Guest post by Catherine Perkins I left the United States for a study abroad program in Bhutan in February and didn’t return home until July, with my head full of almost five months of experiences in a different country. When I reunite with friends here, their first question is, “How was … [Read more...] about Travels in Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La
FATCA: What We Know Now
Guest Post by Leif Simon FATCA -- the Federal Account Tax Compliance Act -- has been a source of uncertainty for expats since it was first included in the HIRE Act in 2010. We know a bit more about how it will work now than we did then. FATCA has been one of the regular topics of discussion at … [Read more...] about FATCA: What We Know Now
Getting Ready to Teach English in Prague
Guest Post by Sean Lords Gearing up for a year of teaching abroad can be both a stressful and exciting time in your life. On one hand, you are preparing for what will probably be one of the most memorable times of your life, but on the other, you are getting ready to leave everything you have … [Read more...] about Getting Ready to Teach English in Prague
Three Reasons Freelance Photographers Need a WordPress Website
Guest post by Anny Solway Freelance photographers frequently have to compromise. After all, they might really love doing one sort of work, but find that it is a very different type of photography that pays the bills. This is unfortunate because it can often prevent them from doing the stuff … [Read more...] about Three Reasons Freelance Photographers Need a WordPress Website
Working in the US as an Expat
Guest Post by Anne-Marie Watson Bitterly disappointed. That’s how I felt when I realized I wouldn't be able to find a job as an expat in the US. Together with our kids, I relocated for my husband’s work to the USA, over two years ago. As I had my children late in life, I had established a … [Read more...] about Working in the US as an Expat
Pensions, British Expats and QROPS
Guest Post by Mike Foster After the recent article for US taxpayers, I thought it was only fair to include some financial information for UK expats. Expats dream of enjoying their time abroad, whether it's a short work assignment or a long-term move to retire. I often refer back to my first … [Read more...] about Pensions, British Expats and QROPS