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If you’re ready to live the expat life and find a new job overseas, the articles, stories, and guides you’ll find here are sure to help. Frayed Passport is community-driven, so if you have a story or post you’d like to share, have a look at the editorial guidelines and get in touch!
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Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? (And Non-Millionaire Retirees, Too!)
Around 1.1 million expats live in Mexico, with about 700,000 from the United States. Here are a dozen reasons why Mexico is attractive to those with plenty of money—and also to those who don’t have that much.
A Canadian Perspective on Health Care Overseas: Q&A with Jim McLeod & Retire Early Lifestyle
In this interview, our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle discuss with Jim McLeod a Canadian perspective of living abroad and relying on international healthcare, rather than using the health coverage provided in his home country.
Fear of Market Downturns: Keeping a Safety Net while Traveling & Living off of Investments
No one can predict when market downturns will happen and no one can predict when they will end. It is best to be prepared knowing that you will be able to ride them through.
The Best Digital Nomad Cities for 2022
These best digital nomad cities around the world have it all: affordability, safety, convenience, and access to healthcare and other necessities. Read on!
Is E-Commerce a Viable Job for Digital Nomads?
In this guide, we’ll cover why you should open an online store and discuss why e-commerce work is one of the best jobs for digital nomads.
Affording the Early Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent, Medical, Dining & More
It’s no secret that we live on $30,000 per year, and in our 31st year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. Here's how we do it, and how you can too.
Moving & Living in Costa Rica: Digital Nomad Guide for Working Remotely, Semi-Retirement, Housing & More
Costa Rica is a dream destination for digital nomads. With high-quality and affordable healthcare, political stability, great infrastructure, low crime, and plenty of nature, culture, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why so many see moving to Costa Rica and living in Costa Rica as a great idea.
Comprehensive Guide to Costa Rica Visas: Digital Nomad, Provisional Visa & More
Costa Rica has recently announced a new visa type for digital nomads. Read all about how to apply for this and other residency types in this gorgeous country!
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your current income. Learn more in this comprehensive guide.
Being an Introverted Digital Nomad: Living Abroad, Country-Hopping, and Independence
Ramping up to the launch of our monthly feature for those who'd like to become digital nomads and semi-retired travelers, I'm sharing this interview I did as a longtime nomad myself, with some thoughts in particular about being less-than-social along the way.
3 Options for Working Abroad After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Is working abroad a thing of the past? The answer is no! Let's look at three different ways you can find jobs overseas.
21 Travel Predictions for 2021 (and the rest of the 2020s)
From vaccine passports, to semi-retirement, and from road trips to space travel, here are our 21 predictions for 2020s travel trends!
The Most Comprehensive Guide to Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas: Work from Anywhere in the World
You don’t need a traditional work visa or business visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
Digital Nomad Housing Guide: Vacation Rentals, Short-Term Apartment Rentals, Hostels and Hotels, and More
Digital nomad housing options abound. You can find places in any destination in minutes - the tricky part is finding the right place. Read on for our guide!
How Travel Prepares You for the Unexpected
If nothing else, travel trains you to become flexible - to deal with the unexpected. If you're dealing with a shake-up, remember lessons from your travels.
How to Ask Your Boss to Work Remotely: Explaining Why the Remote Office Works
If your boss has been resistant to developing a remote work policy, read our guide to get them onboard so you can work from anywhere - at home or worldwide.
Budget Ideas for Digital Nomads: Zero Sum, 50/30/20, Envelope Budget & More
In this article, we’ll put a digital nomad spin on three popular budget methods: we’ll cover zero-sum budgeting, 50/30/20 budgeting, and envelope budgeting.
Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Social Security Contributions & More
Death and taxes. Even as a digital nomad, these things remain certain. But how exactly do you pay taxes as a digital nomad? Read this guide to learn how!
Best Coworking Spaces in Europe: Digital Nomads, Coliving, Remote Work
If you're a digital nomad and exploring the world while you work, there can be some great deals to be found in coworking and coliving spaces in Europe!
What Expats can Expect When Moving to Caye Caulker, Belize
Belize offers a tropical paradise complete with beautiful islands surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Let's look at what to expect when moving to Caye Caulker!
Best Coworking and Coliving Spaces in Southeast Asia
If you're ready to lead a remove work lifestyle here, check out our top picks for the best coworking and coliving spaces in Southeast Asia!