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expecting a baby abroad

How To Involve Your Family Back Home When Expecting a Baby Abroad

Whether you’re a digital nomad that moves around frequently or a part of a couple that’s found their forever home, it can be stressful to be away from family when you’re expecting a baby abroad. However, there are plenty of things you can do to keep your family back home in the loop while abroad....

Tying The Knot Abroad

Tying The Knot Abroad? Here’s What Expats Should Expect

Expats comprise 3.1% of the global population relocating primarily for employment or for personal reasons. For some, they aim to build a life abroad including getting married and starting a family. If you’re an expat who is planning to wed while you are living overseas, there are several things that you must consider before uniting in matrimony so...

Celebrate Special Occasions For Loved Ones Back Home

How To Celebrate Special Occasions For Loved Ones Back Home After You’ve Emigrated

As much as moving to a different country for work, study, relationships, and a score of other reasons can be exciting, one thing is for sure. Adjusting to being far away from loved ones is among the most expected yet difficult challenges any emigrant can face. And while it will probably take a while before you...

xpat productivity

Expat Productivity Cycle: How Events Boost It

Expats who have moved abroad for work or other professional opportunities often face challenges, like adapting to a new culture and environment, understanding and learning the language of their new country (if necessary), and navigating new social structures. This change can significantly affect the productivity cycle in their new workplace as they slowly try...

expat fears

Biggest Expat Fears And How To Overcome Them

Everyone has a dream country they wish they could move to, and many individuals are working to achieve that dream. However, moving to another country comes with a plethora of tasks and difficulties one will have to face. There is a lot to learn and to adapt to as an expat. Let’s discuss some...

VoIP

How VoIP Helps Expats Stay Connected With Family Abroad

If you live overseas, maintaining relationships with the loved ones you leave back home can be tricky. Although with the help of modern VoIP technology, it’s actually a lot easier for expats to keep in touch.  So what is this type of telephone service exactly, and how can it benefit people who want to strengthen family...

Edinburgh

Living In Edinburgh: What You Need To Know

Over the last ten years or so, Edinburgh has become one of the most popular places to live for people in the UK and beyond. But what can you expect from a move to this historic city, and is it right for your specific needs? To help you decide if Scotland’s capital will be...

buying a car

How Can You Afford A Car Straight After A Big International Move?

Moving to another country can be expensive. While the precise costs will depend on things like how far away you are moving, the cost of living in the country you are moving to, and the size of your family, you should be prepared to pay for not only moving and transportation costs but also packing...

staying connected with family during the holidays

Staying Connected With Family During the Holidays

Moving abroad and becoming an expat is a bold move, mixed with excitement and worries. Plus, if you’re moving the entire family away from parents, siblings, and friends, the experience often has a bitter-sweet taste.  What are the options for staying connected during the holidays? However, the separation doesn’t have to...

transition from tourist to expat

How To Make A Smooth Transition From Tourist To Expat

Are you considering making the move to expat life? Making the transition from tourist to expat can be a daunting task, but with these tips, you can make it a smooth process. From researching your new city to setting up your home, we will walk you through everything you need to do to feel...

Strange Items That Are Banned Abroad

10 Surprising And Strange Items That Are Banned Abroad

Travellers and prospective expats have been urged to double-check their luggage before jetting abroad in case they’ve packed an item that is banned in their destination country.   YourOverseasHome.com have revealed 10 strange items that are banned in countries around the world – from baby walkers and chewing gum to flip flops and even vapes. ...

Expat vs Digital Nomad

Expat vs Digital Nomad: What Is Best For You?

Advances in technology and post-pandemic shifts in working patterns have opened the world up to people who are able to do their jobs remotely. But what’s the difference between expats and digital nomads and which kind of working lifestyle would be right for you? William Russell look at the phenomenon of digital nomads and...