Category: Blog

The shocking news of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini's death recently by suspicious circumstances due to arrest for not wearing the hijab and by possible police brutality has sent shock waves around the world. The innocence of Mahsa Amini while fighting for women's freedom of how we should dress, act or behave can't be ignored. Women [...]

It's evident that times are changing globally, the cost of living is becoming problematic, and the desire to live a sustainable, quiet lifestyle or 'Off The Grid' is growing. For digital nomads and expats, living off the grid is an obtainable lifestyle and comes from a place derivative of an eco-friendly mindset. There are certainly [...]

As a solo female digital nomad, it's essential to find a community of like-minded people we can connect with and perhaps collaborate. There is no better place to do that than in some of the best cities in the world. There are new Co-Working spaces to explore and cafe's dedicated to giving you a productive [...]

The hurdles you face as an entrepreneur are exponential, and managing a team is a vital process for a business to thrive. As we move through the Pandemic and adjust to a hybrid or even fully remote style of working, it can be hard to manage your team and keep everyone motivated, connected and focused [...]

You have picked the destination and booked the flight, yet you have the daunting task of figuring out the lay of the land, the City, how it works, moves and is interconnected. It can be overwhelming to visit some of the world's metropolises alone, without guidance, yet with a keen desire to sightsee and to [...]

Her Expat Life had the pleasure of interviewing Florencia Barrera, a seasoned expat, on what she has accomplished along the way and why she has chosen the expat lifestyle. 1. Where are you from (yes may be complicated but what's your nationality?) and how did you begin your expat lifestyle? As a student, entrepreneur, trailing [...]

Managing your money and finances is becoming a real juggling act as we move away from chequebooks and into the digital cashless flow of life. Women's to-do lists are becoming longer than ever as we manage households, children, careers, investments and more. Our finances can sometimes run away from us and lead to debt, overspending [...]

As women, we are always looking for a new or different way to get healthy, kick start our weight loss journey or overhaul our entire lifestyle. 2022 is the era of fitness, wellness and weight loss camps or luxurious retreats. Immerse yourself in a fitness holiday, surrounded by personal trainers, nutritionists and weight loss specialists [...]

As sustainability becomes part of our lives, the fight for climate awareness and change becomes reachable via actionable steps. Expats and digital nomads have the opportunity to make eco-conscious living a reality, adopt it on the move and help the planet as we go. Wherever possible, try to have little impact on the planet and [...]

There comes a time when starting the expat life or moving country as an existing expat, trailing spouse or looking for a change in career that you will need to find work or land the job of your dreams. International jobs require you to apply different skills or bring an experience like strong interpersonal, dynamic [...]