Guides

6 Things I Tell Every New Expat About Year 1 Abroad

Things I tell every new expat about budgeting, bureaucracy, friendships, and building a life that lasts

Feb 13 • Benjamin Hies

The 21-Point Scouting Trip Checklist (What To Test Before You Relocate)

How to visit as a future resident

Jan 19 • Benjamin Hies

180 Lessons From 5 Years as a Full-Time Expat

What I wish I knew before I left (and what I'm glad I learned after)

Dec 23, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

3 Healthcare Strategies Expats Use Abroad (And Which One Fits You)

Forget "best healthcare country" promises. Learn how to evaluate any country yourself.

Dec 15, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

3 Trends That Make Moving Abroad Harder In 2026 (And 2 That Make It Easier)

If you are planning a move, read this first

Dec 11, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

I Moved to Cyprus in 2020 With $11,000 and No Job (This Is What Happened)

Why You Do Not Need a Perfect Plan To Change Your Life

Nov 25, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

The State Tax Exit Checklist (Cut Ties + Build Proof)

What To Close, What To Keep, What To Document

Nov 18, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

The 4 Insurances Every Expat Needs (+Templates How To Check Providers)

Four Policies That Matter.

Oct 23, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

8 Documents You Need Before You Move Abroad (+Templates You Can Use)

Have Those On File For Your New Life Abroad.

Sep 25, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

3 Big Mistakes I See People Make (And How To Avoid Them)

What many movers get wrong.

Sep 23, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

How to Estimate Your Cost of Living Abroad in 5 Minutes (With 1 Master Prompt)

A simple prompt that turns cities into numbers.

Sep 16, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

Residency vs. Golden Visa: What’s the Difference?

And which one makes more sense for you?

Sep 11, 2025 • Benjamin Hies

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