By the time Alex finally sat down in the plaza in Valencia with a cold beer and a rental contract in his backpack, he’d already lived “abroad” three times. There was the 90-day sprint through Portugal on a tourist stamp, the six weeks in Mexico that ended with a surprise “you’re only getting 14 days … Read more
A year abroad doesn’t have to be a vague dream or a financial mystery. The calculator below lets you design a 12-month route through up to twelve countries, then estimates what that experimental year would actually cost—using country-level cost-of-living data, long-haul flights, regional moves, insurance, and a small monthly buffer. Adjust the route, tweak the … Read more
Have you ever wondered how much you would need to be financially independent and retire early? Or to live anywhere else in the world, indefinitely? The following FI number calculator gives exactly that. Simply enter your current cost of living, assets, and how much you’ll continue to save monthly to get your FIRE number for … Read more
When it comes to moving abroad, most people obsess over the “where.” To be fair, destinations are worth obsessing over. The right city can feel like a dream: great food, perfect weather, a wonderful community of intermeshed locals and eclectic foreigners, and maybe a sea breeze or a mountain trail outside your door. But for … Read more
The following checklist is straight straightforward list of “to do” items for your upcoming move. It is a good idea to review every item to ensure that the transition to your new life is as easy as possible. Aim to address each item well before departure. For items that may not apply, confirm they are … Read more
For many people, the opportunity and dream of moving abroad has the potential to fulfill more desires and open more doors than most believe is possible. Whether you’re giving up everything for an international move from California to Bali, from New York to Portugal, from Tennessee to Turkey, or from Pennsylvania to Panama, the things … Read more
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For most foreigners moving to Argentina with the hope of staying long term, the Argentine Rentista Visa and Pensionado Visas loom as tempting goals that easily lead to permanent residency, Argentine citizenship, and most importantly an amazing life in a Latino European paradise at the end of the world. Unfortunately, while Argentina has taken some … Read more
