Top 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Costa Rica
Two years ago, I took a leap of faith, packed three suitcases, grabbed my two dogs, and moved to Costa Rica. I had visited several times and done some research,…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving To Thailand
After traveling all over the world in my 30s and visiting more than 30 different countries, I took my first trip to Asia at the age of 41. I chose…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Portugal
Portugal has in recent years emerged as one of the world’s top destination for expats and digital nomads, thanks to its cultured cities, beautiful landscapes, rich history, and sunny climate.…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are a “British Overseas Territory” consisting of three islands in the Caribbean: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. They are renowned for their natural beauty, as…
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A New Country, A New Me?
Like many others, I watched and read Eat, Pray, Love.Naturally, I dreamed of escaping to distant worlds.Away from my problems.Away from myself.But is moving abroad really a solution to all…
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Spain’s Lessons of Self-Discovery
Ten years ago, I made the bold decision to swap the grey skies of London for the sun-kissed shores of Spain. At that time, I was immersed in the high-stakes…
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7 Steps to a Successful Move Abroad
Have you ever dreamed of sipping coffee in a Parisian café, working remotely from a beach in Bali, or hiking the Swiss Alps as part of your daily routine? More…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to France
As an expat living in France, I’ve spent decades helping North Americans relocate to France, guiding our clients on everything from logistics to cultural adjustments. With nearly 30 years of…
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How to (Fall in Love and) Move to Portugal
One morning in 2016 I woke up in Portland, Maine, and thought, “Why do I live here?” I’d recently been divorced (for the second time), both my parents had passed,…
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Food, Family, and Love on the Iberian Coast
I first thought of moving to Spain to teach English after I graduated university. My goals were simple: experience a new country, learn some Spanish, eat fantastic food, and return…
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