As countries across the globe continue the battle against Covid-19, a ‘second curve’ is threatening millions of people – the consequences of the pandemic on our mental health. For expats, feeling isolated and lonely are often very common emotions. These feelings are likely to intensify by the travel restrictions that are preventing us from returning […]
Back in 2010 my husband and I left the concrete jungle of New York City to move to Sydney, Australia and test it out for a few years. It was a great experience filled with so much. But it also gave us the opportunity to learn about a new culture and celebrate new holidays. We […]
Having a good credit score is very important to your finances. You may not realize it now but it affects many things in your life: Your credit score can determine whether a landlord will rent to you or not; it can affect your ability to get a mobile phone or a mortgage on a house; […]
Hi, my name is Michael Kwadjo (Qweh-joe) Kyei Boateng. I am a first-generation Ghanaian immigrant who feels like an expat of the world. I was born in New York (shout out to the Bronx!) and raised by my mother. She would send me to live with family around the world while she worked a full-time […]
Singapore has been rated as the best place in the world for expats, but Malaysia isn’t far behind. 55% of expats live in a home they consider nicer than before they moved to Malaysia and 61% find it’s easy to make friends. Before you make the leap, you need to make sure you are financially ready. Depending on where you currently live, […]
Ever get the urge to go live in a different country? Maybe after looking at Instagram and seeing some gorgeous travel photos? Or when a bad news cycle has you frustrated? There’s just one problem most wannabe expats have (that is, for those who would actually act on those impulses): work. If you’re not a […]
It’s no surprise that different cities around the world have different costs of living. After all, global metros like New York, London, and Singapore are constantly making “Most Expensive Places” lists while digital nomads and retirees jump ship for more affordable places in South America and Asia. But what can be surprising is just how […]
One of the toughest parts of being an expat is when holidays in your home country aren’t celebrated in your new country. For Americans abroad, the biggest missed holiday is usually Thanksgiving. During our own time abroad in Australia, the first Thanksgiving was a real challenge. Finding a big turkey to feed your American family and […]
Moving to a new country is a quick way to experience the full range of human emotion: Excitement, anxiety, sadness…. For those who are on the path to becoming an expat, here’s a fun post on what you can expect to go through. And for all the veteran expats, just think back to when you […]
I have become a bit too confident about my international moves recently. Having relocated overseas 5 times in the past 3 years, I thought I knew the tricks and could make it happen whilst I’m on the road. How wrong was I! I was setting off on a Europe-wide tour, which would allow boyfriend and […]