Depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders have been on the rise since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. But expats were at higher risk for depression than other people even before the pandemic. Leaving your country is a big step and can be an adventure, but it also can make you feel isolated and […]
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Top 15 Countries With Digital Nomad Visas
Digital nomad visas are a new way to live and work remotely in a different country. Read on to discover how these visas help travelers to live and work abroad. Learn about the top digital nomad visa countries and find out where and how to apply for these countries’ digital nomad visas. Digital Nomad Visas […]
How to Make New Friends Abroad When You’re an Introvert
Everyone who seeks the expatriate experience in a different country wants to make new friends abroad, introverts and extroverts alike. Introverts have strengths that make them both great expats and devoted friends – here are tips to help introverts bring those good things together. Introverted people are considered quiet and reserved, enjoying time to themselves. […]
The Secret Best Countries for Expats
A recent Reddit thread asked an intriguing question: “What is a country that people don’t think of for expat life, but is secretly amazing?” Instead of suggesting spots like Thailand and Costa Rica, which are already popular among expats and digital nomads, respondents recommended less well-known destinations. Here are some of their ideas about the […]
30 Books to Learn About a New Country’s Culture
To truly plan your move to a new location – to be a local, not a tourist – read some books about different cultures. Books go deeper than online forums or travel Instagrams. And the more you know about a destination before you go, the more you’ll be able to connect with the people and […]
How to Avoid Common Ways of Getting Sick Abroad
Illnesses to Watch Out for While Living Abroad Traveling and living overseas is an incredible experience. You get to eat new foods and try new drinks. You may also spend time in different environments and climates. All these changes feel exciting and can lead to better mental and physical health. If you’re not properly prepared […]
Living Abroad While Working From Home
The pandemic sent millions of working people home after the coronavirus created unsafe in-office conditions. Nonessential staff across the globe set up workstations at home and waited for the call to come back to the office. For many, the call never came. For some, the call will never come, and they don’t want it to […]
International Citizens Group Inc. Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private US Companies Two Years in a Row
International Citizens Group Overcomes COVID Headwinds to Continue Stellar Growth BOSTON, MA – August 17, 2021 – Global services firm International Citizens Group, Inc. (ICG, InternationalCitizens.com) again made the Inc. 5000 list, ranking the fastest-growing private companies in the US. The company, which ranked 1509, drove growth primarily from its international insurance business, which grew […]
Top 10 International Tax Firms For Expats
Expat Guide to the Top 10 International Tax Firms Expats living abroad face different challenges when it comes to taxation than when they did when they lived and worked in their home country. This is especially true for U.S. expats living and working abroad. Taxation is different for expats because of the two tax jurisdictions […]
Top 10 Saving Tips for Expats
Saving Tips for Expats Are you an expat on a budget? Do you believe your income is too low for you to start saving and accumulate wealth? With smart planning and the below 10 savings tips for expats, you will be able to meet your savings goal in no time! The first step in creating […]