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 …
Live Abroad
Overview of Articles About Living Abroad
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: 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, 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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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. …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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