Ask an Expat: Living in Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain
Altea is one of my favorite towns on the Costa Blanca. And ever since my friend Nicci decided to move to Altea, I’ve been able to visit this cute town on a regular basis. Although …
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Ask an Expat: Living in St. Kitts, Caribbean
What is life in St. Kitts like? In this article I interview Steph, who is currently living in St. Kitts, about what life on this beautiful Caribbean island is like. She shares both personal experiences …
Ask an Expat: Living in Toronto, Canada
What is life in Toronto like? Toronto is a large, multi-cultural city and a popular place to move to. But does that make living in Toronto, and especially settling into life here, easy? In this …
Ask An Expat: Living in Havana, Cuba
What is life in Havana like? In this article, I interview Ayngelina about what it’s like to move to and live in Havana, Cuba. She shares both personal experiences and a lot of practical tips …
How to Retire Abroad Early
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. Retiring abroad …
Ask an Expat: Living in Oslo, Norway
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Cancun, Mexico
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Beijing, China
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 …
Things to Know Before Moving to Germany
Are you thinking about moving to Germany? In 2017 I decided to change my life drastically and move to Germany, to Berlin. I jumped into a totally different country, culture, traditions, language, and rules. For …
Ask an Expat: Living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
What is it like to move to and live in Rotterdam? Being from the Netherlands myself, I know Rotterdam quite well and think it’s a nice city to live in. But, the experience could of …
Ask an Expat: Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Muscat, Oman
What is it like to move to and live in Muscat, capital of Oman? This interview with Ines, who decided to try expat life in Muscat, will give you a good idea of expat life …
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. …
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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 neighborhoods are? Then this article is for you! There’s New York, there’s London and, of …
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Ask an Expat: Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Berlin, Germany
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in The Hague, The Netherlands
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. I called this city home for a …
Ask an Expat: Living in Santiago, Chile
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Alicante, Spain
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 …
Retiring in Valencia, Spain – 4 Retirees Share Their Experiences & Tips
I have been living in Valencia for about 2 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 …
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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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Vilnius, Lithuania
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 …
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 a positive one. All types of questions probably pop in their heads …
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Ask an Expat: Living in Oxford, England
What is life in Oxford like? Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts expats from all over the world. This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this …
Ask an Expat: Living in Singapore
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 …
Ask an Expat: Living in Colombo, 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 …
Where to Live in Valencia: The Most Popular Neighborhoods
Are you looking for the best neighborhoods in Valencia, Spain, to live in? Valencia is quickly becoming a popular city for people to move to. Whether it’s expats, retirees or digital nomads, Valencia seems to …
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Ask an Expat: Living in Edmonton, Canada
Is Edmonton a good place to live? 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 …