A recent Reddit thread asked an intriguing question: “What is a country that people don’t think of for expat life, but is secretly amazing?” Instead of suggesting spots like Thailand and Costa Rica, which are already popular among expats and digital nomads, respondents recommended less well-known destinations. Here are some of their ideas about the […]
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30 Books to Learn About a New Country’s Culture
To truly plan your move to a new location – to be a local, not a tourist – read some books about different cultures. Books go deeper than online forums or travel Instagrams. And the more you know about a destination before you go, the more you’ll be able to connect with the people and […]
Where Are French Expats Going Now?
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs report reveals where they are – and how many are returning home “Are the new neighbors speaking French?” The answer is “very possibly.” They might be among the nearly 3.5 million French people estimated to be living outside France as expats. Of course, this answer also depends on […]
How to Avoid Common Ways of Getting Sick Abroad
Illnesses to Watch Out for While Living Abroad Traveling and living overseas is an incredible experience. You get to eat new foods and try new drinks. You may also spend time in different environments and climates. All these changes feel exciting and can lead to better mental and physical health. If you’re not properly prepared […]
How to Become an Expat – Successfully
What Management Researchers Know – and You Need to Know – about Successful Expatriates The lifestyle of an expatriate is full of potential – the potential of incredibly diverse friends, of experiencing beautiful scenes from around the world, and of making memories to last a lifetime. And yet, in an age where negativity sells, articles […]
Living Abroad While Working From Home
The pandemic sent millions of working people home after the coronavirus created unsafe in-office conditions. Nonessential staff across the globe set up workstations at home and waited for the call to come back to the office. For many, the call never came. For some, the call will never come, and they don’t want it to […]
Expats Sharply Divided on International Travel, Our Survey Shows
Expats are sharply divided on whether or not they are ready to travel as they did pre-pandemic, according to our recent survey. 27.7% of expats surveyed report that they are already traveling as they did pre-pandemic. But 29.4% say they do not see themselves traveling internationally as they did pre-pandemic for at least a year. […]
International Citizens Group Inc. Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private US Companies Two Years in a Row
International Citizens Group Overcomes COVID Headwinds to Continue Stellar Growth BOSTON, MA – August 17, 2021 – Global services firm International Citizens Group, Inc. (ICG, InternationalCitizens.com) again made the Inc. 5000 list, ranking the fastest-growing private companies in the US. The company, which ranked 1509, drove growth primarily from its international insurance business, which grew […]
Top 10 International Tax Firms For Expats
Expat Guide to the Top 10 International Tax Firms Expats living abroad face different challenges when it comes to taxation than when they did when they lived and worked in their home country. This is especially true for U.S. expats living and working abroad. Taxation is different for expats because of the two tax jurisdictions […]
Top 10 Saving Tips for Expats
Saving Tips for Expats Are you an expat on a budget? Do you believe your income is too low for you to start saving and accumulate wealth? With smart planning and the below 10 savings tips for expats, you will be able to meet your savings goal in no time! The first step in creating […]