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Many people want to work as a digital nomad, but where should you start? Andrew from Expatriant shares how he got a job in UX writing in the US working from Zagreb.
How to Get a Job as a Digital Nomad
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Andrew from Expatriant is back to talk about living in Croatia. Many digital nomads are looking for a high quality of life and low cost of living. Croatia is a great destination for people looking for a European quality of life that isn't very expensive.
Cost of Living for Expats in Croatia
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Marcus has lived in Russia for many years and has lived with his family in Germany for the last few years. He shares his experience on the differences between expat life in the two countries to help you decide if Germany might be the right place for you.
Living as an Expat in Germany vs Russia
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Matt's brother Andrew from Expatriant joins to talk about his experience living in Croatia compared to Ukraine where he used to live. He left Ukraine during the war and Croatia was one of the easier countries to stay in Europe.
Living in Croatia vs Ukraine as an Expat
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You don't know what you're missing until you change your point of view. The opposite can also be true - you don't know what can annoy you until you witness something better. What things in your home country have you become aware of after having lived abroad?
Annoying things about America After Having Lived Abroad
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We get a ton of questions about sending money to Russia during the war with Ukraine. Obviously, many things have changed, but Marcus has been keeping up with all of the restrictions and options available. How to send money to and from Russia - https://letsrussia.com/how-to-send-money-to-russia-and-from-russia-in-2022 Comparing money transfer methods - https://lr.fyi/transfer-methods lr.fyi
How to Send Money to Russia in 2022
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People ask us all the time, do we regret being an expat? When you move to another country, you leave your friends and family behind, but is the experience worth it? Matt and Marcus share what they learned from being an expat.
Do We Regret Being Expats?
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We talk about the major differences between living in Germany and Russia as an expat. There are definitely pros and cons to both countries. Here we talk about what mattered the most to us.
Differences of Living in Russia and Germany as an Expat
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Many people decide to move abroad after visiting a country as a tourist, but how similar is life as an expat to visiting as a tourist? There are many differences that we discuss. In the end, you should try to understand what your dealbreakers are and figure out if they exist in your country for expats. We share a few ways you can do this.
Visiting Countries as a Tourist versus Living as an Expat
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