Category: Preparing for your expat move
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Relocating to Costa Rica: What Expats Need to Know
Relocating to Costa Rica is about more than palm trees and pura vida. From visas and admin to culture shock and daily life, this guide shares practical expat tips and real insights from those who’ve done it—so you know what to expect beyond the honeymoon phase.
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Your complete expat checklist for a stress-free move abroad
Moving abroad for the first time is exhilarating, but it can quickly become overwhelming without a clear plan. From paperwork and packing to finding a home and preparing emotionally, there’s a lot to manage. That’s why I created the ultimate expat checklist with practical tips, to guide you step-by-step through a smooth, stress-free relocation. Whether…
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Top Expat mistakes to avoid, and how to make it right
Moving abroad is thrilling, but it’s also full of hidden challenges that can catch even the most prepared expat off guard. From overlooking cultural nuances to underestimating bureaucracy, small missteps can make settling into a new country far more stressful than it needs to be. In this guide, we break down the most common expat…
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How to Become a Digital Nomad, Your Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how to become a digital nomad in 2025 with practical steps on careers, visas, packing, health insurance, and building global communities.
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Digital Nomad Family: How to Live Abroad as an Expat Family
The digital nomad lifestyle isn’t just for solo travelers and young professionals anymore. More and more families are embracing the idea of becoming a nomad family, taking their children abroad, living in new countries for months at a time, and weaving travel into their daily rhythm. But why would a family choose such a lifestyle,…
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Moving Abroad Without Speaking the Language: Expat Tips
Moving abroad is exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of surprises, and one of the biggest challenges is not speaking the local language. Whether you’re moving for work, love, or a change of pace, it can feel overwhelming to navigate daily life when you’re not fluent, or even conversational. But don’t despair, you’re not alone. And the…
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Digital Nomad vs Expat: Which Lifestyle Fits You?
I’m often asked what the difference between a digital nomad and an expat is. Where they may seem quite close, as in both cases we are talking about people leaving their hime country to live abroad, the approach, challenges and mindset differ greatly. Knowing the difference may help you decide which lifestyle is more adapted…
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Language Learning Tips for Expats
When moving to country where you don’t speak the language, learning the language is an expats’ first step to integrating. It takes time, it’s hard, and frustrating, but it is immensely rewarding and never a waste of time! Here are a few tips to learn a new language when an expat. Learning the basics of…