Virtual Mailbox and International Mail Forwarding Services for Americans & Canadians Moving Abroad
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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
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to [email protected]. 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
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to [email protected]. 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
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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
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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
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to [email protected]. 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
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to [email protected]. 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 […]
Renting a house in Costa Rica: 8 things you need to know
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Are you looking for help moving abroad? Speak with an international relocation specialist by reaching out to [email protected]. After moving to Costa Rica, it took me two months to secure a long-term rental. Find out why navigating the long-term rental market in Costa Rica is so difficult and what I wish I had known prior […]
How to Find a Doctor in Costa Rica as an American or Canadian Expat
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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 things you’ll want to do shortly after arriving in a new country is develop a detailed medical plan that includes: pick the right health insurance for your […]
The 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Lisbon, Portugal
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The author of this article moved to Lisbon in 2015, and now lives there full time. I never dreamed that I would move to Portugal. When I had to select international programs to spend semesters at during my MA studies, I didn’t even include Portugal on the list. Even when my program insisted that […]