Working as an expat is a great way to safely explore the world, especially for solo female expats. This can be the ultimate dream come true for the average, adventurous female. The expat lifestyle provides many opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, solo female expats must be savvy when they live abroad … Continue reading 7 Tips for Savvy Solo Female Expats
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Should I Use an Expat Recruiting Agency?
Expat recruiting agencies are often a first choice for many prospective expats. This is because new expats are usually not familiar with the expat recruitment process. Such applicants generally prefer a guided approach because it can be quite a daunting process trying to land that first expat gig. Additionally, a quick search for popular expat … Continue reading Should I Use an Expat Recruiting Agency?
Should I Opt for a Career as a Digital Nomad?
Living and working as a digital nomad is growing in popularity as internet capabilities expand globally. If you have incurable wanderlust you are in for a treat with such a career move. Working as a digital nomad or virtual expat gives you the opportunity to quench your travel thirst in dynamic and exciting ways. Now … Continue reading Should I Opt for a Career as a Digital Nomad?
What are the Best Countries for Expats?
The other day I came across a video about the best places to live, work, or retire abroad. While this isn't the first time that I have seen these types of lists or compilations, this video really caught my attention. I immediately started to think "is there a such thing?". I know that best locations … Continue reading What are the Best Countries for Expats?
Why Africa is an Entrepreneur’s Paradise
Jambiani Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania The African continent has been getting a lot of attention lately by entrepreneurs. Many economic forecasters has pivoted the continent as the new frontier for growth in almost every sector imaginable. While the continent still has many challenges, it is growing and expanding in many ways. A number of African leaders … Continue reading Why Africa is an Entrepreneur’s Paradise
10 Things to Consider When Choosing an Expat Country
There are many things to think about when choosing an expat country. After living as an expat in three different countries there are many things that I wish I had considered before moving abroad. Although I tremendously enjoyed my experiences, I think very differently about moving abroad at this stage in my life. In fact, … Continue reading 10 Things to Consider When Choosing an Expat Country
Is African Repatriation the Solution for Disenfranchised African Americans?
The sociopolitical climate in the U.S. has finally come to a proverbial and literal head. With racial tension brewing at every corner of the country many African Americans are feeling more disenfranchised than ever before. Not only has the recent death of George Floyd resulted in nationwide protests, it is causing many African Americans to … Continue reading Is African Repatriation the Solution for Disenfranchised African Americans?
4 Ways COVID-19 Has Given Me a Deeper Appreciation for My Expat Journeys
Being at Home When I first embarked upon my expat adventures, I had no plans of returning to the U.S. My goal was to perpetually live abroad though I wasn't married to any particular country during that time. I simply loved the thrill that I got from exploring different parts of the world and I … Continue reading 4 Ways COVID-19 Has Given Me a Deeper Appreciation for My Expat Journeys