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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Is Playa del Carmen a good place for digital nomads? If you’re on the hunt for great locations around the world for digital nomads, you’ve undoubtedly come across hotspots like Medellin in Colombia and Chiang …
Filing taxes as a digital nomad can get complicated and very annoying! When I decided to pack everything up and leave Texas to live abroad, I honestly didn’t put any thought into taxes. I didn’t …
What is it like to move to and live in Barcelona? With its great climate and high quality of life, Barcelona is a popular destination for expats. Currently I myself am enjoying life in Valencia, and …
What is living in Dublin really like? Dublin has become a very international and multi-cultural city and many expats call Ireland’s capital home. Therefore I was really looking forward to doing this interview with an expat …
What is life in Medellin really like? Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, has become popular with both expats and digital nomads. [ Check out this Digital Nomad Guide to Medellin for more information about digital nomad life …
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to move to and live in Zürich? Or are you planning to spend some time in this cute Swiss city and are you looking for tips to make …
What is expat life in Milan like? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to move to and live in Milan? Or are you planning to spend some time in this fashion capital, and are …
What is life in Brussels like? Hosting the headquarters of the main EU institutions, Brussels is a very international city and a popular expat destination. But what is it like to move to Brussels and …
What is moving to and living in New York like? Many people dream of living in New York. But what is it really like to move here? To build a new life in this popular …
What is life in San Francisco like? San Francisco is an incredible city and a popular place for expats to move to. Despite its high cost of living, people from all over the world come …
What is it like to live in Valencia? Valencia has a growing number of expats and digital nomads, and for good reason! I am currently living in Valencia myself and I think the quality of …
What’s it like to live in Madrid? Madrid, Spain’s capital city is packed with history and culture. I recently moved to Spain myself (to Valencia) and I am really enjoying life here. Therefore I was …
What is expat life in Tokyo like? Tokyo is a place that is on many people’s bucket list to visit. But moving to and living in Tokyo as an expat is also popular. I visited …
Are you considering living in Phnom Penh? Then check out this interview with two expats in Phnom Penh. Cambodia is a popular tourist destination and Phnom Penh the most popular city for expats in Cambodia. …
What Is expat life in the Maldives like? I was living in the Maldives myself several years ago. And that is why I’ve been looking forward to doing this interview with someone who is still …
‘Should I move abroad?’ It’s a question I hear often. And yes, there are many good reasons to move to another country. Wanting to explore more of the world, have more money in the bank, …
What’s it like to move to and live in Mauritius? Mauritius is a beautiful and diverse island and one of the places I really didn’t want to leave. I spent a few weeks doing volunteer …
What is living in London really like? How does it feel to move to this popular city and build a new life here? London is one of the most visited cities in the world. But …
What’s it like to live in Hong Kong as an expat? Hong Kong is one of the most popular expat cities in the world. But what is this city really like? And how does it …
What is it like to live in China? China is an intriguing country and an increasingly popular destination for people to travel to or to move to. That’s why I loved doing this interview to …
What is it like to move to and live in Cologne? Cologne is one of those beautiful, historic cities attracting tourists from all over the world. But what is it like to live here? In …
What is living in Vietnam as an expat like? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world, but outside of their home country. I hope to inspire you but …
What does a life of constant travel look like? I am celebrating today. Exactly 9 years ago I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this time …
Moving to and living in Aarhus, what is it really like? Denmark always scores high on lists of best countries to live in, best quality of life, etc. This interview with Grace, who chose to …
What is it like to move to and live in Granada, Spain? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to …
What is it like to move to and live in Prague? This is an interview with Samantha, who is living in Prague as an expat. She answers questions about life here and gives tips to …
What is it like to move to and live in Christchurch, New Zealand? In this Ask an Expat series I interview expats living all over the world. I try to help paint an honest picture …
What is life in Vienna like? That is exactly what I asked Mike, an expat who is currently living in Vienna, Austria. In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the …
What is living in Paris really like? Growing up my parents and I visited France almost every year. I have always loved France and for a long time I thought that if I would ever …
What is it like to move to and live in Sydney, Australia? To start a new life in this popular city? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world …
What is it like to move to Dubrovnik? To start a new life in Croatia? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their own country. …