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…
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…
Frugal expat tip #2: have a no-spend work week
When you've really settled into a place, you eventually find the rhythms and routines that work for you. It's part of what makes a new location feel like home, instead…
…and taxes
Given that taxes are one half of the oft-cited only two certainties in life, you might expect my humble profession to have a more glamorous, or at least dramatic, reputation.…
The Perks of Being an Outlier
I’ve recently started using Twitter. Re-started, rather. I was an early adopter but eventually found it a strange combination of information overload and dull, and gave it up. What I've…
Reflections on a year abroad
One year ago I was getting on a plane, with a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Dublin, and all of my physical possessions in a few bags. It wasn't my…
Minimalism for Expats
Minimalism has become a full-blown cultural movement. The Minimalists have a hugely popular podcast, and film that has recently come to Netflix. When I encountered the concept a few years…
This may have been a tourist trap but it looks appropriately market-y.
Frugal expat tip #1: shop like an immigrant
I've written before about how the terms “expat” and “immigrant” are both somewhat unsatisfactory. I tend to use both with a bit of a winking eye alcohol suggestion: But, gratuitous…
Little expat wins: my €0.02 on car ownership
I recently listened to a great podcast by the amazingly informative and thorough lads over at www.ChooseFI.com. I've enjoyed all their podcasts so far, but the topic of their…