Living Abroad Archives

Strategy Jul. 29, 2020, 10:37 PM

For 2 years I taught English in small, idyllic cities in southwest France — and it wasn’t the vacation I thought it would be

After graduating with her master’s degree, Ciara McLaren moved from Florida to a small town in western France to work part-time as an assistant English instructor at a public school. She was paid roughly half the French minimum wage and lived in a dormitory for young workers. McLaren says the […]

Strategy Jun. 29, 2019, 11:37 PM

I’m an American who’s lived in Europe for 10 years — and I don’t miss these 5 aspects of American culture at all

I moved from San Francisco to London 10 years ago, and have since lived in Amsterdam and Cyprus. Living abroad has taught me a lot about America, and has revealed some aspects of American society that I don’t miss at all. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. In 2008, […]

Lifestyle Apr. 19, 2018, 7:02 AM

Australia is among the top countries for expats to live — here are 26 other places

HSBC’s “Expat Explorer” lets you to find the best countries for expats using any combination of criteria. Job security, wage growth, safety, and a good quality of life are important factors when choosing a country to settle in. Norway, Singapore, and Switzerland are the best countries for expats based on […]

Lifestyle Oct. 25, 2014, 1:15 PM

4 Countries Where Expats Can Live For Cheap

Good value living abroad.

Markets Jul. 22, 2013, 5:50 AM

This German Woman Has Been Living Without Money For 16 Years

Strategy May. 12, 2013, 2:00 AM

Packing Up Your Family And Moving To Panama Is Easier Than You Think

Millions of families are opting out of the rat race.

Strategy Mar. 8, 2012, 2:59 AM

Why The Next Crop Of CEOs Will Be People Who Have Lived In Different Countries

[credit provider=”Flickr / terrypresley” url=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6827801525/sizes/m/in/photostream/”] As the world becomes increasingly global, the need for true global citizens to lead organisations in business, nonprofits, and government is far greater than in decades past.Global citizens who understand the importance of cultural nuances are able to bring people together across organizational boundaries and […]

Markets Nov. 2, 2011, 8:02 AM

Here’s What You Need To Know About Renting Abroad

[credit provider=”By Arturo Avila on flickr” url=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/arturoav/562970017/sizes/z/in/photostream/”] No matter where in the world you decide to relaunch your life, I recommend that you rent first, rather than buying a new home of your own. Renting for at least six to twelve months keeps you mobile and flexible. It allows you […]