Full Description
Expert guidance for anyone who wants to settle down in another country
Moving Abroad For Dummies is for anyone contemplating pulling the trigger on moving out of their homeland for a short time or for good. Be it to enhance a career, retire more comfortably on savings, or find a culture that's a better fit for you, relocating abroad takes some planning to be done right. This book walks you through all the considerations and the steps you'll need to take to make it happen. Author Kristin Wilson is a relocation expert with over 20 years of experience both living abroad and helping hundreds of others do the same. In this confusion-clearing guide, she offers must-know information on planning a move, getting affairs in order before hitting the road, and settling into your new home.
Find out whether becoming an expat is the right move for you
Learn how to budget for your new life, find a home abroad, and handle culture shock
Become a permanent resident of your new country of choice
Decide whether and when to return home
At every stage of the moving abroad process—decision making, preparation, and adjustment to a new culture—this clear and easy-to-read Dummies guide has your back.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Beginning Your Living Abroad Journey 5
Chapter 1: Previewing the Living-Overseas Lifestyle 7
Chapter 2: Exploring the Different Paths to Moving Abroad 17
Chapter 3: Calculating Your Budget and Cost of Living 31
Chapter 4: Choosing a Destination 43
Part 2: Mastering Your Move — Relocation Logistics 67
Chapter 5: Planning Your Relocation Logistics 69
Chapter 6: Finding Your New Home Away from Home 89
Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Hit the Road 107
Part 3: Leaping Into Your New Life Abroad 131
Chapter 8: Landing in Your Adopted Country 133
Chapter 9: Going Farther Afield: Additional Considerations 155
Part 4: Living Your Life to the Fullest 175
Chapter 10: Embracing Culture Shock Like a Pro 177
Chapter 11: Finding Your Community 193
Chapter 12: Living Your Best Life 211
Chapter 13: Long-Term Lifestyle Considerations 223
Part 5: The Part of Tens 241
Chapter 14: Ten Places to Retire Abroad 243
Chapter 15: 10 Places to Live as a Digital Nomad 253
Chapter 16: Ten Places to Live for Under $1,500 per Month 261
Chapter 17: Ten Moving-Overseas Mistakes to Avoid 269
Index 277
