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Expat Life: 6 Months After Moving Back to the USA

July 18, 2018 Leave a Comment 4007 Views

As I sit here in front of my laptop, I am brought back to a life that I’ve chosen to put aside until this moment. This is the same laptop that traveled throughout Europe with us. The same laptop that recorded every single moment of our expat life. The ups and...

7 Commitments to Make to Yourself Before Moving Overseas

April 27, 2017 8 Comments 17401 Views

Moving overseas requires a certain state of mind. One that may stretch outside of your normal behaviors and ways of thinking. The entire experience redefines who you are, who you want to be and what you want to represent in the world. And there’s no way you can allow for such...

Moving Abroad: Buying Tickets that Changed Our Life

August 19, 2016 Leave a Comment 6556 Views

During our move abroad, I kept a journal. There were so many feelings I’d never felt before. New emotions that I was experiencing for very the first time. I wanted to remember exactly how I felt throughout the decision and preparation process. As we were buying tickets for our flight, packing up...

The Ultimate Travel Checklist for a Trip Abroad

March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment 6853 Views

CONGRATULATIONS! You just booked the trip of a lifetime! Soon you’ll be faced with more adventure than you could ever imagine! But after you get over the thrill of clicking confirm, it’s time to buckle down and start preparing your travel checklist. After all, the key to any great trip is...

6 Vital Steps to Save for a Move Abroad

May 11, 2015 6 Comments 9344 Views

One of the most important steps in preparing your move abroad is saving as much as you can before departure. But how do you do it? How do you save for a move abroad? Most of us don’t make enough money to put away an extra $2000/month without making sacrifices and...

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