Search Results: Living in Other Countries

3 Things You Learn When You Move Abroad

I’ve been living abroad for over eight years now. I spent several of those years in England (North, South, South West and many neighborhoods of London) as well as a year in New Zealand (five different cities both in the north and south island). Coming from Brazil, the cultural differences were both shocking and enlightening.

A Whale of a Time: Going on a Visa Run in Thailand

If you were to ask a hundred random westerners that had never been to southeast Asia, what a “visa run” is, you’d probably get a weird mixture of “charity 5k run?” and “competitive shopping?” responses. Ask the same question to just about anyone who has been to that unique and beautiful part of the world, and you’ll likely get nothing but glazed over eyes and some nervous twitches in response.

7 Places Where People Live the Longest

Times sure have changed, and not just in terms of the transition from landline to smartphone, or slate tablet to iPad. Nearly 100 years ago, the average global life expectancy was a mere 31 years old. Now, in certain countries, you’re still a youngster if you reach 80!

Escape Your Life: Unique Jobs You Can Get Abroad

Tons of people dream of doing this, but not many people actually make a plan and book a plane ticket. Whats stopping you from escaping your everyday life and running away to adventure in another country?

16 Things No One Will Tell You Before You Move to Canada

Moving to Canada is an easy decision: Free healthcare, tolerant and open-minded people (for the most part), and hockey almost all year round. What’s not to love? However, there are a few things that people might not tell you before you get there.

9 Things You Think You Know About Backpacking Across Europe (Until You Do It)

If you thought backpacking across Europe is all beautiful strangers, impromptu parties, and bohemian glamor, you’re in for a surprise.

9 Ways to Ruin Your Vacation

You’ve been working hard, counting your pennies and stroking the days off the calendar. But don’t let your imagination run wild without taking the time to plan for the good, bad and the ugly.