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5 Things Women Should Consider When Relocating Abroad

Moving can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You are leaving behind everyone and everything you love to start a new adventure. It is the perfect opportunity to go off and explore the world, make new friends and boost your confidence. If you are a woman moving abroad whether done with a family/partner/alone it is important [...]
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Bookshops & Books To Read As An Expat Woman

Reading is a universal pastime practiced by many cultures and peoples. Nearly every country has public and private libraries, university libraries, bookshops, book stores, book cafe's and of course online platforms to buy books. And thanks to technology, you can read from a Kindle, listen to books on audible, and download books and short stories. [...]
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When Enough Is Enough: Domestic Violence Abroad

Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner abuse or violence effects some 1.3 million women, and over 800,000 men in the United States alone. On a global scale an estimated 640 million women have experienced some form of domestic and intimate partner sexual violence in their life. It's a cycle of abuse that is [...]
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How To Open A Bank Account As An Expat?

Money is still a very uncomfortable subject for many people to openly talk about, in fact many people would talk about anything else than money, even their sex lives! Your salary, how you manage your money, if you inherited money, or make a lot of money (or very little), can be very uncomfortable. But, if [...]
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Legal Matters To Consider When Marrying Across Borders

So you have found the love of your life abroad. Perhaps you are recently engaged, or married and you are making plans to relocate to your fiancé's or spouses country. There are some things that you will need to take into serious consideration as you start your life as a married woman abroad. The first [...]
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MAKING FRIENDS AS AN EXPAT

Making friends as an adult is hard, making friends as an expat is even harder!  Building authentic and deep friendships as an expat is possible, below I share my story how I found a good friend during my time in Istanbul Turkey, in 2020.  “The secret ingredients of making authentic friendships as an expat are [...]
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3 Tips For Expat Women Dating In Bangkok, Thailand

Living In Thailand, specifically Bangkok, can be amazing, but you have to be smart and strategic. There's no easy way of saying this politely, but as a "Western" expat woman your feminism is not an attractive quality, and if you're single and looking to date, your pool is very, very, very small.   “Beauty and attraction [...]
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How To Find A City/Country That Best Suits Your Global Lifestyle

What are your "must haves" for living happy and quality of life? We all have necessities and desires to live a happy and quality life. Even at different stages of life, whether you're married with a family, retired, a single young professional, or newly divorced I share how to find your "must haves" when living [...]
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Empowering Women Through Global Mobility: Jobs That Let You Work and Travel

The modern workforce is evolving, and women are leading the charge in redefining what it means to build a fulfilling career. No longer confined to traditional office roles, women are embracing global working opportunities that blend professional growth with personal adventure. At Her Expat Life, we celebrate this shift—and we’re excited to be partners with Remote Rebellion, a platform championing remote work, to spotlight how women can leverage jobs abroad to unlock freedom, flexibility, and empowerment.

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad

Avoid the stress and start strong with this international moving checklist.
Relocating abroad can be one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences. But let’s be real, it’s not without its challenges. And while making mistakes is part of the journey, some can be avoided with the right guidance.