During the primary season and the runup to the US Presidential election, lots of people, on both sides, were saying, “if X wins, I’m moving to (pick a country).” Some countries actually got in on the act. Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia (that’s Canada), advertised itself as the place to go after a Trump victory. […]
5 Reasons You Should Vacation in Your New Country First
February 15, 2017 Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Nick Ball Whether it’s the prospect of a new career or a life in sunnier climes, a move abroad can be an exciting and promising time for anyone upping sticks. With the unknown road ahead, it’s easy to forget the most basic components of your move – but moving to another country […]
Our Top 6 Picks For Sunny Post-Election Living
November 14, 2016 1 Comment
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 like blizzard scenes on Star Wars’ ice planet Hoth. […]
Moving to Panama: Do As I Say, Not As I Did…
October 26, 2015 4 Comments
When my husband and I were moving to Panama, we did nearly everything wrong. Well, not wrong exactly, as we ended up in the right place at the right time. But the way we went about it was driven by desperation rather than proper planning. It all worked out in the end, but if you’re […]
Why US Expats are Obsessed with Health Care
September 26, 2015 7 Comments
Or, A Tale of Two Cysts US expats — in fact all who live in the US — are obsessed with health care. At least, that’s the impression the rest of the world has of us. And they’re right. Totally right, but we have good reason to be so OCD about it. Let me explain… […]
How to be a Happiness Hero Overseas!
June 9, 2015 3 Comments
Before 2009, I had never heard of a portable career, laptop lifestyle, digital nomad or location-independent lifestyle. If I ever considered work and not being tied to a place in the same thought, it was to dream about someday writing a book. After all, that’s something you can do no matter where you live. Then […]
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [Movie Review]
March 4, 2015 4 Comments
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Maybe it seems silly to review this movie now, with the sequel due for release in a few days. It’s a new movie to me, though, since it came out while I lived in Panama. Featuring an amazingly all-star cast, the movie is based on the idea of outsourcing retirement overseas, specifically from the UK […]
Moving to Panama? Don’t be Clueless [Book Review]
January 23, 2015 5 Comments
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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 for […]
Best Roadmap for Moving Overseas
December 7, 2014 Leave a Comment
Save 50% off the Regular Price! I’ve found it! A real roadmap to guide your overseas move. Kathleen Peddicord has used her almost 30 years of writing about the expat life, and 16 years of living as an expat in four different countries to create just such a guide. She promises that, within 52 days […]
Thanksgiving Traditions — Are they the Same Overseas?
November 15, 2014 2 Comments
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 you’re in […]
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