expat life

If you're looking for Australian TV shows to watch in the US you've come to the right place. We'll be updating this post as regularly as possible, including the Australian TV shows that have been pick...Read More

Whether you have spent years or just months living in another country as an expat, if you’ve decided it’s time to go back home, you may be experiencing some mixed feelings. Returning home after li...Read More

Getting Australian citizenship for babies born overseas is a pretty straight-forward process. But there are a few things you should know before you begin, so that you can plan ahead and apply for Aust...Read More

If you’re new to the US, you have your hands full adjusting to your new life. It’s temptingly easy to ignore your credit. But that would be a mistake, and here’s why.

In the US, your credit s...Read More

Once you’ve decided on moving to the US, it’s time to start planning and getting organised. However, there are a million questions to ask and things to consider.

Frankly, it can be more than a ...Read More

Anyone looking to relocate in the US, or move here at all, wants the best chance of success. So you'll want to pick a city, town or suburb that offers the best chance of success. But how do you guage ...Read More

As Christmas approaches, it's time to start thinking about gifts to send overseas to the Aussie expat in your life.

This year has been tough on everyone, no matter where you live, but it's be...Read More

First published May 15, 2020, last updated July 14, 2020

Australia's international borders are currently closed to anyone other than citizens, residents, and their immediate family members. There a...Read More

Just because you can't physically travel, doesn't mean you can't get away from it all and experience a new place from the comfort of your armchair.

We've collaborated with a few travel bloggers to ...Read More

If you’re new to the US, you have your hands full adjusting to your new life. It’s temptingly easy to ignore your credit. But that would be a mistake, and here’s why.

In the US, your credit s...Read More

Never underestimate the unbridled joy involved in navigating the US tax system. It seems like a foregone conclusion if you were to judge solely on the sheer number of US tax-related threads starte...Read More

Opening a US bank account can be a little tricky for expats who don’t have a Social Security Number, but it’s not impossible.

If you know what you’re doing, and what banks need from you, it can...Read More

Working in Silicon Valley can be fun. It just sounds cool doesn't it? That's a rhetorical question for people who don't live here and never have.

It's the Tech World's Mecca, and has a huge concentra...Read More

Now that you've decided to look for a US job the more difficult part begins. Sure you know what the most popular job posting websites are in your own country, but how do you find the good ones in the ...Read More

One of the most daunting parts of moving to the US is jumping into the market for expat jobs. It's competitive because not only are you competing with those who already live in the US, and are cheaper...Read More

As expats, many of us from Australia and further away from the US, it can be difficult to find enough time to take your child out of school to travel home. Skipping school to travel home from th...Read More

Deciding whether to send your child to an American international schools can be difficult. Especially if you don't have any previous experience with international schools.

Firstly, it's a good idea t...Read More

Moving overseas with toddlers in tow is difficult enough, but add finding a suitable preschool in your new home country to the mix and it can be a truly challenging time.

If you missed our Guide to...Read More