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, […]

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 […]

Delayed and Denied: My Journey to Residency in Portugal

Kam C. is a budget travel and holistic wellness blogger who enjoys sharing stories through her (mis) adventures. She is a native Michigander and travel enthusiast, having been to 25 states and 19 countries. Her experiences and a drive to better herself, opened the door to immerse herself in cultural exchanges. Her website connects travel and […]

How to Safely Relocate Your Pet to Another Country

Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. We are constantly surprised by how quickly Frijolita, the little street dog we adopted, became the central figure of our household. Before Frijolita, everything revolved around Ozzy the cat. Your dog or cat isn’t just a pet, […]

How to Work Remote From Another Country

Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to info@startabroad.com. More people than ever have remote work flexibility. At the same time, more and more countries – think Costa Rica, Indonesia, and the Bahamas – are implementing affordable Digital Nomad Visas that make the dream of working […]

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