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
Prepping the Move
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!)
Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad
My e-book, Getting Out of the USA: What You Need to Know Before Moving Abroad is now available at Amazon.com. Who's It For? I wrote this book for you if. . . . . . The last US election pushed you over the edge. Or maybe you've been dreaming for a long time about living in another culture. … [Read more...] about Getting Out of the USA – Easy First Steps for Moving Abroad
How to Stay Healthy in Your Travels – A Nurse’s Advice
Guest Post by Marianne Marfleet Travel has always been my passion. I went into nursing with the idea I would become a travel nurse. But life happens -- marriage, mortgage, children, divorce, taxes. . . well, you get the picture. In my forties, I became purposeful about travel. My first … [Read more...] about How to Stay Healthy in Your Travels – A Nurse’s Advice
Interested in a Portable Career? Follow on Instagram
Did you know you can follow me on Instagram? I post about life overseas, portable careers, and tools for portable careers. Here are some recent examples. Where are your favorite places to work outside the office? Here's one of mine - nice terrace outside, with plenty of people-watching … [Read more...] about Interested in a Portable Career? Follow on Instagram
What are the Best Countries to Retire in 2017 (Part 2)
Here’s a list of the best countries to move to in 2017 if you’re retired, self employed, or plan to live the laptop lifestyle. In Part 1, we looked at the Americas. Now we'll move farther afield to Europe and Asia. EUROPE France While France is not a cheap destination, there are parts of the … [Read more...] about What are the Best Countries to Retire in 2017 (Part 2)