Confidence high for expats in regions where COVID-19 deaths have remained low.   A survey by Aetna International of expats across multiple markets confirms that three quarters (75%) are set to continue living abroad in a post-COVID world despite the impact of the pandemic.   Out of the countries in which the research was carried...

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...

Living in a foreign country is a privilege. You will expand your horizons, familiarize yourself with other cultures and customs, and learn new languages.  However, moving to a new country can be highly stressful and emotional.  There is a buttload of things to do and prepare, and here are some of them. ...

No, we’re not making this up – there really are states, cities, and entire countries that will pay you to move there. In some cases, they are offering expatriates and digital nomads start-up grants to encourage more entrepreneurs into the area. Others are offering various financial incentives if you can bring a property back...

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...

Traveling abroad could be for a while or days, but you’ll probably need all your stuff handy. Little things you pack can make your trip experience smooth and save hundreds of bucks on unwanted expenses. However, if certain essential things are left behind, it might cause you a tsunami-sized headache on the trip.  Here...

Living in another country can be exciting. You get to meet new people, immerse in a different culture, and acquire new experiences.  However, this exhilarating feeling may not last for long. When you are settling in another country, it is common to miss home.  There is nothing wrong with homesickness. However, you can do...

Growing up in beautiful South Africa, surrounded by the sea and mountains, vineyards, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, I would never have guessed that I would choose to leave in search of expanding opportunities one day. Nevertheless, here we are, five years later with much experience to impart to those...

Whether you’re an expat who decided to settle down in Dubai or someone who has lived there all your life, you need to know that living in the City of Gold can be so much more comfortable if you have money saved up. Take note that this isn’t a task that should be taken...

Many people dream of living in a foreign country. This yearning may stem from a general curiosity about the world or from reading about the romantic and exciting lives of expatriates. A third possibility may be that a job opportunity becomes available overseas. Wherever your passion for living abroad comes from,...

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...

Air travel is a boon for business travelers and those stricken by wanderlust. You can start the morning in Tokyo and be in Texas at night. Though air transport offers the shortest time, it comes with difficulties too. Passengers have to squeeze into the shrinking seats, and many do not prefer the food on the...