There are days when I am happy to be German... and then there's days when the Finanzamt sends me a tax notice while living abroad 😒
I swear, my homeland has more bureaucracy than Japan!

#taxes #german #livingabroad #bureaucracy #paperwork

Polvo Walk Stop 4 Thanks for reading Expat Golden Girl Life!

Today I visited Stop #4 on the Polvo Walk that details the history of the polvo (octopus) industry in our village. The stops give us a window to the past and rub up beside the future.

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#expatlife #octopus #livingabroad #livinginPortugal

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life | CNN Artist MB Boussannault was burned out by rising costs and stress in Los Angeles but found a fresh start — and renewed creative freedom — after relocating to a quiet village in rural France.

🎨 A California artist and her spouse find welcome financial relief and creative inspiration by moving to rural France. 🥐 🇫🇷

#expat #GTFO #artist #livingabroad #expatlife #bonjour

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Folks have been asking us for a tour of the apartment. So, here you go! Check out our channel and subscribe if you'd like to see life in Saranda, Albania. Now that I'm over my weird video making brain block, we'll be posting more regular videos.

#saranda #albania #livingabroad #lefttheusa

Before you rethink that plane ticket, see how Costa Rica truly compares to Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The data might challenge a few assumptions.

Discover the truth in the pinned post. #LivingAbroad #RealityCheck

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New episode of The Expat Files is live.
After 30 years living in Japan, I explore a deeper question:
👉 Should building a life in another country be easy… or something you have to earn?
🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4dbT...
#ExpatLife #LivingAbroad #JapanLife

Spotify – Web Player

New episode of The Expat Files is live.
After 30 years living in Japan, I explore a deeper question:
👉 Should building a life in another country be easy… or something you have to earn?
🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4dbT...
#ExpatLife #LivingAbroad #JapanLife

Kaedi at the entryway for the Norwegian Game Awards posing for a selfie.

At the Spillprisen! (Norwegian Game Awards) #IndieGames #Norway #LivingAbroad

Denmark Joins Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, France, Austria and Others in New Immigration Framework With Tightening Immigration Rules Affecting Tourism, Work and Student Travel - Trav... Copenhagen, Aarhus and Denmark introduce stricter 2026 immigration rules raising fees, salary thresholds and affecting foreign workers, students and travel plans.

🇪🇺 Northern European countries are continuing to tighten entry requirements for Americans. You've heard us say this before – if you're considering a relocation to Europe, the sooner the better! There are still good visa options. tinyurl.com/bz26pdxc - #ExpatLife #GTFO #LivingAbroad #Denmark #Expat

Europe fits more budgets than you'd expect. 🏡 If you're seriously considering life abroad, our new course shortens years of DIY research into a few focused hours. Designed specifically for US citizens. Link in comments 👇

#MoveToEurope #ExpatLife #LivingAbroad #GTFO

The Romance and the Reality of France An American immigrant reflects on enjoying the beauty of France while confronting the country’s colonial legacy, Islamophobia, and racism.

On October 31st of this year, it will mark my third year since leaving the United States and living in the south of France. Moving abroad has been transformational to my life.

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I created a documentary style vlog. Life in France, exploring the country and my pursuits. Full video on Youtube, @ klltaylor. youtu.be/CCZeMtnoDBk?...

#paris #Vlog #film #cinematic #livingabroad

One thing living abroad teaches you:

You don’t just discover a new culture.

You slowly start understanding your own culture for the first time.

#livingabroad #expatlife #culture #travel #perspective

Nächste Woche wird Tochter ihre Großeltern das erste Mal in echt kennenlernen 🥺❤️ #livingabroad #travelgrandparents

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#substack #france #writer #livingabroad

050 Housing Abroad Housing options for travelers around the world: Free to $500 nearly worldwide.

📣 New Podcast! "050 Housing Abroad" on @Spreaker #abroad #affordable #affordablehousing #anyincome #apartment #backpacking #bestlife #cheap #condo #easylife #home #hostel #housing #housingabroad #incomelevels #inexpensive #lifelworthliving #livingabroad #savemoney #travel

“I’m an expat because I intend to return home after a couple of years” says an immigrant #expat #immigrant #immigration #livingabroad #west

This October will be my third year living in France, I have learned and experienced a lot. In my next article I will discuss my appreciation for living here while simultaneously learning more about its violent and ongoing history.

Stay tuned. #substack #writer #france #livingabroad

Thousands of Americans are already making the move to Europe. 🧳 ✈️ Are you next? Join our easy 5-module course that covers 12+ visa categories, 22 countries, with no employer sponsorships needed. $79. Get started at 👉🏼 livingabroadacademy.com/learn ++ #GTFO #LeavetheUS #Expat #LivingAbroad #Nomad

Finding A New Home in Hokkaido Choosing a property to rent in northern Japan

Finally found the time to put fingers to keyboard!! It's been a busy few weeks. Here's one of the reasons why!

#japanlife #rentinginJapan #Hokkaido #midlifechanges #livingabroad #日本の生活 #北海度へ

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What People Get Wrong About Black Americans Abroad There is a lack of understanding amongst outside of the United States as it pertains to the Black identity in the United States.

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Part 26 | American living in Canada #livingabroad #killingtime #housesitting

Line graph depicting the USD to AUD exchange rate over the past year, showing a steady decline of approximately 12.41%, highlighting downward trends since early 2025.

Started my US adventure strong in Jan 2025... Now I'm just riding the USD/AUD downhill!
#USPol #LivingAbroad #AussieInBoston #BritishInBoston #ExpatLife #USEconomy

Americans abroad are standing in solidarity with I C E-occupied cities in the US. #Paris #LivingAbroad #AmericanInParis #ExpatLife #Expat*

First day of school for our kids in a Public Spanish school. Justin is in colejio (high school) and Bella is in elementary. We even got some alone time before starting work! #livingabroad #spain🇪🇸 #newlife #newlessons #lotstolearn #digitalnomadlife

Part 24 | American living in Canada. Day 3/3 of packing up our apartment. #livingabroad #traveldiary #livingincanada

Part 23 | American living in Canada. It’s day 2/3 of packing up our apartment. #travelvlog #livingabroad #livingincanada

‘You Are Reminded You Don’t Belong’: African Woman in Japan Opens Up About Identity Struggles Abroad A Nigerian woman living in Japan has drawn global attention after sharing an emotional account of the identity challenges faced by Africans… The post ‘You Are Reminded You Don’t Belong’: African Woman in Japan Opens Up About Identity Struggles Abroad appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘You Are Reminded You Don’t Belong’: African Woman in Japan Opens Up About Identity Struggles Abroad: A Nigerian woman living in Japan has drawn global attention after sharing an emotional account of the identity… #IdentityStruggles #AfricanWomen #LivingAbroad #CulturalIdentity #NigerianInJapan

My German is apparently getting better, yet people are still able to tell it's not my native language within a sentence so. Not much better. #GermanAsASecondLanguage #LivingAbroad

Why Move to Hokkaido? A quiet decision, years in the making

8 Weeks 2 days to go...

#japan #hokkaido #lifechange #livingabroad #personalessay #北海道 #日本の生活

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