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I am a US citizen who has lived in the UK for the past 7.5 years. I'm thinking of returning, but I wonder what credit implications will be. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2011 - 6 answers

Fellow expats: Need some advice! Weighing the travel/stability/benefits of my current career choice vs. the personal costs of a transient expat lifestyle [more inside]
posted by photo guy on Jun 20, 2011 - 33 answers

I am an American moving to Argentina. What documents do I need? [more inside]
posted by special agent conrad uno on Jun 13, 2011 - 6 answers

I'm an American moving to Ireland for a temporary, six-month assignment. How do I fit in and understand the work culture to ensure I'm successful? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 1, 2011 - 9 answers

I really like Mint, but it doesn't allow me to add on foreign banks. I have a particular need for a financial management system that can show my European and offshore bank accounts. Anyone know of anything? Thanks!
posted by matrushka on May 20, 2011 - 6 answers

I'm from the US and I've gotten into a degree seeking program at a university in China. Student loans from the US, whether private or otherwise, are not available. Does anyone know how to get loans for studying in China as a foreign citizen? [more inside]
posted by ignorantguru on May 15, 2011 - 4 answers

I am moving to Buenos Aires in July. I'm looking for advice, stories, and friends. [more inside]
posted by special agent conrad uno on May 3, 2011 - 4 answers

I am a US citizen considering spending 6 months in Mexico City in about 12 to 18 months from now. What kind of things do I need to consider over the next year or so? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 24, 2011 - 2 answers

Where can I watch the Canadian Federal Election in a bar/coffeshop in Austin, TX? [more inside]
posted by jpziller on Apr 19, 2011 - 3 answers

I am living in a Chinese city for a month. What are some interesting things I can learn or do while here that I can't elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by Pantalaimon on Apr 6, 2011 - 10 answers

I'm considering going abroad to study for the bar exam during June and July. I'd like to go somewhere interesting, fun, and also relatively inexpensive. Two places I'm considering are Berlin and Buenos Aires. Assuming I rent an apartment for two months (probably shared), and live a decent but non-extravagant student's lifestyle (I'll be studying during the days, but will still have nights and weekends free to explore and have some fun), how much can I expect to spend per month in each city? Any other suggestions for inexpensive but fun cities?
posted by decoherence on Mar 19, 2011 - 28 answers

Where should I move to in South America? Beunos Aires? Santiago? Lima? [more inside]
posted by special agent conrad uno on Mar 15, 2011 - 15 answers

I am having a pretty hard time making a life decision on where to live. [more inside]
posted by and hey Charlie on Mar 8, 2011 - 11 answers

What countries are "relatively easy for Americans to immigrate to, have strong and growing economies with decent job prospects, and make citizenship a pretty fast process" ? [more inside]
posted by T.D. Strange on Mar 1, 2011 - 20 answers

How can I find someone in Thailand, who probably doesn't want to be found, without having to contact the one person who can contact him? [more inside]
posted by peagood on Jan 31, 2011 - 8 answers

Due concerns about the US's economic situation and disillusionment with its foreign and domestic policies, my boyfriend and I are considering moving to another country, and we're looking for suggestions where, and how to do it. [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Jan 27, 2011 - 21 answers

What locations in or near San Jose (Costa Rica) should I scope out on my imminent vacation to further fuel my expat fantasies? [more inside]
posted by Eshkol on Jan 23, 2011 - 3 answers

My wife and I are Americans living in the northeast. I have a long-shot job opportunity in London. My wife is a primary care MD working for the federal government. What, if any, medical career options would she have in the UK? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 19, 2011 - 5 answers

A follow up to this: How do prepare myself to live in the developing world for extended period? [more inside]
posted by piedmont on Jan 11, 2011 - 14 answers

Please give me advice for traveling to and living/working in Sydney. [more inside]
posted by bleary on Jan 6, 2011 - 36 answers

Is there such a thing as an "international life insurance"? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Dec 19, 2010 - 8 answers

I'm entitled to work in the Netherlands, now how do I find a job? Only catch - I don't speak Dutch [more inside]
posted by nerdfish on Dec 13, 2010 - 6 answers

Please recommend a guidebook for a Swiss person moving to the United States. [more inside]
posted by Xalf on Dec 6, 2010 - 4 answers

I'd like to move to Buenos Aires for about a year. What should I know before moving there? [more inside]
posted by coelacanth! on Nov 23, 2010 - 4 answers

Long term American ex-pat with question regarding foreign state pensions. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Oct 11, 2010 - 4 answers

I'm 32, have $60K in the bank, no debts, few personal attachments, and mad computer programming skills. I would like to move to another country for a year or two, where I can live economically off my savings, improve my programming skills, and start a number of web/software projects that will hopefully be the Next Big Thing. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by coelacanth! on Oct 7, 2010 - 42 answers

