with lower cost living and higher quality lives… Picture a young American man from California. At 35 years old, he knew himself well. He knew his love for wine and a delicious steak. He knew that time outside, whether walking between tall pines on hiking trails, or between centuries old architecture, recharged him. He dreamed … Read more
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
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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Moving and living abroad, is it possible? Absolutely, but not the way that you think. I’ve lived abroad in some shape or form for over a decade since I was introduced to “backpacking” as a possibility for experiencing the world. In that time, I’ve been lucky enough to get a cultural and personal education in … Read more
Getting a passport to the European Union is potentially one of the most life-improving things a traveler, nomad, or retiree can do. Whether you want to set up a new home in the Mediterranean, have dreams of wandering Europe for more than 90 days at a time, or simply want to start a new legacy … Read more
Not too long ago, I was able to spend 10 day in silence, training the practice of meditation with Buddhist monks. Though not easy by any means, I felt during the training and feel more so now that those 10 days were one of the best investments I’ve made into my mental health, focus, and … Read more
“Cancelled due to volcano.” “Cancelled due to volcano.” “Delayed due to volcano…” I stood in the Bali airport, staring in astonishment at the flight information board as flight after flight switched from “delayed,” to “cancelled due to volcano.” In a brief moment of levity, I chuckled as I wondered who had it worse – the … Read more
Travel. Just travel. For those with wanderlust, travel is an empowering lightning strike to the heart that should never be underestimated. And for those wanderlusters that already live a life of travel abroad, but have wandered into a place of craving stability, community, and a sense of home while continuing life abroad with travels in … Read more