reasons to Become an Expat in Mexico

There is a myriad of reasons that people who come to Mexico decide to stay long term and choose to become a digital nomad or expat in Mexico. The global village that the world has become makes it simpler than ever before to try a new lifestyle. If...

Five Reasons to Retire to Italy

There are some places on the planet that we dream of moving to in retirement, and Italy tops many lists of hoped-for retirement locales. This often comes with visions of drinking espresso in piazzas, strolling through art museums, and gazing over cry...

6 Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier as an Expat

Whether you have lived abroad before or you’re considering becoming an expat for the first time, you want your new life to be as easy as possible. Moving to a new country is a big decision and as such, you should do everything you can to make sure ...

10 Great Reasons to Become an Expat in France

All the hard work is worth it when you become an expat in France. Not only is it a beautiful country with a diverse population, rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and dense history, it’s also a great place to live. Here are 10 great reasons to bec...

Top 10 Tips for LGBTQ Expatriates Living Abroad

Safety is a top priority for every global nomad, but often even more so if you identify as LGBTQ+. It’s important to keep in mind that a country’s attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community is extremely important and should factor into your decision t...

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 ...

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...

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 Quick Tips for Future Expats

This is an extremely useful article detailing the five most important tips for future expats. It is written by an experienced travel and expat writer and we hope that you will find it useful in your global nomad journey abroad as an expatriate. Also,...