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 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 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 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 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...
