Is a portable career part of your plan for an untethered expat life? If it includes a WordPress website or blog, here are 52 links to help you get started. I've tried to arrange them in roughly the order you'll need them. (And yes, some of them are affiliate links.) Domain Name Registration and … [Read more...] about 52 Links to Help You Build Your WordPress Website
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Quality of Life: What Does It Mean to You?
A recurring expat theme revolves around quality of life. This is mostly subjective, and something you might perceive as positive which adds to your quality of life, might be a negative to me. One example might be the proximity of bars and clubs. If you regularly enjoy the city’s nightlife, like … [Read more...] about Quality of Life: What Does It Mean to You?
5 Reasons You Should Vacation in Your New Country First
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 is a … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Vacation in Your New Country First
5 Essential Apps for Travelers and Expats
Guest Post by Tori Atkinson Technology can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go - and this is especially true when traveling or moving abroad, where you’re in an unfamiliar environment. Having information access at your fingertips thanks to your smartphone can ensure you get the most out of your … [Read more...] about 5 Essential Apps for Travelers and Expats
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]
Living Abroad is Mainstream (Now)
A few years ago, when we told people we were moving to Panama, many assumed we meant Panama City, Florida. This spring,we were in the US for five weeks. Traveling up and down the East Coast was an eventful time, and we bounced from Georgia to Virginia to Massachusetts, Vermont and New York … [Read more...] about Living Abroad is Mainstream (Now)