Posts in Living Overseas
How to Move Abroad: 6 Different Ways

Do you want to move abroad? There are many ways you can live and work abroad and in this article I will share SIX options for moving abroad with you. I know you will find at least one option here that fits your life and your living overseas goals.

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How I Practiced Spanish in Buenos Aires

Living abroad is much easier when you learn the local language. This blog shares tips and resources to help you become fluent in your new foreign language while living overseas as an expat! Plus lots of extra tips for those moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina!

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Foods From Angola & Argentina You Can Try at Home

Try food you can find in Angola and Argentina from the comfort of your living room! As an expat living in Buenos Aires and Luanda, these are everyday foods you will find in grocery stores. But now you can try them at home without traveling to Angola or Argentina!



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How to Prepare for Living Abroad

Waiting for your work visa to be approved so you can move abroad? Or are you waiting for countries to open up their borders to visitors? I’m sharing eight ways you can prepare yourself for expat life while you’re waiting to move abroad.

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5 Reasons Employees Seek International Jobs

Have you ever wondered why employees seek out and go on international work assignments? This article shares both personal and professional reasons people relocate internationally for global jobs within their companies.

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Character Traits of Expatriates

Living abroad will require a few special character traits if you’re going to be a successful expat. If you don’t already have these common character traits of expats, no worries! There will be plenty of opportunities to fine tune these expat character traits while living abroad!

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Life With a Driver While on International Assignment

Safety, navigating expat life, feelings of guilt and becoming dependent are all topics discussed. There are positives and negatives when you're assigned a driver while living abroad as a company expat. This article will help prepare you for life with a driver.

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Travel Exercise Equipment That Fits in Your Suitcase

These key pieces of travel exercise equipment you can take with you while traveling abroad or moving overseas. All of these items will easily fit in your suitcase so you can continue your strength training while traveling. In fact, this travel exercise equipment will all fit into a carry-on suitcase.

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Luanda, Angola Weather: Two Seasons

Everything you need to know about the weather in Luanda, Angola. Dry season, Rainy season, Humidity, and more. Plus average temperatures you can expect during each season of weather in Luanda, Angola.

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Fun Things to do in Luanda, Angola

Moving to Luanda, Angola and not sure what you can do in Luanda for fun and entertainment? Luanda, Angola has something for everyone, whether you prefer having fun in the sun or a day of shopping and movies for entertainment. You won’t be bored living in Luanda, Angola as an expat. This blog post gives you several ideas for what you can do living in Luanda, Angola as an expat.

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Expat Life in Luanda, Angola - Part Three

Moving to Luanda, Angola as an expat? Travel from Angola, shopping in Angola and access to and quality of goods in Angola are the topics covered in this article about expat life in Luanda, Angola. I lived in Luanda for 3.5 years as an American expat and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about being an expat in Luanda, Angola. Plus, what you need to pack for expat life in Angola.

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Expat Life in Luanda, Angola - Part Two

Are you considering moving to Luanda, Angola as an expat? Driving in Angola, safety in Angola and speaking Portuguese in Angola are the topics covered in this article about expat life in Luanda, Angola. I lived in Luanda for 3.5 years as an American expat and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about being an expat in Luanda, Angola.

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Expat Life in Luanda, Angola - Part One

Are you considering moving to Luanda, Angola as an expat? Angolan poverty, Angolan food and expat housing in Angola are the topics covered on this post about expat life in Luanda, Angola. I lived in Luanda for 3.5 years as an American expat and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about being an expat in Luanda, Angola.

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Expat Life Motivational Quotes

Expat life can be hard and there’s nothing better than a good expat life motivational quote to keep you motivated. Am I right?! I rounded up all the best expat and travel related quotes for you in one post. No matter what stage of expat living you’re in: a soon-to-be-expat, living abroad now, repatriation or planning long-term travel, there’s an expat life motivational quote in here that will resonate with you!

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Best Ways to Keep In Touch as an Expat

Moving overseas and not sure how you will keep in touch with family and friends back home? Are you concerned about your communication options while living abroad as an expat? Communicating and keeping in touch with friends and family back home while you’re living abroad doesn’t have to be challenging when you have the right communication tools for expats.



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5 Books Every Expat Should Read

Do you enjoy reading? Are you an expat or a soon-to-be expat? If you’re preparing to move overseas and become an expat when the pandemic is over, then start reading these expat books now to help prepare you for expat life living abroad!



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Reverse Culture Shock

Reverse culture shock can be a challenging time for a repatriate. After living overseas as an expatriate, you're back in your home country yet it feels foreign to you. You've grown accustomed to different values, customs and everyday life while living life abroad. I share ways reverse culture shock has manifested for me in the USA after living life abroad as an expat for 7 years.

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What Is An Expatriate?

Have you heard the term “expat” or “expatriate” and not sure exactly what it means? Are you interested in becoming an expat? This blog will define what an expat is, explain the difference between an expat and an immigrant and show you ways you can become an expat yourself.

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5 Things Expats Should do Before Returning Home

Is it time to return home after living overseas? Leaving the country you’ve spent years living in is never easy. But after living abroad I found 5 things expats should do before returning home to make my last few weeks in each expat country special. If you implement these 5 tips before returning home, you will leave your expat country with fond memories.

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5 Reasons to Move Overseas

Have you thought about moving overseas for a few years? Switch up life for a bit? But you’re not sure why you should become an expat? I'm a little biased but after 7 years of living abroad, I think everyone should live overseas at some point. Are you ready to become an expat? Then why not go for it. This blog lists 5 reasons you should move overseas and live and work abroad. After reading, you’ll be one step closer to making the decision to move overseas.

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