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As an American abroad, one place where you might really feel like a fish out of water is in how people celebrate—or mourn—life’s biggest milestones. And one of the most difficult challenges of living abroad is having to miss these milestones for loved ones back home.

Homes in the United States are, on average, much larger than homes in most other parts of the world. If you are planning an international move, carefully consider what to bring, and what to leave behind.

If you're an American living abroad with a complex tax situation, unless you’re a tax expert yourself, hire someone who knows what they’re doing to do your taxes. 

If you are an American abroad adjusting to the rules of etiquette in a new country, prepare to feel like an oaf now and then.

Moving abroad means adapting to new foods, new customs, and the devastating realization that your go-to brand of deodorant is nowhere to be found.

American Abroad? What to Know About Driving in a New Country

Moving abroad often means letting go of more than just old habits—it means letting go of old clothing norms, too.

Why getting a new phone number abroad is necessary—and why you probably need to keep your U.S. number, too.

Whether it’s for paperwork, passport renewals, or crisis support, your local U.S. embassy or consulate is an important safety net as an American abroad.

If you’re an American thinking about moving abroad, have you really considered what it means to be an immigrant?

If you’re thinking of moving abroad and imagining a healthcare utopia, let me gently burst that bubble.

Introducing the Darien Goes Dutch: Action Figure Edition!

If you live abroad and you get sick, who would bring you soup? You don’t just need new friends—you need to build a whole new community when you move abroad.

If you live abroad and you get sick, who would bring you soup? You don’t just need new friends—you need to build a whole new community when you move abroad.

When you move to a new country in mid-life, folks there already have a friend network. So how do you start making new friends?

It often makes sense to keep a U.S. bank account open when you move abroad, especially if you're a mid-career professional or older.

Learning another language is one of the greatest perks of moving abroad as a child. What opportunities exist where you're headed?

Learning another language is one of the greatest perks of moving abroad as a child. What opportunities exist where you're headed?

Learning a new language as an an adult can be challenging for Americans who move abroad. But it's necessary for feeling at home.

For many Americans in midlife, a lifetime of stuff is a real barrier to moving abroad. But once you’ve decluttered, you feel so much lighter.