How to Retire Early & Go Abroad
There are few dreams more compelling than the thought of retiring abroad early, to a faraway place, where you can spend the prime of your life having adventures and relaxing on sunnier shores. And whether …
Live / Work Abroad
Overview of Articles About Living Abroad, Working Abroad and Volunteering Abroad
You can find a wide range of articles here about life abroad, in different parts of the world.
From expat life to digital nomad life and permanently moving or retiring abroad.
Living in Oslo, Norway – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Oslo? Oslo is often listed as both one of the most livable cities in Europe and one of the most expensive cities in the world. And …
Living in Cancun, Mexico – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Cancun? Cancun is mainly known as a popular tourist destination. But, the city also attracts people from all over the world who decide to move …
Living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Rio de Janeiro like? Rio de Janeiro is a colorful city that attracts people from all over the world. I loved visiting this city but what is it like to move …
How to Stay Productive While Working Remotely: 10 Top Tips
Being able to work from anywhere might sound great, but how do you stay productive when working remotely? In November 2018 I turned a long-held dream into reality. I sold all of my stuff, packed …
Living in Beijing, China – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Beijing? Beijing attracts expats from all over the world. I was therefore really looking forward to this interview with Jade and Kev about their life …
Living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Rotterdam? Is Rotterdam a good place to live? Being from the Netherlands myself, I know Rotterdam quite well and think it’s a nice city to …
Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Buenos Aires? In this interview, Erin, who calls Buenos Aires home now, shares her story and a lot of tips for moving to and living …
Living in Muscat, Oman – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Muscat, the capital of Oman? This interview with Ines, who decided to try expat life in Muscat, will give you a good idea of expat …
Living in Japan: Things to Know About Life in Japan Before You Move
Many people consider living in Japan and I, living here myself, can see many reasons why. There are convenience stores everywhere, low crime, and an endless amount of travel destinations packed into one medium-sized island. …
Where to Live in Berlin – 10 of the Most Popular Neighborhoods
Are you thinking about moving to Berlin? Do you want to know where to live in Berlin, what the best areas are? Then this article is for you! There’s New York, there’s London and, of …
Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Interview With an Expat
Are you thinking about moving to Abu Dhabi? Or do you just want to know what life here is really like for an expat? Then check out this interview with a Danish couple about moving …
Living in Berlin, Germany – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Berlin? Berlin is known as a liberal city with a lot of possibilities and people from all over the world like the idea of living …
Living in The Hague, The Netherlands – Interview With an Expat
What is moving to and living in The Hague like? The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands and a city with a large number of expats. Numbeo ranked The Hague number 1 in …
Living in Santiago, Chile – Interview With an Expat
What is moving to and living in Santiago, Chile, like? I Interview Rebecca, one of the expats in Santiago, about her experiences. This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this series …
Living in Alicante, Spain – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Alicante like? When I lived on the Costa Blanca (in Moraira) I often visited Alicante for the day. But I never felt I really got to know what life in Alicante …
How to Work Remotely From Anywhere in the World
Not long ago, it was thought that only the tech-savvy could work remotely. Digital communication has improved immensely however, making remote working possible for more and more people. Many companies are jumping on board too, …
Retiring in Valencia, Spain – 4 Retirees Share Their Experiences & Tips
I have been living in Valencia for about four years now and absolutely love the quality of life in this city. And although retirement is still quite a ways away for me, I can completely …
Moving to Spain as an American: What I Wish I Knew
Are you thinking about moving to Spain from the US? Then let me share my experiences with you! As an American, moving to Spain was difficult. It was difficult to prepare for and actually make …
Living in Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain – Interview With an Expat
Denia is a popular coastal city for foreigners to move to. Either to retire or to work at a slower pace and enjoy the Spanish way of life. But what is moving to and living …
Living in Vilnius, Lithuania – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Lithuania’s capital like? I just visited Lithuania, spent half of my time in Vilnius, and I can definitely see why people would choose to live in Vilnius. It’s a beautiful, safe, …
7 Emotional Challenges of Digital Nomad Life & Practical Solutions
For many people, becoming a digital nomad is a dream come true. Whether you landed a remote job, built an online business, or got the perfect freelance gig, somehow your income doesn’t depend on your …
Living and Working Abroad: What You Thought vs What It’s Really Like
When you first make the decision to live and work abroad and tell your friends and family, their initial reaction might not be positive. All types of questions probably pop in their heads such as …
Living in Oxford, England – Interview With an Expat
Is Oxford a good place to live? Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts people from all over the world. In this article I want to share what it’s like …
Living in Singapore – Interview With an Expat
What is expat life in Singapore like? Singapore is a popular expat city. I remember thinking I could see myself living in Singapore, when I visited this island city-state a few years ago. To find …
How to Become a Digital Nomad: Skills, Jobs & Step-by-Step Guide
Becoming a digital nomad can seem like the dream lifestyle. Just imagine working from wherever you want. Be it a tropical island, a beautiful, historic city or in a log cabin in the woods. For …
Living in Colombo, Sri Lanka – Interview With an Expat
Are you thinking about living in Sri Lanka? Or curious about what expat life in Colombo is like? I have visited Sri Lanka several times and as I type this I am actually in Colombo …
Where to Live in Valencia: The Most Popular Neighborhoods
Are you looking for the best neighborhoods in Valencia, Spain, to live in? Valencia has become a popular city for people to move to. Whether it’s expats, retirees or digital nomads, Valencia seems to have …
Living in Edmonton, Canada – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Edmonton like? And what do you need to know if you are thinking about moving to and living in Edmonton? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over …
Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Chiang Mai? I just spent some time traveling in Thailand and one of my favorite places was Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a popular city …
Living in San Diego, California – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to live in San Diego? San Diego is a beautiful coastal city with an almost perfect climate. It attracts people from all over the US and a good number of people from …
Living in Vaasa, Finland – Interview With an Expat
I recently visited Vaasa, Finland’s second most international city. Although Vaasa is small, it does attract people from all over the world. The city has a welcoming vibe and most locals speak English well. One of …
Living in Helsinki, Finland – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Helsinki, Finland’s capital? I am preparing to travel to Finland and my first stop will be Helsinki. Therefore I was very excited to do this …
Living in Lisbon, Portugal – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Lisbon? I recently visited Lisbon and loved it. It definitely made me understand why more and more people choose to move to Lisbon. With its …
Living in Shanghai, China – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Shanghai? Shanghai is one of the most populated cities in the world. It’s a global city and a major financial center that attracts expats from …
Living in Melbourne, Australia – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Melbourne? Melbourne has been one of my favorite cities for years. If it wasn’t so far away from my family and friends in The Netherlands I …