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9 years of constant travel

9 Years of Constant Travel: My Tips And Tricks

What does a life of constant travel look like? I am celebrating today. Exactly 9 years ago today I moved to the Caribbean island of St Maarten. And although I had lived abroad before, this …

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Aarhus, Denmark

Ask an Expat: Living in Aarhus, Denmark

Moving to and living in Aarhus, what is it really like? Denmark always scores high on lists about best countries to live in, best quality of life, etc. This interview with Grace, who chose to move …

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Expat life in Granada, Spain

Ask an Expat: Living in Granada, Spain

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 …

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expat life in Prague, Czech Republic

Ask an Expat: Living in Prague, Czech Republic

What is it like to move to and live in Prague? To start a new life in a foreign country? This is an interview with Samantha, an expat in Prague. She answers questions about life …

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Expat life in Christchurch, New Zealand

Ask an Expat: Living in Christchurch, New Zealand

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 of the ups …

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Vienna, Austria expat life

Ask an Expat: Living in Vienna, Austria

What is it like to move to and live in Vienna? To start a new life in a foreign country? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world, but …

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expat life in Paris, France

Ask an Expat: Living in Paris, France

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 move …

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Sydney expat life

Ask an Expat: Living in Sydney, Australia

What is it like to move to and live in Sydney, Australia? To start a new life in a foreign country? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world …

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expat interview: life in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ask an Expat: Living in Dubrovnik, Croatia

What is it like to move to Dubrovnik? To start a new life and be an expat in Croatia? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside …

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expat life in Hamburg, Germany

Ask an Expat: Living in Hamburg, Germany

What Is It like to Move to and Build a New Life in Hamburg? This article is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this series I interview people living all over the world …

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ask an expat: living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ask an Expat: Living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

What is moving to and living in Amsterdam like? Having to build a new life in a foreign country? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside …

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living in Costa Rica

Ask an Expat: Living in Costa Rica

What is it like to move to Costa Rica? To start a new life in a foreign country? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their …

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ask an expat: life in South Korea

Ask an Expat: Living in South Korea

What is it like to move to South Korea? To start over and build a new life in South Korea? In this Ask an Expat series I interview expats living all over the world. Hopefully …

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Why San Diego, California, is a great city

Trying to Live the California Dream – Why San Diego is a Great City

Fall has started in the U.S. and here I am lying in my bikini on a California beach… This beach, as I just discovered, is within walking distance of the overpriced room I rent in …

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reverse culture shock

Reverse Culture Shock: What Is It and What to Do About It?

What is reverse culture shock and how do you deal with it? Culture shock: “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set …

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moving to San Diego, USA

Moving to San Diego, California – Living The American Dream?

My Experiences Moving to San Diego Last June I moved to San Diego. Well, I say “moved to”… with me you never know if I’m moving to a place or just visiting. I usually fly somewhere, …

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Find the best job abroad

How to Find a Job Abroad & Make It Work

Finding a job abroad is something I have gotten surprisingly good at over the years… I have had jobs in 11 different countries. Some of these jobs were short term summer jobs (and mainly an …

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expat life in St Maarten

Ask an Expat: Living in St Maarten

Moving to and living in St. Maarten… What is it like? This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this series I interview people living all over the world but outside of their …

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characteristics of an expat

Characteristics of an Expat

What Is an Expat? According to the Oxford dictionary, an expat, which is short for expatriate, is ‘a person who lives outside their native country‘. Wikipedia adds some more information to that: “In common usage, the …

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Traveling for life: Sanne Wesselman

Traveling For Life: What It’s Really Like to Move Country All The Time

A few years ago it seemed ‘Lifestyle Traveler‘ was the label they attached to me. But more recently that has shifted to ‘Digital Nomad‘. Not that my life has changed much, it’s just that more …

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Why it's a great experience to move abroad

6 Reasons Why Moving Abroad is Such a Valuable Experience

Moving Abroad, Starting a New Life in a New Country… Have you ever thought about it? I feel very fortunate I’ve been able to create a life that gives me the freedom to live wherever …

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expat life st. maarten - spend life traveling

What it Feels Like Leaving a Country You Once Called Home

Returning home after living abroad isn’t easy… I have lived and worked in over 10 countries and will probably add a few more to that list in the years to come. All of those countries …

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The types of expats you will meet abroad

Five Types of Expats You Will Meet Abroad

I love meeting expats for their interesting and unique stories. They all moved abroad for a reason: whether to explore the world, further their career or to escape from something… There is always a story there. …

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problems when moving abroad

When Moving Abroad Things Often Don’t Turn Out as Expected…

Struggles When Moving Abroad I’ve lost track of the number of jobs I’ve quit during all my travels. Is it me or is it all these weird business owners I have met over the years?? …

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expat entrepreneur ups and downs

Ups and Downs of Expat Entrepreneurs in Spain

Starting a Business in Spain Isn’t Easy And that’s why, ever since I first lived in Spain 15+ years ago, I’ve seen many foreign entrepreneurs come and go… In any country setting up your own …

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Sunset sailing Aruba, Caribbean

The Expat Story: How to Drop Everything And Start Over

How to leave everything behind and start over… This article, written by an expat, gives a very honest view of what it is like leaving everything behind and starting over. It isn’t always easy, the …

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life in Moraira, Costa Blanca, Spain

Ask an Expat: Living in Moraira, Spain

Moving to and Living in Moraira What is it like to move to a foreign country? To start over? Everyone’s experiences will be different and that’s why I not only want to share my own …

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What makes a real traveler

What Makes a Real Traveler?

I think the term “real traveler” is very subjective. But I have shared an article before about the difference between vacation and travel, and I think that also explains the difference between a tourist and …

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countries worth visiting: Spain - Costa Blanca

Saying Goodbye Again… How It Feels to Move Abroad Again

There I am, stuck in a small seat on one of the planes of a low-cost airline. I love the rise of low-cost airlines all over the world: fifteen years ago I paid three times …

Read moreSaying Goodbye Again… How It Feels to Move Abroad Again

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