Planning to live abroad is almost as harrowing as living abroad can be. What should you pack? What will you even miss? Find out with the following tips from Cathy Dean (and other experienced travelers) designed to boost your planning confidence and deliver valuable insight.
If RTW travel doesn't do it for you, or if you simply can't afford to travel for an extended length of time without working, consider the expat lifestyle. Ashley Wali lays out what to consider and how to find a job - legally - and without teaching English.
Many long-term backpackers don't want to admit that they're ready to settle down, but sometimes even nomads need a break from travel. Brooke Schoenman talks about 7 signs that show you might need that break.
Though many of us are intrigued by the concept of long-term travel, living out of a suitcase and on a budget without a place to call home just isn't for everyone. Denise Pulis explores the reasons how becoming an expat can be a gateway to long-term travel at a slower pace.
Pulling up stakes and moving across borders can be exciting, embarrassing and unexpectedly educational. Whitney Cox writes about ten lessons learned from life in a new country.
Whether you're taking an extended vacation, or beginning your adventure living as an ex-pat abroad, Liz Heck has some tips to make your new address feel like home.
Looking for an international travel option that won't leave you broke? Jessica Hoolko walks you through everything you need to know about living and working abroad as an au pair.
Pakistan consistently receives bad press from the global news media, but Heather Carreiro offers an expat teacher's view of what life is like on the ground.
Expats & backpackers both love to travel & experience other cultures, so why do so many of the people in these two groups not get along? Kaila Krayewski tried to find out.