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Whether you’re living or traveling in Central America, these expat Facebook groups will inform, entertain, and help you with your networking needs. Once upon a time, many years ago, when you wanted info...
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Spread the love There’s so much to consider when choosing from a list of countries to study and/or work. You want to pick a country that interests you, find a program that...
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Currently, the cost of living in the United States is $2,213, with rent for one person costing an average of $1,399 per month. Even with a steady income, living in the U.S....
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So, you’re daydreaming about — or seriously considering — moving abroad? You’re not alone.Summer holidays are over, and gone with them is the delusion that you’re a step away from picking up...
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Travel Chevron icon Voices of Color I lived in Japan, Spain, and the UK. Even though I've faced racism as a Black American, I'd rather live abroad than in the US. As...
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Real Estate I'm an American mother who raised my 3 children in France and China. Disciplining them was hard because of cultural norms, but my kids cherish their upbringing. Alcynna Lloyd 2023-09-09T09:45:01Z...
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The beauty, attractions, and history of Italy are all so alluring that visitors quickly get seduced and start dreaming of living here. What many don’t realize on those initial travels is that...
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CNN — Right after the election, Dana McMahan rented a tiny apartment in Paris, moved up the dates for a flight originally booked for a vacation and started the paperwork to apply...
Scenes like this one in Amsterdam are part of what drives US citizens to consider a life abroad. (Yasonya/iStockphoto/Getty Images) By Blane Bachelor | CNN Social media’s seemingly infinite stream of #expatlife...
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — Social media’s seemingly...
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For our 2023 Retirement Index, we have combined the Visa and Residency and Benefits and Discounts categories. In all of the countries listed below, you’ll encounter a reasonable cost of living, an...
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Every year, many of us dream of moving to rich countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. There seems to be less appeal to go to developing countries — those between...
Geneva, Switzerland. pawel.gaul/Getty Images Switzerland is the best country to retire comfortably, according to U.S. News & World Report. Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand also topped the list thanks to good healthcare...
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Indulging in a destination's local dishes is probably the best part of every vacation. Not only do you meet the locals and visit their tourist spots, but you also get a taste...
The UK, US, Australia and Canada may be famous study-abroad destinations, but if you look to the north, you might find the best Scandinavian countries for the perfect blend of education and...
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If you've ever dreamt about moving abroad, the capital city of New Zealand just made it easier.An economic development group in Wellington recently launched a campaign to recruit Americans to relocate there,...
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Imagine somebody asks you, “What’s it like to live in the United States of America?”Your answer will be very different if you live in New York City… rural Montana… suburban Maryland…Because the...
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Yesterday I had to take my computer for a (thankfully) small repair, to an expat who’s had a business here for more than a decade. Through the years, he has moved steadily...
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Robert S. Says:What is Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad visa, and how does one get it?Global Intelligence Letter Editor Jeff Opdyke Says:Thanks for the question, Robert.The D8 Digital Nomad visa is a new...
It’s officially the end of an era for golden visas in Europe. In 2020, Cyprus closed its citizenship-by-investment program (similar to a golden visa but granting citizenship, not just residency). In February...
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