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Virtual Education Suggestions for Expatriates As a global citizen, you may be on a “vacation mode”; however, you will have to look for ways to ensure that your child’s education is not hampered when you are relocating to an entirely new place. Before you move abroad, you should do the necessary research to find the best possible educational option for your ward, including online learning. …

Top 10 Mistakes Expatriates and Global Citizens Should Avoid When Renting a House Abroad It is estimated that by the year 2025, more than half the population of major cities across the globe will not have a house of their own. What is that true? Yes, the cities where the rich lavishly live usually will soon be cities of renters.

Here Are Some Tips for Mental Health Care During COVID-19 Lockdown It has been a month since the lockdown, and remaining indoors can take a toll on most of us. Social distancing can make us miss the finer things in life, like hugging our parents. Moreover, if you’re an expat living away from your loved ones, it can hurt your emotional wellness and psychological health. …

Learn the 5 Common Mistakes Expats Make When Buying a House Abroad You’ve got your eyes on that hillside property, a stone throw away from the beach and now you want to make your next move — buying a house abroad. Investing in property overseas is not only tempting but also a lucrative option. While owning an international property sounds exciting, you may come across …

A Simple Expat Guide to Portugal Visa and Residency Why do you intend to travel or move to Portugal? The answer to this question would determine which visa you would require. You may be traveling to visit, study, work, or stay in Portugal permanently. Each of these purposes requires a different Portugal Schengen Visa. Note that you should talk to legal and tax advisors before …

Here are 6 Tips for Expatriates to Spend Their Time During the COVID-19 Quarantine Expatriates around the globe have been quarantined or have restricted movement and travel rules during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. While some are blessed with the opportunity of working from home, others are going through the repercussions of budget cuts or struggling to make ends meet. On the brighter side, staying at …

Five Great Tips for Expatriates & Global Citizens Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, big companies such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and many companies in between have rolled out a mandatory work from home policy all over the world. In a joint effort to flatten the curve, governments around the world are urging people to self-isolate and stay at …

Telehealth for Expats – Get virtual access to health care services while living abroad The first thing you do when you fall ill is to book an appointment at a doctor’s office, especially for global citizens and expatriates living abroad. Everyone wants access to high-quality treatment- and fast. But what happens when you’re unable to access such amenities, especially if you’re living in a remote …

A Quick Guide to Reinventing Yourself as an Expat Partner Abroad When it comes to relocating with a family, there’s always a challenge for the expat partners. Most expat employees turn down the job because the well being of their spouse and children dramatically influences the success of the assignment. As a spouse, it is essential to see their partners succeed in their careers even …

The Benefits and Challenges of Being Third-Culture Kids We’ve all come across the term “third culture kids” (TCKs), and it often refers to kids who spend their lives outside of their home culture. Since most expat parents move country to country for expat assignments, these kids also don’t adapt to their host culture. Hence, these kids then grow up in their own culture. While it …