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moving abroad

Things To Consider When Moving Abroad

Moving abroad is a brilliant opportunity to learn more about other cultures and yourself. Stepping out and taking this giant leap of faith can easily grant you the opportunity to have many new experiences while allowing you to explore a terrain that is otherwise unknown to you. However, moving abroad is...

Opening A Bank Account In Portugal

Opening A Bank Account In Portugal

Expats living, working or retiring in Portugal may benefit from opening a bank account in Portugal to receive salaries, pensions etc and to pay regular bills and access cash machines. There are options to open a Portuguese bank, an account with an international bank with branches in Portugal or a mobile/digital bank account. ...

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...

an expat's retirement

An Expat’s Retirement – Double The Challenge

Retirement is like a bereavement. Overnight you lose your title, identity, network of colleagues and sense of purpose. Like a bereavement, many go through a stark emotional time. Add leaving a country into the mix, and an expat’s retirement can involve a more challenging time than most. Written exclusively for Expat...

how do you fund your education

How To Get A Student Loan As An Expat: 4 Ways To Fund Your Education

Taking your education to the next level is an investment in your future, and one which will repay itself many times over, not only in terms of opening up new career opportunities, but also when it comes to making you a more rounded human being. How do you fund your education? ...

how to prepare their current properties for a quick sale

Moving Abroad? How To Prepare Your Home For A Quick Sale

As a prospective expat looking to sell up and move abroad you should think about how to prepare your home for a quick sale. Property experts from Your Overseas Home have revealed seven top tips to help sellers get their homes ready for market, so they’re snapped up fast.  House prices...

how to make friends in a new country

How To Make Friends In A New Country

Travelers and expats spending time in a new country have been advised on the most effective ways to meet people and nurture new friendships abroad. The team behind online remittance service Remitly, have revealed their top tips for how to make friends in a new country.  Moving abroad can be a...

expat job hunting tips

6 Expat Job Hunting Tips To Get Your Dream Job

Almost all of us have been taught by our parents to continue our education so that we can have the perfect job that impacts both our own lives and the rest of society. As we get older, we really want to find our dream job, even if that dream job leads us to a...

state pension

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...

gaining citizenship in an EU country

How Can You Get Citizenship Of A Different Country?

Are you interested in moving to a warm, sunny European country? Did you know that there are several benefits of gaining citizenship in an EU country, including the right to live, study and work in any EU country? If you are looking for a way to make this dream a...

Americans Moving To Portugal

Increase In Americans Moving To Portugal

There seems to be an increase in the number of Americans deciding to move to Portugal. Factors including increasing cost of living and a growing trend for remote working have led to a significant surge of interest from Americans buying property in Portugal Data from Kyero.com, the leading online platform for...

gut healthy

Top Probiotic Strains That Can Keep Your Gut Healthy In Another Country

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your gut. They are often called “good” or “friendly” bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. Probiotics can be found in some foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut, and supplements. Some people believe that probiotics can also protect you from getting sick...