Just bought your new home? Congratulations are in order. But, before we start the celebration, let’s talk about something important for a moment.  As a first-time home buyer, you’re likely thinking about the long term. You want this to be a place where you can raise a family. Where you can make so many great...

Many Britons have been putting their retirement plans to sunny southern Europe on hold for two or more years while the UK extracts itself from the EU. Covid lockdowns mean the opportunities to sell a UK home and buy a property in Europe have been limited. The ending of travel restrictions will release pent-up...

One of the best things about living in a time when working remotely is accepted is that you can travel and see the world while holding down a full-time job. If you’ve ever felt the urge to pack your bags and move to a new country temporarily, being a digital nomad is probably the...

Nomadic life is a dream come true for many. Nothing beats the opportunity to swap the old 9 to 5 for a chance to work while traveling the world. And with technology on our side, the latter has never been easier. Everything you need to accomplish such a venture is a laptop and a proper...

Many business owners dream of taking their business overseas. However, expanding your company internationally may sound simpler than it is. There are numerous factors to consider, from attracting international customers to complying with local laws and regulations.  Here is how to do business in foreign countries. Written by Eve Anderson, a travel...

For many, being a digital nomad is a dream come true. Indeed, the digital nomad lifestyle offers benefits that other occupational choices simply cannot compete with. Who wouldn’t want to receive meaningful income from a fulfilling job while also being untethered and freely traveling the world visiting all the destinations that other people only...

Virtual payment cards are a relatively new payment method that is rapidly gaining popularity. It comes in equally handy for private and corporate users. From this article, you’ll get to know about the benefits of this type of card and the opportunities to get them. What is a Virtual Payment Card?...

The dream of living abroad depends on many factors. You need to understand the visa requirements but you often also need a stable source of income (if you do not have a job waiting for you). That said, too many people don’t get appealing job offers that match their skills or expertise, so the...

There you are in the shade of your favorite palm tree, sipping a flavorful drink with a little umbrella in it and thinking to yourself, “For just a little more money I could hire somebody to refresh my drink without having to get out of my hammock.” The expatriate life is great and, in...

Due to the COVID situation, remote work has become the new business norm. Will anyone even remember in a couple of years’ time that things weren’t always as they are now? Some companies, however, had adopted a remote working style long before the pandemic. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Alconost...

Research conducted by ExpatMortgages-uk.com shows that as of 2019, people born outside the UK – typically referred to as expatriates or expats – made up around 14% of the UK’s residents. That adds up to just under 10 million people. Now, all of these people need somewhere to live, so there is a lot...

If you plan on moving abroad and starting a business overseas, there are certain things you should consider before entering the plane. While setting up a business overseas is one of the best ways to settle abroad, it comes with many challenges that can make your endeavor a living nightmare. The...