Expats

I intentionally called my book A Better Life for Half the Price because I wanted to emphasize that many people who have moved abroad didn’t really need to cut their expenses. They were doing okay financially. But if you’re in that situation, upgrading your life can be another attractive aspect of going nomadic or becoming …

How does a small town in the mountains of Bulgaria become a digital nomad hotspot? Well it doesn’t hurt that the Bansko cost of living is so low. This is definitely one of the best bargains in Europe for remote working nomads. This year I’m going to take my third and fourth trips to Bansko, …

The experience of moving to a new home can be freeing and exhilarating, but it can also be stressful and maddening. Preparing for a long-distance move feels like a second job in the run-up, like some project management task someone handed you where you’re paying to do it instead of getting paid.    I have …

Each year I do an updated rundown of the cheapest places to live in the world, the countries with the lowest cost of living that are also desirable and welcoming. If you move abroad from a country like Canada, USA, UK, or Australia to any of the destinations on this list, you should be able …

Is Medellin a fantastic place to live for expats, with perfect weather, great neighborhoods, and an attractive cost of living? Because that’s probably what you’ve heard 100 times about Colombia’s second-largest city. After my first visit there, staying a tad more than a week, I’m going to say the Medellin life is probably not for …