expat life Archives • As We Saw It

Tourist Visa Expiring? Here’s What You Can Do

Are you dreaming of living in a new country? Here are the best (legal) ways to do it, using only a tourist visa.

If you’re craving a place to call home that feels like one long vacation, living in St Barts might be just what you’re looking for.

Want to work overseas and be paid well? Here’s a list of the 10 best countries to teach English abroad, ranked by how well they pay.

Wondering about the cost of living in Dubai? We break down housing, transportation, healthcare, and other everyday costs.

Do you need to move abroad? This guide to shipping a car to South America has what you need to know.

Ready for a change of scenery? Turn your dreams into reality with this shortlist of the best places to live in Spain.

Learn why so many international students are choosing to study in Spain. Here’s why Spain is an ideal destination!

Whether you are moving overseas or across town, begin your journey by downsizing possessions. Decluttering your life like this is incredibly freeing.

Got wanderlust? Here’s a list of jobs you can do anywhere and travel the world.

A step-by-step journal of how we updated our house inexpensively to move overseas. Almost all is easy-to-do and DIY.

Find out why we chose to move from Cuenca’s modern Gringolandia to an older apartment in its historic El Centro.

We reflect on what it’s like to live in Panama City and show you our Panamanian apartment.