Guides

I Left My Home Country 6 Years Ago. If I Would Leave In 2026, Here's What I'd Do Differently.

6 years, 4 countries, and every expensive mistake in between

Apr 21 • Benjamin Hies

5 Terms Every American Should Know Before Moving Abroad

A Guide to Residency Terms for Americans Planning to Move Abroad

Apr 10 • Benjamin Hies

I Bought a Condo In Thailand For Less Than $100,000 (10 Things I Checked Before Signing)

From 93k in debt to my first property abroad

Mar 17 • Benjamin Hies

The 8 Most Expensive Misconceptions About Moving Abroad

The internet is full of people who never moved abroad telling you how to do it

Mar 10 • Benjamin Hies

The Retire Abroad Checklist (25 To Dos Before You Move)

Everything you need to prepare before retiring in another country

Mar 3 • Benjamin Hies

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

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