Renewing children's passports can be a complex and costly process, but some strategic choices can make it simple for you. Learn more and get a free tool to make it easy in this latest tip from The Prepared Expat.
It’s All In Your Head: Fostering a Growth Mindset for Language & Culture Learning
"Whether you think you can, or can't—either way, you’re right." That quote by Henry Ford captures a critical skill for an expat: fostering a growth mindset. Learn how in this latest post from The Prepared Expat.
Cultural Taxonomies: A Key to Decoding Cultures, Part 1
Explore how cultural taxonomies can help you decode cultural differences, reduce frustration, and have more meaningful relationships for a richer expat life.
Babies Without Borders, Part 1: Preparing for Birth at Home or Abroad
Giving birth is a big task in your own country; doing it overseas adds extra challenges, but this guest post by a certified doula will help you decide where to give birth. Learn more and get a free resource!
Lessons Learned: Lone Survivor and Perseverance of the Moment
Persevering amidst challenges is essential for an expat, but it's difficult unless you know the trick of “perseverance of the moment.” Learn this trick from "Lone Survivor,” the true story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell’s survival against hundreds of enemy fighters.
Light Bags, Heavy Reading: A Bibliophile’s Journey as an Expat
Unlock the secrets to lighter luggage and richer reads with this tip on how to take your library of books with you even as you live as an expat.
Flights and Heartstrings: Navigating Family, Friends, and Feelings from Afar
Being away when family and friends celebrate or grieve is heart wrenching. Having decide whether to return in the middle of a crisis makes everything worse, but there is a better way. In this article, the Prepared Expat shows you that way and offers a free tool to help you plan!
Pillow Talk: How Sleep Solidifies Language Learning
There's lots of tasks necessary to master a language, but intriguing research shows the most important is something you've probably never considered.
Expat Health Insurance Demystified: Your Essential Guide
Navigating health insurance as an expat can be complex. This guide will help you know how to buy health insurance as an expat, what coverage to get, and how to use it while in your host country.
The 2023 TP Awards!
The Prepared Expat celebrates its first year by distributing the TP Awards, including The Accidentally Viral, Can't Unsee That, Biggest Flop, & Control-Z Awards.