International living and working

Since this is the Cheapest Destinations Blog, naturally I talk a lot about the cheapest places to travel, the cheapest places to live, and how to travel well for less money. Cost reduction is just one advantage of moving out of an expensive country and embracing the nomadic lifestyle, but it’s one you can see …

Since I live in Mexico and am the author of the best-selling book on moving abroad, I often get questions about the Mexican residency rules. The problem is, as soon as I put those current rules down in writing, they change again. The past few years were especially volatile so the changes have been frequent …

How Much Will a Morocco Trip Cost these days? Not a whole lot thankfully—this is still definitely still one of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and in many respects the best value in Africa. Exotic and chaotic, spellbinding and maddening, Morocco is practically rowing distance from Europe, yet it’s the closest you’ll get to visions of …

Moving to a foreign country is no easy feat, as there are lots of factors to consider, from specific lifestyle choices to the broader day-to-day conditions. While a move to any foreign country is going to be different, there are specific living in Mexico pros and cons to consider. Mexico is a vibrant and exciting …

If you bring up the idea that you’re thinking of moving to another country to save money, or for any reason really, be prepared for some resistance. Just as some people won’t support your year-long trip around the world, you’ll probably encounter lots of objections about living abroad, especially if you’re American. I know: I …