expat Travel Articles

 
Planning to Live Abroad
Planning to Live Abroad 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.
Taking the Leap – Practical Tips for Becoming an Expat
Taking the Leap – Practical Tips for Becoming an Expat 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.
From Tourist to Resident: 7 Signs You Just Want to Stay Put
From Tourist to Resident: 7 Signs You Just Want to Stay Put 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.
Is RTW Travel for Everyone? Consider Expat Life As an Alternative
Is RTW Travel for Everyone? Consider Expat Life As an Alternative 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.
10 Important Life Lessons You Learn From Living Abroad
10 Important Life Lessons You Learn From Living Abroad 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.
9 Picturesque Locations for a Working Holiday in Australia
9 Picturesque Locations for a Working Holiday in Australia From cattle mustering to mango picking, Zoë Smith explores nine off-the-beaten-track destinations to work and travel in rural Australia.
Making the Most out of Your Extended Stay Abroad
Making the Most out of Your Extended Stay Abroad 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.
Everything You Need to Know About Au Pairing Your Way Around the World
Everything You Need to Know About Au Pairing Your Way Around the World 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.
Teaching English and Living as an Expat in Pakistan
Teaching English and Living as an Expat in Pakistan 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 vs. Backpackers: Why All the Hate?
Expats vs. Backpackers: Why All the Hate? 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.