When your partner is offered a career enhancing opportunity abroad and you decide together to take the step, the family will enter a whole new phase in family life.  If you are happy to leave your job behind and look forward to spending more time with the family and building a new life in the...

New York City is a popular destination for expats with many people finding career opportunities taking them to the Big Apple.  It can be a very different lifestyle to what people are used to.  Here we set out the biggest cultural shocks expats experience in New York City. New York City...

Louisiana is not just one of the most beautiful states in the US, but it’s also one of the most diverse. Most people know it for its mild climate, low taxes, and amazing scenery. However, the Bayou State has a lot more up its sleeve. Over the years, many expats have come here and...

One of the best things about being a United States citizen is that you get to enjoy many constitutional rights and benefits. Well, this is as long as you abide by the law and, of course, pay your taxes as you should when they are due. As a matter of fact, tax evasion is...

As more people moved from the city to the suburbs during the pandemic in 2020, the housing market boomed and this continued through 2021. The real estate market is experiencing surging prices, scarce inventory and a backlog of new construction. Some people worry about the housing market crashing, others are looking to get in...

Not everyone outside the expat community responds positively when you talk about being an expat. Sometimes judgement is apparent; you can be seen as a spoiled, stay-at-home expat partner with no material needs or wants, spending lazy afternoons at the pool-side sipping cocktails with friends. This may or may not have been true many decades...

New York City leaves nobody indifferent, and that’s a fact! Some would even say it’s the greatest place in the whole of America! What makes it unique is the distinctive vibe that each of its five boroughs has. From the ever-glorious Manhattan to the culturally diverse Queens, hip-hop-dominated Bronx, secluded Staten Island, all the way...

For mental health awareness week 2021, William Russell surveyed over 1,100 expatriates in five countries to reveal some worrying stats about expat mental health.  Expat Network is publishing the results here from an article originally published by William Russell. Written by Inez Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Director, William Russell The...

Cross border USA/UK financial advisory services is a highly specialised area within the financial services industry. The point of this, brief, article is to ensure that you and the firm you are considering engaging have the knowledge, expertise, and capability to offer you a full service. Written by Mark James of...

Being an expat is both a challenge and a great experience. People who have been living abroad for many years have experienced countless adventures and have faced every opportunity for a better life. While these are just some of the positive impacts of living in another country, there are still considerations to reflect upon,...

It is easy to get the travel bug when everyone on social media posts photos of fantastic vacation spots. The idea of moving abroad and living as a nomad, moving from one country to the following sounds exciting and utterly glamorous. Still, when it comes to actually taking the step and moving away from your...

Moving overseas with a pet is an arduous task that requires a lot of forethought and planning. Most travelers leave their pet to a care facility to avoid all the hassles and loads of paperwork associated with bringing a pet abroad. However, parting ways can be a hard choice for people having a deep...