How to Renounce a US Green Card
This is a post I've been meaning to write, because it's one I could have used myself, about a year and a half ago. Deciding to give up your US…
Moving to Dublin: An insider’s guide
Moving to Dublin to study or work? You probably have a lot of questions. I certainly did. Read on for my insider’s tips on how to smooth your transition…
6 months in: seeing the trees, not just the forest
Then: Not creating Feeling stuck Stressed out Unclear on future goals Unable to find time for both family as well as personal travel Now: Actively learning and creating Feeling…
Staying and going
Change tend to provoke strong reactions in people. Those strong reactions can come not only from ourselves, but also from those around us who may experience some of the impact…
Tiny apartment tour
I've been thinking about housing options lately. Becoming location independent can give us beleaguered millennials a much-needed leg up in a housing game that can feel rigged against us. Refusing…
Church ruins are an adventurous, if unconventional, choice
Housing can make or break you
Housing is a hot topic for everyone, especially millennials. In many cities around the world, prices are rising faster than wages, home ownership feels out of reach for many, and…
Minimalism is freedom
There are a lot of advantages to taking a minimalist approach when making international moves. I’ve mentioned some of these in a previous post. But minimalism can have an…
Where would you go? Choosing a location as a digital nomad
Where would you go, if you could go anywhere? It's a delicious question, and perhaps a daunting one. For the longest time, my answer would have been a very thirsty…
Planning an international move: a checklist for minimalists
Making your move as a minimalist When you’re getting ready to make a big move, the to-do list can start to feel overwhelming. You can get caught up in minutiae…
The Secret Superpower of a (Relatively*) Low Salary
When I accepted the job that allowed me to move to Ireland, I was acutely aware I was taking a pay cut. Cue the shock and disbelief! How could someone…