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Why More Expats Are Choosing The Algarve In 2025

Portugal continues to rise through the ranks as one of the most popular destinations for expats. Affordable living, mild winters, and a strong healthcare system make it attractive, but it’s the Algarve that consistently captures hearts. If you’re considering a move to the Algarve, here’s what you should know, including where to live, rent, or...

Why Portugal Is The Top Choice For Expats And Investors: TISRI And Golden Visa Explained

Portugal has rapidly emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for expats, investors, and high-net-worth individuals seeking favorable tax treatment and European Union (EU) residency. With stunning landscapes, a high quality of life, and forward-thinking fiscal policies, Portugal combines lifestyle and strategy like few other nations. Whether you’re considering relocation to Portugal or simply...

International Healthcare Tips For Travelers And Expats

Whether you’re moving abroad for a fresh start or traveling to explore new horizons, international healthcare should always be a top priority. While visiting or living in a foreign country offers incredible opportunities, it can also present unique health challenges that you’ll want to be prepared for. From navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems to managing pre-existing conditions in...

Comparing Quotes From Moving Companies

Make sure you get quotes from three potential removal companies. Then you will need to evaluate them and make a choice. Price will clearly be a factor, but you should decide what is important to you and ensure that you take these into account and avoid choosing the cheapest and then incur more cost down...

Why eSIMs Are A Game-Changer For Expats: Stay Connected Across Borders

For expats, staying connected across borders has always been a challenge. Juggling SIM cards, managing roaming charges, and ensuring consistent coverage are just a few of the hurdles involved in maintaining reliable communication while living abroad. However, technological advancements have introduced a revolutionary solution: eSIMs. These embedded SIM cards are redefining how expats stay connected...

Retiring Abroad

Financial Planning When Retiring Abroad

When retiring to Europe what are the options for funding the move, how do you arrange to receive your state pension and transfer your private pension(s) while abroad. What are the financial issues that need to be considered before you make the move? Jason Porter of Blevins Franks takes you through the key financial issues...

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Expats – Plan Your Retirement Abroad

Many expats having spent a proportion or all of their career abroad get used to a different climate and lifestyle and do not feel drawn back to their home country when considering their retirement. There are many options for retiring and it is a very personal decision on where to retire. For some retiring where...

How Do I Choose The Right Health Insurance Provider As An Expat, And Should I Use A Broker?

Choosing the right healthcare insurance policy can make a real difference to how successfully you start your journey abroad – or whether you start it at all. For expats, it’s as important as picking the right country: health insurance varies depending on many factors (location, lifestyle, family size, etc.), and individual needs differ – students,...

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How To Claim The UK State Pension Abroad

You can continue to claim your State Pension when you decide to retire abroad, provided you have paid enough UK National Insurance contributions to qualify.  If you have not yet started receiving your pension you can get a State Pension statement to tell you how much State Pension you may get In order to claim your pension...

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Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare.  The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a...

Life As A Traveling Nomad

Are you interested in being a traveling nomad? They are people who move around from place to place, sometimes for work and sometimes for adventure. In general, they don’t stay in one city for long before moving on to the next, and it can be a very exciting way to live. If you want to...

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How To Write A Resume For An International Career

Resume expectations differ significantly in various countries and regions around the world, so it’s important to prepare your resume for the specific country where you hope to work. Research the resume customs of your target region, check out resume examples to help you get started, and adjust your resume accordingly to maximize your chances...