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, 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 over the...
by Kristen Youngs | Guest Bloggers, Live / Work Abroad, Mexico
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 Mai in Thailand. You’ve probably heard a lot about working remotely and living in Bali, too. Long-term travelers...
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 and downs of...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Ireland, Live / Work Abroad
Dublin has become a very international and multi-cultural city in recent years and many expats call Ireland’s capital home. 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, Colombia, Live / Work Abroad
Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, is becoming increasingly popular with both expats and digital nomads. [ Check out this Digital Nomad Guide to Medellin for more information about digital nomad life in this city. ] I just spent a month in Medellin myself...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Switzerland
What is expat life like in Zürich? 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 the most out of your extended stay in Zürich? In this Ask...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Italy, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life like in Milan? 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 you looking for tips to make your stay in Milan more enjoyable? In this Ask an Expat...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Belgium, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life like in Brussels? 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 build a new life here? In this Ask an Expat series I interview...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, USA
New York, many people dream of moving here… But what is it really like to move to New York? To build a new life in this popular expat city? 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, USA
What is expat life in San Francisco like? San Francisco is an incredible city and a popular place for exapts to move to. But as much as I love visiting San Francisco, with its extremely high cost of living I don’t think it’s a city I would ever move to. It...
