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What It Costs to Live in Portugal
on: by Tim Leffel
I’ve sung the praises of traveling for cheap in Portugal before after being impressed by how reasonably priced it was when I visited for a couple weeks. But what does it cost to actually live there as an expat? Here
Living in Bali – Costs and Best Places for Expats
on: by Tim Leffel
The last time I visited Bali was so long ago that it was getting less than 1/10 the amount of visitors it does now. The Indonesian island has become a digital nomad hotspot though, a prime choice for many who want
What Do Americans Do About Taxes When They Live Abroad?
on: by Tim Leffel
As the author of A Better Life for Half the Price, one of the questions I get from potential expats is, “What do I do about taxes after I move to another country?” Well, Americans abroad have to file U.S. taxes
6 Nagging Details to Take Care of Before You Move Abroad
on: by Tim Leffel
If you want to travel long-term, work as a digital nomad, or move abroad, you probably can’t just grab your passport and go. There are some details you have to take care of first to make sure you don’t leave a
Take Your Time When House Hunting Abroad
on: by Tim Leffel
If you’re thinking of investing in a house or condo in a foreign country, understand that what you see on TV about buying real estate is often fiction scripted for entertainment. In looking through old posts on this blog I need