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Save Money While Working Abroad

Little Known Ways To Save Money While Working Abroad

Going abroad is a great experience to help you learn more about the different types of people and cultures around the world. Not only does it broaden your horizons, but it can be highly enjoyable. Unfortunately, while you’re enjoying all of the sights, you’ll still have to make money abroad, especially if you’re spending...

What To Consider When Traveling With Your Dog

So you’ve decided to embark on a cross-country journey across America with your pet—or perhaps you’re taking it international. Whatever the case, being well-prepared can make all the difference between a successful canine-centric holiday and a disaster!  Written exclusively for Expat Network by Mike Powell, the owner of Dog Embassy ...

Work As An American Expatriate

Still At Work As An American Expatriate

The idea of living an expatriate life has always seemed exciting, exotic and alluring. That was before the nations of the world closed their borders, reopened them and—sometimes—closed and reopened them again. Also, that was before a large percentage of the American workforce realized it could accomplish its work without going to work.  What...

live well as an expatriate

How To Live Well As An Expatriate

There can be numerous advantages to moving to another country, from better financial prospects to fleeing a crisis. While there are potential advantages, there are also plenty of challenges facing expatriates living in a new country. Overcoming these challenges is essential to achieving your initial goals and a higher quality of life, and these...

move abroad

5 Things To Consider When You Move Abroad

Moving abroad is an exciting prospect, but also a daunting one. When you move to another country for the first time, there are many things that you need to take into consideration before embarking on this new adventure. In this blog post, we will discuss these considerations and how they can help make your move...

How To Protect Your Online Data As An Expatriate

You may have left for a short-term adventure that turned into a life-long love of a foreign country and you’ve found bliss on the beaches of Mexico, finding a laidback way of life where your money stretches further. Perhaps you’ve found a new life in Europe, Australia or Asia. No matter where you wind...

Declutter Your Home

8 Tips To Help You Declutter Your Home Before Moving Abroad

Moving abroad can be a stressful affair, especially when you are unsure how to manage your belongings. After all, it can be daunting to move all of your items from one country to another.  That’s why in this article, we will share with you various tips on how to declutter your home that can help...

furnished apartments

Online Booking Platform For Furnished Apartments

Homelike is an online booking platform for furnished apartments, with 85,000+ apartments in 450+ cities. It is suitable for people on the move who are in need of accommodation from one month onwards with flexible move in and move out dates. With no extra customer fees (except in Spain) and all the utility costs...

Data Security

Why Expats Should Learn About Data Security

Planning for a new life abroad requires a significant task list, there’s one more item you should tackle: learning about data security. Often, things that you feel comfortable and confident doing from your phone or computer at home may not be as safe to do in your new country. Here are some things to...

Living Abroad In A Post-COVID World

Living Abroad In A Post-COVID World

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...

Home Abroad

Expat Life: How To Make A Home Abroad Feel Like Home

We’ve discovered that one of the most common causes of ‘homesickness’ is being overwhelmed by the sensation of unfamiliarity that surrounds you – particularly in your new home abroad.  Your surroundings have abruptly altered, and you now feel out of place wherever you go. This might lead to feelings of loneliness or isolation as you yearn...

What To Do With Your House Before Moving Abroad

Becoming An Expat: What To Do With Your House Before Moving Abroad

Becoming an expat can be overwhelming at first – you need to get your visa, plan a budget, take out from your savings or even learn a new language. Another thing that comes with becoming an expat is having to leave your house and you will have to make a decision on what to...