by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Lithuania, Live / Work Abroad
I just spent 10 days in Lithuania and I can definitely see why people would choose to live in Vilnius. It’s a beautiful, safe and very walkable city with a lot of history. But what is expat life in Vilnius like? In this Ask an Expat series I interview... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, England, Live / Work Abroad
Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts expats from all over the world. What is expat life in Oxford like? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Singapore
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. But what is expat life in Singapore really like? To find out more about that I interviewed Karin, a Dutch expat living... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Sri Lanka
What is expat life in Colombo like? I have visited Sri Lanka several times and as I type this I am actually in Colombo myself. So that made me even more interested in finding out what it’s like to live in Colombo as an expat. What attracts expats to Colombo? In... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Canada, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life in Edmonton like? And what do you need to know if you are thinking about moving to Edmonton? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to help paint an honest... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Thailand
I just spent a few weeks traveling in Thailand and one of my favorite places was Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a popular city for both digital nomads and expats from all over the world. Some spend a few months here, others decide to retire here. But what is it really like... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Thailand
Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that attracts expats from all over the world. But what is expat life in Bangkok really like? Is it easy to move to Bangkok? Is expat life in Bangkok really as enjoyable as some people say? I am traveling through Thailand myself at the... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, USA
I have been living in San Diego on and off for the past three years. But, more as a digital nomad than an expat. What does that mean? As a digital nomad I work online and am location independent. This way I am free to choose where in the world I want to live (visa... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Finland, Live / Work 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 the expats I met in Vaasa is Rathan, whom I... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Finland, Live / Work Abroad
I am preparing to travel to Finland and my first stop will be Helsinki. Therefore I was very excited to do this interview about expat life in Helsinki! In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Portugal
I recently visited Lisbon and loved it. It definitely made me understand why more and more people choose to move to Lisbon. With its rich history, white-bleached limestone buildings and narrow alleyways, Portugal’s capital is a popular destination for travelers... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, China, Live / Work Abroad
Shanghai is the largest city proper in the entire world. It’s a global city and a major financial center that attracts expats from all over the world. But what is expat life in Shanghai like? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Australia, Live / Work Abroad
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 could easily see myself moving to Melbourne. Melbourne has been voted the world’s most liveable city several years in a row. So... 
by Claire Gordon | General Travel Tips, Guest Bloggers, Live / Work Abroad
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 even have a job, just some savings and the hope that I would find something once I landed in my destination. I would be able to figure it out... 
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
Barcelona, with its great climate and high quality of life, is a popular destination for expats. In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their home country. I try to help paint an honest picture of the ups... 