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I moved my family from the US to Switzerland 8 years ago. The difference in our quality of life is astounding.
After watching the presidential election unfold in 2016 my family moved from Connecticut to Switzer…
Amy Aves Challenger
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We retired abroad to Cuenca, Ecuador, once the US got too expensive. We still love the expat hot spot 14 years later.
After the Great Recession, we retired early to a walkable city in one of the cheapest countries to …
Edd Staton,Cynthia Staton
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An expat in Panama explains what movers can expect to pay and the pros and cons of raising kids abroad
Mac Davidson moved from Canada to Panama for a warmer, cheaper lifestyle, and he hopes to retire th…
Noah Sheidlower
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Republicans are mobilizing expat votes for Trump in Israel, hoping to tip the scale in battleground states
Republicans in Israel are targeting the country's American expat community—the world's fourth-large…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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My expat parents took me traveling with them when I was young. Now, I'm terrified by the idea of moving around a lot with kids.
Sally Prag, who spent her childhood moving between countries for her father's job, shared advice fo…
Charissa Cheong
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From Denmark to Australia: The 10 best countries for working abroad in 2024
From Denmark to Australia: The 10 best countries for working abroad in 2024
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From Germany to Canada: The 10 worst countries for expats in 2024.
From Germany to Canada: The 10 worst countries for expats in 2024.
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I moved from Dubai to the US as a British expat. It's been tough to adjust to credit scores, groceries, and guns the American way.
Karen Osman moved her family of four from Dubai to NYC when her husband was offered a promotion. Sh…
Claire Turrell
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I'm an American expat living in Mexico. Here are the biggest cultural differences between the 2 countries.
The writer is an American expat who lives part time in Mexico. She noticed that Mexicans tend to be…
Louisa Rogers
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I bought a one-way ticket to Singapore and tried to put roots down. Now, I'm saying goodbye to years of being an expat and going home to be an English girl in England.
She loved being an expat, so she bought a one-way ticket to Singapore. But dating hurdles and miss…
Aditi Bharade
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I'm an expat living in Lebanon. I've struggled over whether to leave, but I won't because I love this country.
Israeli strikes have led to calls on foreigners to leave Lebanon, but Brigitte Chahwan, who's lived…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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A boomer moved from Texas to Panama for her retirement. She loved it so much she 'accidentally' started a tour company helping expats move.
After moving from Texas to Panama for her retirement, Jackie Lange started Panama Relocation Tours …
Noah Sheidlower
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At 26, I set off on a yearlong adventure to South America. It's been 6 years, and I have no plans to leave.
In Ecuador, Sinead Mulhern rents a one-bedroom apartment with a terrace for $320 a month and her mo…
Sinead Mulhern
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These are the most expensive, and cheapest, cities to live in if you're an expat
Consulting firm Mercer released its 2024 cost of living report ranking the cities with the highest …
Polly Thompson
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A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.
"I never realized how hypervigilant I was all the time, even off-duty, until I moved here," the ret…
Amanda Goh
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A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money
Karl and Brenda are loving their retirement life in Ecuador, and have even been able to grow their …
Juliana Kaplan
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My husband and I are full-time housesitters for people around the world. We don't have a permanent home and have no housing costs.
In exchange for a free place to live, my husband and I look after people's homes, pets, and plants.…
Amy Hornsby
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Moving to Italy? Here's 3 mistakes American expats should avoid
Patrizia Di Gregorio said some Americans don't plan or budget their finances properly, leading to s…
Lauren Edmonds
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I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.
Christian Salafia moved from Florida to South Africa for his now-wife in 2021. He says costs are lo…
Thibault Spirlet
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These are the 10 best cities for expats and the 10 worst
Safety is also a major consideration as an expat. The majority of the nations that ranked the worst…