Blog & Insights.
Stories from the road, guides to our favorite cities, and thoughts on the future of work and travel.
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Grocery Shopping as a Digital Nomad: Budget, Markets, and Pitfalls to Avoid
Markets, supermarkets, delivery, hygiene, imported goods: everything you need to shop for groceries in any new destination without overspending.
Settling in Spain: NIE, Visas and Residence Status, How to Choose Your Path
EU citizen or not, employee or self-employed: see which status to aim for to settle in Spain, what the NIE really allows, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Settling into France as an Expat: Friends, Language, and Your Children's School
Social customs, English levels, the republican integration contract, A2 French, and school rights: the guide to settling in and meeting people in France.
Banking in Bangkok: Open an Account, Withdraw, and Pay Without Nasty Surprises in 2026
Visa requirements, documents, withdrawal fees, Wise and TrueMoney: everything to manage money in Bangkok in 2026, plus pitfalls to avoid.
Cost of Living in Spain: Rent, Salaries, and Taxes by City
Monthly budget for one person in Madrid and Murcia, rent, tax residence rules, IRPF by region, and the Beckham regime for your move to Spain.
Finding a Doctor or Therapist Who Speaks Your Language Abroad
Find a healthcare provider who speaks your language abroad using consulates, insurers, directories, and teleconsultation, while avoiding common pitfalls.
Flight Diverted or Cancelled: Your Rights and Traveler Reflexes
Assistance, refunds, rerouting, and compensation: what EU Regulation 261/2004 provides when a flight is diverted or cancelled, and how you can claim it.
Staying in Kenya During an Ebola Case: Stay Informed and Check Your Insurance
Official sources to follow, insurance exclusions to look for, and questions to ask your insurer. Everything you need to decide with confidence before you leave…
United States: Immigration Fees, Address, and Payment, What Changes in October 2026
EOIR fees start October 1, USCIS and CBP fees October 16, address changes due within 10 days. Know the dates and payment rules before you file.
Settling in the Netherlands: Residence Permit, BSN, Health Insurance, Housing and Pitfalls to Avoid
Stay, work permit, BSN, health insurance, housing: the steps to settle in the Netherlands and the pitfalls to avoid, depending on your nationality.
Family Trip to Ecuador: Entry Rules, Safety, and the Galápagos from Quito
Entry rules, Quito safety, areas to avoid, hikes, and Galápagos: what to check before traveling as a family, kids included, with sources.
Argentina: Citizenship by Investment, What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
Amounts, decrees 366/2025 and 524/2025, review process, and pitfalls: what we know about Argentina's program and what still needs confirming.