Most people don’t think about their financial setup until something goes wrong abroad — a declined card, a surprise fee, a transfer that costs way more than it should. Here’s the exact setup I use living across a dozen countries, and what to get sorted before you leave.
Living abroad full time sounds freeing until you realize how much of your life is still tied to a U.S. phone number. Here’s the setup I use to keep mine active, handle 2FA, and get data abroad without overcomplicating it.
How I Choose the Right Neighborhood Abroad What I look for in a neighborhood when I’m moving to a new city, from energy and livability to social life, convenience, and local feel. When you move abroad, one of the first big questions is: what neighborhood should you actually live in? It sounds simple, but the…
How I Find Apartments Abroad for a 1–6 Month Stay What I look for in a place abroad, from neighborhood fit to walkability, wifi, and the details that actually make daily life easier. When I move to a new country for a few months, one of the biggest questions is always the same: how do…
What it really took to leave my life behind and start over abroad—from the logistics to the moments that mattered most.