by Kathleen Peddicord Searches for “How can I move to Canada?” spiked during the just-finished U.S. presidential election cycle. Since the Vietnam War, Canada has been seen as a beacon of refuge among Americans. However, life in Canada comes with a significant drawback: Canadian winters look … [Read more...] about Our Top 6 Picks For Sunny Post-Election Living
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Moving to Panama? Don’t be Clueless [Book Review]
Panama's a wonderful, low-cost place to live. As with any overseas relocation, though, moving to Panama is not for the faint of heart. But this couple -- well, if there's a way to move from the US to Panama in the most difficult, expensive, and upsetting way possible, that's how they did it. Just … [Read more...] about Moving to Panama? Don’t be Clueless [Book Review]
Thanksgiving Traditions — Are they the Same Overseas?
There's nothing like the holidays to bring out the best -- or the worst -- in you when you're living overseas. If you're lonely, disoriented, or homesick, holidays can make you feel much worse. If you're enjoying your life, holidays can be a lot of fun. But guess what? That can happen when … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Traditions — Are they the Same Overseas?
10 Things I (Already) Miss About Las Tablas and Panama
Last week my husband and I flew out of Panama's Tocumen International Airport for the last time. Well, maybe not the last time forever, but for at least a couple of years. If you're not on my mailing list, Facebook page or Google Plus page, you might have missed the announcement. Long story … [Read more...] about 10 Things I (Already) Miss About Las Tablas and Panama
International House Sitting is a Thing?!
Guest Post by Ashley Mudra Note from Future Expat: You've heard my side of the experience, now it's Ashley's turn! I’d never heard of it before. Why would anyone trust their home and pets to me, a total stranger? And how would I even find these international trusting people? While … [Read more...] about International House Sitting is a Thing?!
Choosing a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama
A few months back, I wrote about our search for someone to stay with our dogs while we traveled back to the US this spring. After uploading our request to the Trusted Housesitters site, I was astonished to see 30 applications slam into my inbox in the same number of hours. It seems like a lot … [Read more...] about Choosing a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama