A tropical destination closer to home than Bali or Thailand, cheaper than Panama or Costa Rica, more welcoming than the EU or US, safer than you think, and nobody’s there yet El Salvador. A Central American country tucked along the Pacific coastline with tropical, palm tree-laden backdrops, people fly to Bali or southern Thailand for … Read more
Frugality is a tax you pay every day through mental energy and effort, with each additional decision sticking to the plan. “Lock-in” is a single decision made once that pays dividends indefinitely, and living abroad multiplies the possibilities of “locking in” more for less. There’s a number most people never think to calculate, and it’s … Read more
Moving to Brazil has emerged as a popular option for expats and digital nomads, whether for a summer or for a lifetime. The warm, inviting, rich, and social culture, incredibly low cost of living, and high quality of life against a backdrop of great infrastructure (in the right places) underpinned by safety (also in the … Read more
In this rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable world we live in today, moving to Uruguay often arises as an option for the aspiring expat aiming to go abroad to find safety, peace, openness, and a different pace of life in an unbothered corner of the world. And rightly so. With Uruguay’s slow-moving change, coastal backdrop, … Read more
Ten years ago, I decided to leave the United States and travel for one year. That year was one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and I enjoyed every month, day, minute, and second of the experience. So much so that when it was time to come home, I couldn’t. Now I can … Read more
For the aspiring expat, aiming to leave their home country for a more comfortable life abroad, with a slower pace and more time, Colombia always comes up as an option – and with good reason. As an expat who has been living abroad for more than a decade, spent years enjoying South America, and spent … Read more
If you’re an aspiring nomad, expat, or FIRE follower who wants to find a good visa or residency option to live abroad long-term in your country of choice, the internet does not make it easy for you. You get listicles that confuse tourist visas with residency, half-translated government pages, and “ultimate guides” that quietly ignore … 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. If you’re new to FIRE or want to understand the full landscape behind these numbers — the variants (ExpatFIRE, Coast FIRE, Barista … 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
