Living Abroad

Category Archives: Living Abroad

Living Abroad offers a wide range of articles to help you prepare for your new life as an expat. Most of our articles are based on interviews with topic experts who really know their subjects, from how to hire an international moving company to the best education options for your children to finding that great international job. Our experts provide thoughtful advice and tips on moving to another country, living a successful life abroad and finding a job or starting a new business, if you are an entrepreneur at heart. If we are missing a topic that you are looking for, please Contact us and let us know!

Why Are Americans Renouncing Their Citizenship?

December 1, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

According to U.S. Internal Revenue Service data, over 1,400 Americans gave up their U.S. citizenship in the third quarter of 2015, bringing the total for the year to 3,221, a 25 percent increase over the same period in 2014.Why are Americans renouncing their citizenship? One of the reasons for this increase can be traced back to current U.S. taxation policy.In Read more » Read more

Living Abroad

The Benefits of Dual Citizenship

November 3, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

Nearly 3,400 Americans gave up their citizenship in 2014, according to government data, a rate 15 times higher than 2008. But an increasing number of expats, American and other nationalities, are opting instead for the benefits of dual citizenship.A case in point is Londoner Sarah Elengorn, who put roots down in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over a decade ago.Born and raised Read more » Read more

Living Abroad

A Survival Guide for Expat Partners

September 30, 2015 Robert Nelson Leave a comment

Who better to write a survival guide for expat partners than a woman who has spent much of her life packing her bags and moving from country to country?Now living in Pretoria, South Africa – at least for the time being - Clara Wiggins has lived in 12 countries on five continents since she was born in Cuba 47 years Read more » Read more

Best Place to Live in the World

August 19, 2015 Robert Nelson 2 comments

Deciding which city is the best place to live in the world can be tricky business. There are so many factors to consider before you can hone in on that one special spot to call your new home.Luckily, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a bi-annual survey on livability in 140 cities and has just published its rankings of the Read more » Read more

Living Abroad

Moving Abroad with Children

August 2, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

Packing up and moving to another country is a great adventure for everyone, but if you are moving abroad with children, you will need to plan your move with extra care to ensure your happiness and theirs.To guide you through the planning process and pitfalls, we spoke with Kate Berger, an Amsterdam-based psychologist who specializes in child development and consults Read more » Read more

The Happy Planet Index

June 30, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

Nic Marks is a man on a mission to save the planet and help make all of our lives better in the process.Marks is the founder of the London-based Centre for Well-Being and the man behind the Happy Planet Index, one of several global happiness studies that measure the well-being of mankind.“I designed the Happy Planet Index in 2006 to Read more » Read more

10 Best Countries for Expat Entrepreneurs

May 1, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

The new American expat generation is pushing beyond America’s borders in search of adventure and new opportunities. Many expat entrepreneurs are headed to New Zealand, the best place in the world to start a new business, according to the Work Bank.It is not surprising that Americans, particularly young Americans, are eyeing business opportunities in other lands. Research conducted several years Read more » Read more

How to Integrate into Your New Job Abroad

May 1, 2015 Robert Nelson 2 comments

Moving abroad to work in a new job can be a very stressful experience, whether you are being transferred by your company or just decide to have an adventure in another country. You can raise your odds of success by understanding how to integrate into your new job abroad. Kelly Ross of Ross Associates is an experienced leadership development and Read more » Read more

How Much Does It Cost to Live Abroad?

April 1, 2015 Robert Nelson One comment

A cold reality of planning your move always will be how much does it cost to live abroad, which is especially true for those of you who may be planning your retirement in another country. Fortunately, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a division of London-based The Economist magazine, publishes the results of its annual cost of living survey in the Read more » Read more

1 2 3 … 6 »