When British expat Deborah Anderson moved to South Carolina 13 years ago she never dreamed she would be homeschooling abroad in America. Anderson moved from her native Surrey, England in 2002 and now lives with her husband, a retired Boeing engineer, and her two kids in upstate South Carolina, close to Greenville in the northwestern part of the state. The […] Read more

What is a third culture kid? In expatland, it is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside of the parents’ culture. Third culture kids frequently build relationships with all of the cultures they experience, while not having full ownership in any. Many of our articles focus on expat families and trailing spouses. […] Read more

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) implementation by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made planning your banking needs before you move abroad a top priority for Americans. Many American expats have been having a difficult time opening and maintaining bank accounts abroad primarily because FATCA requires all foreign financial institutions to provide annual reports to the IRS […] Read more

Are expats different? Is there something in their DNA that causes them to pack their bags and leave family and friends of a lifetime to live in another country? Do they all have similar attributes that set them apart from their homeland-bound peers? What does it take to be an expat? We found our answers in Paris, France. Erin Meyer […] Read more

  No matter where you are planning to move, selecting the best international health plan option for your family should be a top priority. Researching your options early will help you manage costs, ensure that you have adequate coverage and allow you to make the best medical choices for you and your family. The first step is to determine how […] Read more

The world can be a dangerous place, so planning your personal security needs before you move abroad is essential. The risk of being physically assaulted or falling victim to other types of crime should be considered carefully when you research your new country. To help you plan for your personal security abroad, we went to a top global expert on […] Read more