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 Bhutan?” and I say […]
Where’s the Best Country to Retire Overseas in 2013?
January 11, 2013 3 Comments
Where’s the best country to retire overseas? I get that question a lot. I wish I had a simple answer, but as long as people are different — with different hopes, wishes, dreams, likes and dislikes — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. And sometimes asking “which country” isn’t the right question. Because different parts of a […]
11 Expat Blogs and Travel Sites to Enjoy
October 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every few months I try to give you an update on expat and travel websites and blogs I’ve been enjoying. I’ve been having so much fun in Panama that it’s been four months since the last one, so here goes! Expat Sites Emma’s House in Portugal tells the story of an American woman who decides […]
Best Quality of Life Cities and Countries in 2011
January 3, 2012 2 Comments
When you’re considering moving to another country, one of the big things you think about (at least I do) is the quality of life you’ll be leaving and what you’ll find in your new home. As 2011 has drawn to a close, let’s take a quick look back at the year’s top picks in various […]
Twelve Prep the Move Tools
December 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
Here’s the last in our 12 Days of Christmas series of gift-giving ideas for expats. Everything recommended in Days 1-12 will help you or someone near and dear to you plan and execute their overseas move. Now on the final day, we’re focusing on books and products that will help you prepare for this momentous […]
Black Friday Shopping List for Untethered Expats
November 25, 2011 3 Comments
If you’re about to move abroad, you certainly don’t want to collect more doodads, tchotchkes, knicknacks and other stuff you’ll have to store or move. So what do you give a soon-to-be expat for Christmas? I thought we could join the rest of America in some Black Friday shopping, but for things that will help […]
Enjoy a Movable Retirement in Asia
October 25, 2011 10 Comments
It’s affordable, safe, exciting, exotic, and has terrific health care. Last week I shared with you the top 20 picks for overseas retirement on a budget, according to Live and Invest Overseas. Six of the countries are located in southeast Asia, which is the cheapest region of the world right now. These countries are: China […]
Your Top 20 Country Choices for Overseas Retirement
October 18, 2011 5 Comments
And the winners are. . . drumroll please. . . Yesterday evening the Live and invest Overseas Conference ended after a densely scheduled three-day smorgasbord of information for expats and plan-to-be expats. (I’ve decided that’s a better phrase than “wannabe.”) Last month I speculated about the 20 countries they’d recommend, and I’m happy to report […]
The Biggest Piece of the Expat Puzzle
October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
The largest piece of the expat puzzle is usually cost of living. How will your expenses compare in your new location to what they are now? Of course, everyone’s different. John might not be able to live without imported caviar while Sally eats what the local people do, for example. But you have to start […]
Best Places to Find Expat Life Information, Ideas and Tips
September 23, 2011 15 Comments
Blogs by and about expats are a great place to find information, ideas, tips, and get a general feel for what it might be like to live elsewhere. Here are a dozen interesting expat blogs I’ve found recently. Europe Expat in Germany provides information about living in Germany (and a little bit about Canada). The […]
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