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The Overseas Exile blog is aimed primarily at those who want to *become* expats. We list many tips or tricks on how to get this done, whether you are rich or poor, skilled or unskilled. We also discuss how to succeed once you become an expat, what expat life is like and worldwide developments that might impact your experience as an expat.
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Overseas Exile
http://www.overseas-exile.com/
We're all about how to become an expat. Whether you're rich, poor, skilled, unskilled, or even if you have a criminal record, there are options for you to realize your dreams and live in another country.
The Overseas Exile blog covers the laws of different countries, domestic laws that might affect you, different occupations you could pursue and, of course, what it's like to be an expat.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 225 )
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Do It Yourself Expats
Nighttime shot of one of the towers of The vieux port in La Rochelle Note: click on the photos to enlarge them. They're photos of the town I live in and are... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Doing Business in La Rochelle, France
Afternoon on the Bay of Biscay Click on the photos to see larger versions. Life has really taken a strange and interesting turn. If you travel enough and leave... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
It's a Great Time to Be an Expat
Get out there and explore the damned world already! Photo by Hartwig HKD Note: Today's post is more of a philosophical ramble of ideas that have been crossing m... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Countries You Can (cheaply) Buy Your Way Into
Retire in Bangkok! Photo by Mike Behnken A few days ago I posted about countries that will let you live there if you show a modest income from abroad. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Why Did I Leave My Home Country?
Your (pudgy) author in Bermuda (If you think the contrast is bad, you should have seen it before I started fixing it) Over on the Franco-American flophouse... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
"Innocent Until Proven Guilty": The US Versus France
Charges were later dropped. Used under Fair Use. There are some people who read this blog who may know the background of what is below. Please do not post any... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Move Abroad by Working Remotely
The view from our bedroom inour home in La Rochelle, France Did you know that many countries allow you to live there even if you can't work there? Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
My Global Family
A few days ago I was in London on business. To my surprise, I appear to have taken far fewer photos than I realized, but that's probably a function of working... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
A Trip to Metz, France, with Photos
I'll be moving to La Rochelle, France on Friday and be in London on business next week, so this will be brief and the blog will recommence as soon as I'm able.... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Mailbag: A Beginner's Guide to Moving to Another Country
Another mailbag post! A friend emailed me about someone about to lose her job and stated that she was interested in moving abroad, particularly Europe. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Sixfold Increase in Americans Giving up Passports
The ignorant view of renunciation Image in public domain Bloomberg has a gloomy article about a sixfold increase in the number of Americans giving up their... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
A Trip to Kiev (with Photos)
As usual, click on the photos for larger versions. I've had trouble updating lately because I've been traveling quite a bit, including trips to La Rochelle, her... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
The beach at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a small town on the southern coast of France. It's also the capital of the Camargue region,... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Photos of Arles, France
We've been in Arles, France visiting friends for the past couple of days. Rather than give an extensive post, I'll just share some photos (plus, our flat in... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Want to Move Abroad? Trace Your Family History
Is he the key to you moving abroad? Public domain photo I've regularly spoken with people who say "I would love to move abroad", but they've done absolutely... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
The Ugly American
"The Ugly American" American tourist in 1950's Batista-era Cuba I'm sure that you've heard the "ugly American" stereotype before. It's prominent enough that it... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
A Grab Bag of Expat Related News
There's a building going up near us. They workers have torn down and old, crumbling building and they're putting up a new, shiny building. And cutting a cable t... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Buying A Second Passport
Over at avaaz.org, there's a charmingly na誰ve online petition for the UN to start issuing a "globally recognized world passport". Read more
Posted on 05 July 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Our Trip to La Rochelle in Photos
The waterfront at La Rochelle Click on any photo for a larger version. Last weekend my wife, daughter and myself visited La Rochelle, on the West coast of... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL -
Citizenship and Residency Services for the Rich
Wealth Has Its PrivilegesCC Photo Courtesy Brian Harte Note: this is not a paid post and I've never been in touch with Henley Partners or any associates of... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2013 EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL