Karen McCann didn't set out to become a successful expat author. Her journey started much more prosaically. In the year 2000, "Friends invited us to visit them in Marbella [Spain], and we were surprised at how much we loved it. Spain hadn't been on our agenda at all." The timing was … [Read more...] about It All Started With Dancing in the Fountain
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How to Find the Right International School for Your Children
Guest Post from International Schools Database Parents know all about the stress and confusion that comes with finding a good school for their children. But expat families often have an even more difficult time. Not only do they want to get the best education for their child, they have to do it … [Read more...] about How to Find the Right International School for Your Children
Mid-2017 Cost of Living Update
Numbeo has just released its mid-year cost of living report for 511 cities worldwide. If you're interested in how an area you're considering compares to the cost of living in New York City, read on. New York City is the baseline comparison, so if a city ranks at 110%, its cost of living is 10% … [Read more...] about Mid-2017 Cost of Living Update
Copywriting as a Portable Career for Expats
"My question is how much schooling or classes did you invest in or is this a path you self taught?" A reader sent in that question after receiving a recent email about portable careers. (If you don't receive emails from Future Expats, here's a copy of what you missed.) She was asking about my … [Read more...] about Copywriting as a Portable Career for Expats
How to Travel the World (and not Pay Rent!)
In 2008, Eden and Denny owned two businesses in the US. One was an ice cream shop they opened in September. Talk about bad timing! Today, they live all over the world -- with no housing expenses. I talked with Eden recently, via Skype, about their nomadic lifestyle. The Downsize Their … [Read more...] about How to Travel the World (and not Pay Rent!)
The More Portable Your Career, the More Important Your Online Presence
There are as many types of portable careers as there are expats looking to earn a living overseas. One thing most of them have in common, though, is the need for some sort of online presence. A permanent online address shows a level of stability that reassures clients and brings you more … [Read more...] about The More Portable Your Career, the More Important Your Online Presence
