International Health Insurance for Americans & Canadians: What I Learned Using Cigna, Aetna, and GeoBlue
Note: This blog is our personal view on the best service providers for expats. We make no money on referring customers to these services. As a long-term expat who has switched among multiple international jobs, being a student, and being self-employed, I’ve had just about every type of health insurance you can get as an […]
What You Need to Know About Transportation When Moving Abroad
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. Transportation can either make your life easy, or become a bit of a nightmare. That is especially true when you move abroad. Understanding the laws, how to drive safely, and how to purchase the right car can […]
The Future of International Relocation: What to Expect in the Coming Years
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. With the rise of remote work, growing political unease, and more concerns than ever about cost or living, international relocation has never looked so good. Here we explore the three main areas in which international relocation is […]
The Six Personal Things You Need to Know When Relocating Internationally
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. The first time I lived abroad for more than a few months was when I was in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. There were certainly challenges associated with living in a completely new culture and […]
Should You Buy or Should You Rent When Making an International Move
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. Demand for international properties in markets like Costa Rica and Panama is skyrocketing. More and more Americans are realizing their dreams of moving permanently, or owning a second home, in the country of their dreams. Finding […]
How to Find Trusted Service Providers When Moving Abroad
Note: This blog is our personal view on the best service providers for expats. We make no money on referring customers to these services. One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer to another country is finding high quality and trustworthy service providers. Whether it be for taxes, getting a visa, shipping companies, real estate, […]
Virtual Mailbox and International Mail Forwarding Services for Americans & Canadians Moving Abroad
Note: This blog is our personal view on the best service providers for expats. We make no money on referring customers to these services. When we decided to move to Costa Rica, it was going to be my sixth international move and sixth country in ten years. I’d been lucky through all the previous moves […]
How to Manage Day-to-day Banking When Moving Abroad
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. Moving abroad is both incredibly exciting and incredibly daunting. It can be difficult to get accurate information, and then feel confident you know how to move forward, across a few key areas. One of the critical questions […]
Managing Your Medical Needs When Moving Abroad
Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. One of the most daunting aspects of relocating abroad is the uncertainty around managing health needs. Many countries have quality healthcare at much more affordable rates than the US. But navigating a foreign, often bureaucratic, healthcare system, […]
How to Transfer Money Abroad, According to a Long-term American Expat
Note: This blog is our personal view on the best service providers for expats. We make no money on referring customers to these services. I’ve lived outside of the U.S. as an American expat for nine years now, but I have never opened a foreign bank account. As you might imagine, that means I […]