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Here's some tips and stories about Living abroad

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Feb 24, 2025
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5 Best Countries for LGBTQ+ Expats & Digital Nomads
Looking for LGBTQ+ friendly countries to move abroad? Don't miss this list of 5 welcoming countries and bonus travel tips.
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Jan 6, 2025
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7 Big Tips for Living Abroad as a Person of Color
Dream of moving abroad but feel apprehensive as a person of color? These 7 tips will help you find your ideal place to live abroad and navigate once you arrive.
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Jul 5, 2024
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3 Best Health Insurance Options for Expats
Looking for the best health insurance for expats and digital nomads? These are my top 3 recommendations for health coverage from a long time expat.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Location Independence
Expat vs. Immigrant: What's the Difference?
Curious what's the difference between expat vs. immigrant and even nomad? Get the inside scoop on the 3 terms and see where your lifestyle fits in.
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May 15, 2023
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Location Independence
How to Live Abroad for Free (2023)
Want to stay abroad without spending your savings? These are 5 unique ways to live abroad for free that I've personally tried, tested, and loved.
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Apr 17, 2023
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Location Independence
How to Stay Fit While Living Abroad
Moving abroad can be a big change to your life but staying fit while living abroad shouldn't be a big concern with these 7 tips to keep you on track.
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Jul 18, 2022
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Location Independence
12 Doses of Reality: The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
If you're dreaming of living the digital nomad lifestyle before you buy your first ticket abroad, here are 12 doses of reality you need to take in.
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May 16, 2022
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Location Independence
5 Big Tips to Settle in Abroad
Adjusting to living abroad can be tough, especially if it's your first time moving to another country. Use these 5 tips to settle in abroad quickly and easily.
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Feb 7, 2022
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Location Independence
How to Develop a Positive Mindset While Living Abroad
Learn the importance of having a positive mindset, especially while living abroad. Use our 3 big tips to start changing your mindset today.
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Jan 10, 2022
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Location Independence
6 Great Skills to Overcome Obstacles While Living Abroad
These 6 important expat skills will set you up for success to overcome any obstacle you might face while living abroad.
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Apr 26, 2021
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7 Tips to Living Abroad in Southeast Asia
Want to move abroad to Southeast Asia? Use these 7 tips to get you started off on the right foot, regardless the country you choose.
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Jun 14, 2024
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How to Make Friends Abroad: 11 Big Tips
With these 11 tips you'll feel more comfortable moving to a new country, meeting new friends, and putting yourself out there, even as an introvert.
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Feb 15, 2021
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5 Tips to Thrive in Your Life Abroad
Whether you're still dreaming of a life abroad or are already out there living it, here are 5 big tips on how you can get the most out of your life abroad.
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Dec 19, 2023
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Location Independence
10 Best Places for Expats to Live Abroad (2024)
These are the 10 best places for expats to live abroad in 2024, taking into account cost of living, visa options, quality of life, and fun things to do nearby.
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Nov 11, 2020
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4 Big Tips to Break the Consumerism Cycle When Living Abroad
Here are the 4 tips I used to break the cycle of consumerism and so can you! Invite minimalism into your life when you move abroad and drop consumerism.
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Sep 16, 2020
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10 Funny Travel Stories From Abroad
Dive into 10 hilarious moments that can only happen when you're in a foreign country, navigating a new language and getting a hang of cultural differences.
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Aug 19, 2020
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15 Secrets About Living Abroad Expats Don't Usually Tell You
Here's the truth about living abroad, away from an Instagram filter. See what it's really like living abroad and learn truths that most expats don't talk about.
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Aug 5, 2020
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A Comprehensive Guide on Staying Sane During COVID as an Expat
COVID-19 has thrown new challenges at living abroad. Here are 3 ways you can improve your outlook while living abroad during the Coronavirus epidemic.
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Jul 8, 2020
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The 7 Stages of Living Abroad (and how to survive them)
From just landing in your new country, all the way to the good-bye's, this list will help you survive all 7 stages of expat life so you're ready to live abroad.
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Apr 3, 2019
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7 Important Safety Tips for Female Expats & Travelers
Staying safe while traveling abroad should be your top priority. Take these solo female safety tips so you can make the most of your new adventure abroad!
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Mar 7, 2019
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7 Reasons Why Girls Hate on Each Other
In this age of feminism, women should support one another. But, is this happening? Let's see what we can do to build community and make women even stronger.

Here's some tips and stories about Moving abroad

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Oct 28, 2024
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9 Easiest Countries to Move to for US Citizens
Want to move abroad as easily as possible? These are the 9 easiest countries to move to for US citizens based on visa options, cost of living, and bureaucracy.
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Jan 30, 2024
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How to Decide Where to Live: 12 Big Tips
Having trouble deciding where to live? After moving countless times in the past decade, these 12 big tips I know will help.
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Jan 14, 2024
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9 Things to Consider When Moving to Another Country
Want to move abroad but don't know where to start? These are 9 things to consider when moving to another country that will help you decide where to go.
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Aug 15, 2022
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Location Independence
9 Tips for Moving Abroad with Children
Moving abroad with children can be fun, easy, and (relatively) stress-free. Use these 9 tips for moving abroad with children to move with confidence.
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Jun 12, 2024
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How to Move to Another Country ASAP in 10 Steps
Regardless of why you want to move abroad, these 10 steps will get you off on the right foot and help you move abroad quickly and with confidence.
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Oct 14, 2020
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10 Reasons People Don’t Move Abroad & How to Overcome Them
Plagued by doubts and reasons you "can't" move abroad? Here are 10 tips to help you shake those doubts and go after what you really want!
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May 13, 2020
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3 Big Steps to Move Abroad For Love
There are many reasons to move abroad and one is moving for love. Find out if you're ready and willing to move abroad for love in just 3 simple steps.
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Sep 16, 2019
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5 Questions to Decide If Moving Abroad Is Right For You
Moving abroad isn't right for everyone but is it for you? It's time get ask yourself some big questions to answer the question, "Is moving abroad right for me?"