I am an American citizen. I am utterly disgusted with America. Help me become an expat. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2010 - 52 answers

I'd love to work abroad somewhere and I'm in a position in my life where I am free to do so - now how do I get started? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2010 - 7 answers

I'm moving from Istanbul to HCMC, Vietnam in 2 weeks. What is the easiest and cheapest way to get all my stuff there, too? [more inside]
posted by hasna on Aug 19, 2010 - 1 answer

Should I buy a condo overseas or live in the one my company provides? Special snowflake details within! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2010 - 9 answers

Having some issues deciding whether I should take this job. I need to make a decision fast - help me decide what to do (long, sorry)! [more inside]
posted by photo guy on Jul 22, 2010 - 12 answers

Help a traveling jewelry saleswoman do her banking abroad [more inside]
posted by alternateuniverse on Jul 12, 2010 - 5 answers

Introversion: it's always made my personal life difficult and now I'm worried it might cost me my job too! I need tips on how to stop retreating into my shell before this gets any worse. [more inside]
posted by photo guy on Jul 11, 2010 - 19 answers

Looking for a UK- or Europe-based bank that DOES NOT have branches in the US. [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Jul 4, 2010 - 11 answers

Help me enjoy 5 weeks of California endulgence after living in the Middle East! [more inside]
posted by hasna on Jun 17, 2010 - 9 answers

Help me cope with the depression that's creeping up on me while I spend the summer in a foreign city, without access to therapy or self-help books. [more inside]
posted by charlemagne on Jun 15, 2010 - 27 answers

My husband has convinced himself that his life is worthless and the world is better off without him. How can I help a man who refuses help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 31, 2010 - 31 answers

What Singapore bank offers the best transaction account for an expat Australian who travels to the UK and USA? [more inside]
posted by m1ndsurfer on May 30, 2010 - 3 answers

Lefties looking for a place to call home. [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on May 14, 2010 - 30 answers

Simple Amsterdam/Holland question: Not looking to work there just hoping to stay as a tourist, rent a flat and see Europe from there for a year and a half and come back to the US. Does anyone in the Netherlands offically even care?, we have retirement income to cover expenses while there. All the sites seem devoted to work permits and bringing in the kids type needs, we just need to know we are able to stay, spend and leave. Anyone of the mifi hive ever do that?
posted by Freedomboy on May 1, 2010 - 16 answers

Moving to London. A few specific questions. [more inside]
posted by dubold on Apr 22, 2010 - 29 answers

I’ve been living in London for the past 6 months, and somehow the US tax deadline escaped my radar until now. Help! [more inside]
posted by Danah_78 on Apr 14, 2010 - 13 answers

I'm looking for blogs by and about foreigners who move to the US and talk about their experiences. I'd like to avoid mandatory student blogs if possible. Bonus points for English-language blogs by someone from the East, but anything that isn't Canada will do. Thank you, MeFi!
posted by reductiondesign on Mar 28, 2010 - 4 answers

I'm an American who is thinking about moving abroad. Most likely to Mainland China, although Taiwan and Singapore are potential options. What's the best way to go about doing some research for a move overseas? [more inside]
posted by jasondbarr on Feb 24, 2010 - 10 answers

I'm an expat looking for a good bank that serves Nevada, if I can sign up. [more inside]
posted by bindasj on Feb 23, 2010 - 2 answers

Is there any modern writer considered to be the "voice of the American expat"? Or any literary movement/place I should be paying attention to if I'd like to read modern literature about living abroad? I'd like to read about living, not traveling, in other places, and what that does to your perspective and sense of self in the internet age. [more inside]
posted by saysthis on Feb 18, 2010 - 21 answers

I'm moving overseas for an indefinite amount of time and want to be contactable from various countries. Can I maintain local phone numbers which redirect voice calls and text messages to my iPhone, wherever I am? [more inside]
posted by m1ndsurfer on Feb 18, 2010 - 11 answers

Help me buy an iPhone cheap. Complication: Living overseas where they are EXPENSIVE! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 18, 2010 - 9 answers

On Friday I'm going to Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) for three months (until early may) for an engineering internship. What should I know? What's the Birmingham area known for amongst Britons? What should I absolutely not miss in my down time? What social norms (at work or otherwise) might be unusual to me? What do locals do for fun? What parts of the city should I wander around in to get a sense of the place (and in which areas would doing so get me killed or served with an anti-social order)? [more inside]
posted by phrontist on Jan 27, 2010 - 14 answers

I've been happily living abroad for three months, and all of a sudden I'm extremely homesick and I want to come home. I want to get past this, but how? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Dec 21, 2009 - 26 answers