Have you ever wondered what you do with your stuff when you use house sitters? Using house sitters really is the perfect way to leave your home, pets and possessions in the hands of someone reliable, while you travel on a vacation, or go back home to see family and friends. For many, the prospect … Read more
I’m sure many of us, as expats, relate to this scenario. You dreamed of retiring and living overseas, and finally your dream became a reality. The excitement was palpable, as was the thrill of having something new to focus on. I know, because as a serial expat, I’ve been there, watching as I and others … Read more
For some of us, expat living wasn’t necessarily a conscious plan. For others it might have arisen out of a need for dramatic change in our lives. Even retirement is a life changing event, where the urge or necessity to reinvent yourself finally becomes stronger than the desire to remain safe and secure in your … Read more
Are you considering moving abroad? I’m guessing that’s why you might be here, browsing the pages of “Expat Focus”. But how do you know you’re doing the right thing when buying a home in another country? How do you figure out if you’ll even like living there?There are so many questions and so many doubts. … Read more