Here's some tips and stories about Traveling abroad

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Jan 23, 2023
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Van Life Costs: Keeping a Tight Budget
Van life can be as expensive or as budget-friendly as you want it to be. Keep your van life costs low with these big tips with the van build and van life.
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Jun 6, 2022
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Location Independence
B'n'Tree: A Big Tip for Sustainable Travel
Looking for a way to make your travels more sustainable? B’n’Tree plants trees every time you book a hotel, flight, or rental. Learn more!
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Jan 3, 2022
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Location Independence
10 Tips to Traveling With Your Dog as a Serial Expat
After years of living abroad and moving to new countries with our dog, here are our biggest tips to making the transition smooth (and fun) for you both.
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Aug 18, 2021
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40 Wanderlust Quotes to Spark Your Next Adventure
Whether you’re gearing up for your first big trip, solo or with your partner, or are years into a nomadic journey like me, let these travel quotes inspire you.
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Jul 22, 2020
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How Travel Introduced Me To A Flexitarian Lifestyle
If you love to travel for food as much as I do, adopting a flexitarian lifestyle might be perfect for you! Get more tips and learn how to adapt your lifestyle.
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Nov 6, 2019
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7 Reasons Post-Travel Blues are Real & How You Can Cope
Understand what post-travel depression is and how you can cope with it. Here's 7 reasons why post-travel blues is a real thing and how you can cope with it.
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Oct 2, 2019
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Tips
10 Things Traveling Solo Taught Me
Get ready for my solo female travelers tips. As a female solo traveler, I've learned countless things along the way but here are my top 10 things I've learned.
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Sep 4, 2019
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5 Realizations to Quit Your Job & Travel the World
Let me tell you why it's time for you to quit your job to travel! Use these realizations that will help you drop your fear and travel with confidence.
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Jun 6, 2019
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Why You Shouldn't Use Instagram to Plan Your Next Trip
Instagram is not reality when building your travel bucket list. See why it can't always be trusted & how to perfect your searches to plan your next trip.
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May 1, 2019
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What If Your Partner Doesn't Want to Travel? But You Do!
Do you want to travel more but your partner doesn't want to? Here are 8 tips to get your partner excited to travel the world with you!
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Feb 28, 2019
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9 Long Haul Economy Flight Essentials
This list of 9 long haul flight essentials will make your flight comfy, even from economy. These carry on essentials are exactly what you need.

Here's some tips and stories about Working abroad

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May 16, 2025
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Location Independence
How to Apply For Jobs Abroad
Want to move abroad for an in-person job? Learn the art of applying for jobs abroad from someone who has worked in 6 different countries and many industries.
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Mar 22, 2023
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Location Independence
Flux Academy Review from a Designer
Need to up your skills as a freelance designer? Flux Academy courses might just be what you're looking for. Get our honest review of the Flux Academy courses.
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Mar 3, 2023
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Location Independence
Running a Business When Your Co-Founder is on Another Continent
Running your own business can be tough but running it across multiple timezones, even tougher. With these tips, though, you'll be ready to make it work.
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Jan 30, 2023
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Location Independence
How to Work Remotely with Happy Clients & a Happy Boss
Remote work isn't always easy days under palm trees. If you find yourself with a tough job, these tips will help you keep a happy boss and happy clients.
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Dec 5, 2022
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Location Independence
5 Tips for Women to Manage Their Remote Work Stress
Having trouble reducing stress while working online? These 5 tips to manage remote work stress will get you on the right path to enjoy your new freedom.
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Apr 21, 2024
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Location Independence
11 Best Jobs Abroad to Easily Work Overseas
Itching to move abroad but need a job first? Browse 9 of the best jobs to work abroad, regardless of where you're from and what experience you already have.
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Apr 29, 2021
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Location Independence
How to Become a Digital Nomad in 6 Steps
Follow these 6 steps on how to become a digital nomad. Regardless of where in the world you want to work and travel from, this is for you.
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Apr 29, 2020
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3 Big Tips to Getting Hired in Your Dream Job Overseas
Work hard, be kind and be yourself: How these three tips helped one girl get over her fear and make her dream of moving abroad a reality and you can, too.
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Nov 4, 2019
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The Pros & Cons of Teaching English Online vs. Teaching In-Person
Let's take a look into the pros and cons of teaching online and teaching in-person to decide which is best for you. Based on your priorities, one will win!
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Jul 3, 2019
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How to Choose Which Teaching English Certificate to Get
See which English teaching certification is right for you. Learn the difference between TEFL vs. TESOL, EFL vs. ESL and TOEFL vs. IELTS.
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May 13, 2019
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How to Use LinkedIn to Get Hired Abroad
Did you know you can get a job abroad with LinkedIn? Here's how you can apply for jobs in other countries on LinkedIn and use the app to live abroad.
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Mar 14, 2019
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Location Independence
The Creatives Platform Course Review
Thanks to the Creatives Platform, A Way Abroad exists today. Here's my honest review about this course and if it's worth the investment.
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