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April 29, 2026

9-Minute Read

The Hidden Costs of Moving Abroad

Most people planning a move abroad have a spreadsheet. It has the rent, the flights, and the visa fees.

Anna Sosdian

October 11, 2024

3-Minute Read

How to Move Abroad Successfully: 12 Essential Steps You Must Take

Relocating abroad can be an incredible adventure, but it requires careful planning.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

9-Minute Read

What You Need to Know About Transportation When Moving Abroad

Transportation can either make your life easy, or become a bit of a nightmare. That is especially true when you move abroad.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

5-Minute Read

How to Find Trusted Service Providers When Moving Abroad

One of the biggest challenges as a newcomer to another country is finding high quality and trustworthy service providers.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

11-Minute Read

The Six Personal Things You Need to Know When Relocating Internationally

The first time I lived abroad for more than a few months was when I was in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

4-Minute Read

The Future of International Relocation: What to Expect in the Coming Years

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.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

7-Minute Read

How to Transfer Money Abroad, According to a Long-term American Expat

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.

Anna Sosdian

November 26, 2023

7-Minute Read

International Health Insurance for Americans & Canadians: What I Learned Using Cigna, Aetna, and GeoBlue

The guide below is simply information our clients have found useful in navigating the childcare landscape in Portugal.

Anna Sosdian

November 26, 2023

5-Minute Read

Should You Buy or Should You Rent When Making an International Move

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.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

8-Minute Read

Virtual Mailbox and International Mail Forwarding Services for Americans & Canadians Moving Abroad

When we decided to move to Costa Rica, it was going to be my sixth international move and sixth country in ten years.

Anna Sosdian

November 26, 2023

6-Minute Read

How to Manage Day-to-day Banking When Moving Abroad

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.

Zach Gerth

November 26, 2023

7-Minute Read

Managing Your Medical Needs When Moving Abroad

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.

Zach Gerth