Posts tagged living overseas
How to Move Abroad: 6 Different Ways

Do you want to move abroad? There are many ways you can live and work abroad and in this article I will share SIX options for moving abroad with you. I know you will find at least one option here that fits your life and your living overseas goals.

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How to Feel More Comfortable Abroad

Are you struggling to make your new country feel like home? You are not alone. When you move abroad you may feel uncertain and lack confidence. This article shares actions you can take to gain your confidence back and help make your new country feel like home.

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Fun Things to do in Luanda, Angola

Moving to Luanda, Angola and not sure what you can do in Luanda for fun and entertainment? Luanda, Angola has something for everyone, whether you prefer having fun in the sun or a day of shopping and movies for entertainment. You won’t be bored living in Luanda, Angola as an expat. This blog post gives you several ideas for what you can do living in Luanda, Angola as an expat.

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Expat Life in Luanda, Angola - Part Two

Are you considering moving to Luanda, Angola as an expat? Driving in Angola, safety in Angola and speaking Portuguese in Angola are the topics covered in this article about expat life in Luanda, Angola. I lived in Luanda for 3.5 years as an American expat and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about being an expat in Luanda, Angola.

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Expat Life in Luanda, Angola - Part One

Are you considering moving to Luanda, Angola as an expat? Angolan poverty, Angolan food and expat housing in Angola are the topics covered on this post about expat life in Luanda, Angola. I lived in Luanda for 3.5 years as an American expat and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about being an expat in Luanda, Angola.

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What Is An Expatriate?

Have you heard the term “expat” or “expatriate” and not sure exactly what it means? Are you interested in becoming an expat? This blog will define what an expat is, explain the difference between an expat and an immigrant and show you ways you can become an expat yourself.

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5 Things Expats Should do Before Returning Home

Is it time to return home after living overseas? Leaving the country you’ve spent years living in is never easy. But after living abroad I found 5 things expats should do before returning home to make my last few weeks in each expat country special. If you implement these 5 tips before returning home, you will leave your expat country with fond memories.

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5 Reasons to Move Overseas

Have you thought about moving overseas for a few years? Switch up life for a bit? But you’re not sure why you should become an expat? I'm a little biased but after 7 years of living abroad, I think everyone should live overseas at some point. Are you ready to become an expat? Then why not go for it. This blog lists 5 reasons you should move overseas and live and work abroad. After reading, you’ll be one step closer to making the decision to move overseas.

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Expat & World Traveler Holiday Gift Guide

This gift guide has great ideas for people that live overseas. And they’re all items that are small enough to fit in their suitcase and not take up too much valuable space!

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Should You Keep Your House When Moving Abroad?

Moving overseas and wondering if you should keep your home in the USA? Accepted an expat assignment with your company and considering keeping a house in your home country for breaks? As 6 year expats, we share with you the pros and cons of having a house back home while you live abroad.

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How To Update Your Resume After Living Abroad

You were doing amazing things abroad and learning new skills that will serve you well in your future career. I will help you fill in that “gap” so future potential employers will be intrigued and impressed with your resume rather than driven away from it.

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Living Overseas...Worth It?

Are you considering going on an expat assignment or moving overseas and not sure what to expect? Well, we are Americans that have lived overseas for 6.5 years in Africa and South America and we’re going to share with you the pros and cons that you can expect from expat life

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Expatriate Allowances Explained...Finally

Are you thinking about going on an expat assignment and wondering about the expat allowances and extra compensation? What are they? Who are they for? When are they paid? We’ll answer all these questions and more in today’s blog.

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Positives & Negatives of Living in Buenos Aires

So you’re thinking about moving to Buenos Aires? Or you’re a digital nomad considering living here for a few months? Well, after living here for 2.5 years, let me share with you a few things we love about living here and a few things we could definitely do without.

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5 Tips for Expatriate Wives

When we moved from Texas to Angola I was beyond excited for the new chapter. I felt like I could take on anything and then life got a little harder as the assignment went on and I took each day as a new lesson. After 6.5 years on expat assignment in 2 different countries, these are some things I would tell my younger, fresh-expat wife self.

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What to do When Living Abroad Gets Hard

You are building a life in a whole new culture so you’re bound to feel down from time to time. While it’s perfectly normal to feel this way, today I want to give you some ways I try to get out of a funk when expat life has taken a toll on my mental health.

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Your First 48 Hours on Expat Assignment

You’ve spent the last several months thinking about and planning for this move. And the last 24 hours actually making the move. But now you need to take the next important steps that you probably hadn’t thought of yet.

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