In this live Wisdom talk, I discuss the pros and cons of living and working abroad. Living abroad can be a great experience for people who are looking to expand their horizons and learn about other cultures. But it is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges that many expats face is adapting … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Living and Working Abroad
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Botswana Expat Living and Spiritual Tourism
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa. Bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, it is the perfect expat location. This region of the world boasts a high quality of life and low cost of living. The country has a stable government and is considered to be one of the safest countries in Africa. This … Continue reading Botswana Expat Living and Spiritual Tourism
Is It Time to Leave the U.S.? | Wisdom Live Talk
In this live Wisdom talk, I discuss current reasons why people leave the U.S. and how you can start your expat journey. Some of these reasons include: A desire to achieve financial security Crime and gun violence, in particular High cost of healthcare and education Adventure and a better quality of life Racism and microaggressions … Continue reading Is It Time to Leave the U.S.? | Wisdom Live Talk
5 Family-Friendly African Expat Countries
International travel for two or more people to many African nations can be quite expensive. However, the cost of living in most African nations is generally much lower than that of many westernized countries. In addition to the low cost of living, many employers in African countries pay their expat employees quite well and provide … Continue reading 5 Family-Friendly African Expat Countries
Is It a Good Time to Pursue an Expat Career?
COVID has undoubtedly changed every aspect of life as we know it. It has changed how we work, where we work, and in some cases, when we work. The expat workforce has been challenged by these same changes in a similar way. Many people are living the "expat" life in their home country as they … Continue reading Is It a Good Time to Pursue an Expat Career?
Staying Safe While Traveling Alone
I previously wrote about being savvy as a solo female expat to help women stay smart and safe when traveling alone. However, this topic recently came to my attention again after watching a video about a woman almost being violated in a hotel while traveling abroad. I also happened to see this video on the … Continue reading Staying Safe While Traveling Alone
7 Tips for Savvy Solo Female Expats
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
Should I Use an Expat Recruiting Agency?
Expat recruiting agencies are often the 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?