Advice for American Expats Abroad If you’re a global citizen traveling abroad and haven’t taken advantage of all the free information the US government has to offer- you should! Broken down in an easy A-Z list, you can find almost any piece of information you need when it comes to traveling. In case you don’t […]
Expatriates Blog : News, Resources, and Advice
News, advice, and articles for expatriates, global nomads, and international citizens worldwide. Here we will provide expert advice on world travel, expatriate living, and world news. Our blog is focused not on travel tips but on real-life advice, tools, and resources. to make your life abroad better.
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Driving Overseas: Do You Need An International Driving License
Driving in Another Country: What Do You Need? An International Driving Permit, or IDP, is a special document that allows licensed motorists to drive in other countries without further tests or applications. It is sometimes referred to as an “International Driver’s License” or “International Driving Document.” An IDP acts as proof that the holder possesses […]
Coping With Culture Shock When Living Abroad
How To Cope When Moving to a New Country Culture shock is a familiar psychological phenomenon for anyone who has studied, volunteered, or worked abroad. It is the result of facing new cultures, languages, lifestyles, and mannerisms. Culture shock manifests as feelings of frustration, loneliness, disorientation, anger, fatigue, and detachment. It comes with physical, mental, […]
A Practical Guide to Renting in Singapore
Finding an Apartment or House in Singapore With Singapore ranked as the best place in the world for expatriates or international citizens living abroad, it’s little wonder that the island-state is attracting more and more bright minds from around the world. But moving to a foreign country can be a daunting task, particularly with one […]
How to Handle an Emergency During Travel
Prepare for Emergencies Before Your Travel Even the most prepared traveler will eventually encounter some type of emergency that requires immediate assistance. Whether the situation is directly related to them, a fellow traveler or a stranger in passing, it’s best to know how to handle an emergency during travel before it occurs. Here are a […]
Health Insurance for Older Expatriates And Seniors Abroad
Senior International Health and Travel Insurance Advice Many retirees dream of enjoying their retirement as an expatriate, immersing themselves in a new language, culture and way life. Living out your golden years in another country can be exciting, thrilling and nerve-wracking- all at the same time. As the number of older expatriates is increasing so […]
Buying an International Airline Ticket
Tips for Purchasing an International Airline Ticket Recently, a new battle has emerged between airlines and travel agencies about how customers should purchase their international airline tickets. Over the last few years, many customers have used travel reservation websites to book flights instead of purchasing directly from the airline. These travel agencies allowed customers to […]
Are Expats Selling Or Storing?
Expats Selling and Storing: Getting Ready to Move. Ready to pack your bags and move to the other side of the world? Who isn’t?! But packing your bags for an adventure is easy. Packing your bags, and boxes, and books for long term storage is less exciting. But the alternative, expats selling everything they own […]
US Citizen Travel Insurance to the USA
If you are a US Expat living abroad, outside the USA, you most likely travel back to America to visit friends and family members throughout the year. Most of the time, your international health insurance plan will provide worldwide coverage including the USA. Review: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad However, that is not always the […]
31 Fun Facts About France
Thinking about spending some time in France? The country has a large population of expats and digital nomads, especially from the UK, due in large part to its refined culture and world-class education system. The country also has an extremely rich history. Because of this history, France developed bizarre customs and stories that make it […]
