Are you thinking of moving to a new country? If so, there are a few things you need to take into account before making the move. I’ve moved to 8 different countries in the last decade. Every time I’ve moved, there were some things that I had to do before leaving. I had to figure…
When traveling to different countries, it’s always nice to be able to toast with the locals. Having been quite the drunken backpacker when I first started solo travelling and living abroad, I quickly picked up how to say cheers in different languages. It’s something I’ve carried with me, and that my travel writer friend Rosie…
If you’re thinking of moving to New Zealand, you’ll need to know how much it costs to live in New Zealand. The cost of living in New Zealand can vary depending on your lifestyle, but overall it’s a relatively inexpensive country to live in. I moved to New Zealand in 2018 with zero understanding of…
The Ontario region has many places to visit, but it can be hard to know what the best road trips are in Ontario. With beautiful scenery and exciting attractions, these 21 best road trips in Ontario from Toronto will have you packing your bags in no time! Living in Toronto is fun, but there are…
Tipping etiquette in Canada can be confusing for new residents and visitors. Many people struggle to figure out who they are supposed to tip, top amounts, and what to do if they have poor service. In Canada, tipping is expected for most service industries. You’ll be considered rude if you don’t tip employees at restaurants,…
Are you considering living in Ireland as an expat? If so, then you’ll love this post about Mary’s experience moving to Ireland from the USA. Let’s dive right in to her experiences exploring the pros and cons of living in Ireland so you can decide if this European country is the right fit for you!…
Looking for a cute town to visit in Ontario? Then Perth County should be at the top of your list! Located an hour southeast of Ottawa, Perth is an adorable town in Lanark County. The town still retains much of its old-world charm, with well-maintained heritage buildings that you can still explore. It’s a peaceful…
Let’s check out the best things to do during spring in Canada! Spring is the season of rebirth, a time when people spring back to life and nature spring to life again. The winter was long and hard but now it’s spring – which means we can finally see the ground again once all the…
Do you need to send money abroad? TransferWise (now Wise.com) is the most trusted way to do so. Wise.com an online service that allows individuals and businesses to transfer their currency internationally at low, transparent rates. Instead of using a market exchange rate, they use a real exchange rate (aka. they don’t inflate their fees massively) when…
Living abroad is one of the most challenging and enriching things a person can do. I spent four years living abroad – and would have kept going if it hadn’t been for the virus. Those years were the most challenging and the best of my life. Before that, I had lived abroad on and off….