Dealing with Health Issues as an Expat
Sometimes whatever can go wrong, will--especially when you are an expat, it is critical to know what to do.
Author: Dana Dwyer
Living on $700 a Month in Ecuador
Ten Best Places for Living Abroad: Don’t Believe It!
No one can tell you where the best place is to settle as an expat abroad. It's important to know yourself and examine the options.
When Your Friends Want to Visit the Galapagos Islands
When many people think of Ecuador, they think of the Galapagos Islands. For expats living in Ecuador, it could provide a motivation for visitors.
The Truth About Arriving as an Expat
When arriving as an expat, it's time to figure out what your life will look like there. And remember that the journey is as important as the destinat…
Comfort Zones, Who Needs ‘Em?
Moving to another country will probably get you out of your comfort zone. And that can be a wonderful thing.
Becoming an Expat: Got Stuff? (Part-1)
The plan to become an expat may start with the day you decide to reduce your "stuff" and simplify your life. It is the beginning of many more decision…
Becoming an Expat: Got Stuff? (Part-2)
One of the biggest challenges in becoming an expat is deciding what to do with all your "stuff." Working through your emotions is a process.
As Simple as Crossing the Street: Street Savvy in Ecuador
In your home country you may rightly assume that pedestrians have the right of way. That may be a very dangerous assumption in other places.
Learning the Language? Don’t Kid Yourself
Whether you decide to learn the language of your new country is a personal decision. But be prepared for others' judgments.