With a new environment brings new strains of familiar diseases, and many expats find they get ill more easily in their new home. Focusing on building up your immune system in your new home can help balance that - and we have some ideas how.

Maintaining wellness abroad can be incredibly challenging and isolating, but having someone else reliable keep you accountable, such a health coach or accountability buddy, can be incredibly useful. Here’s why we believe in having a health partner:

Depending on your lifestyle, gardening might be one of the last hobbies you consider. However, with its connection to nature, gardening has been shown to have many benefits to your mental well-being. Whether you live in a concrete jungle or in a national park, we’d love to convince you why you should take up your next hobby: gardening!

Everyone wants to reduce their stress, but it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. We’ve got some top tips for everyday areas to reduce stress - allowing you to focus on reducing stress in other areas.

Running a marathon is an exciting way to explore a new location, but building the right mindset is key to achieving this goal. Whether it’s focusing on small milestones and embracing a consistent routine, or celebrating progress, here are our top tips to cultivating a positive, resilient mindset.

Connecting with nature and embracing biophilia - love for the natural world - can greatly enhance mental well-being, including for expats adapting to a new environment. But what does embracing this look like in practice?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle abroad can be challenging, but anyone can thrive with a few expert tips. From establishing a balanced diet with local ingredients to prioritizing physical activity and self-care, here are the mindful lifestyle choices that will help you feel your best while embracing life in a new country.

Choosing international health insurance as an expat offers peace of mind and flexibility, ensuring you have access to quality healthcare wherever you are. With coverage that travels with you, international health insurance helps manage costs and provides support in navigating medical care across different countries, making your life abroad more secure and worry-free.

Decision fatigue occurs when the mental energy required to make choices wears down our ability to make good ones, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. For expats, constantly navigating new choices—from language barriers to unfamiliar routines—can intensify decision fatigue. So how can we reduce it and make our decisions fatigue-free?

Excessive screen time can significantly disrupt your sleep, which is especially bad for expats adjusting to new routines and time zones. Blue light from phones, laptops, and TVs interferes with melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep and stay rested - so how can we best combat this?

Mindful eating is the practice of paying full attention to the experience of eating - savoring flavors, textures, and the body's hunger and fullness signals. For expats navigating a new culture and cuisine, mindful eating can be especially rewarding, helping to build a deeper connection to local foods and fostering healthier, more satisfying eating habits. So how can best put this into practice?

Ecotherapy, or nature-based therapy, is gaining popularity among expats seeking natural ways to support mental health. Spending time outdoors - whether hiking local trails, gardening, or simply relaxing in a park - is known to reduce stress, boost your mood, and combat feelings of isolation. But for expats adapting to new environments, how can ecotherapy best be used to support them?

Looking to retire abroad in 2024? From Portugal’s sun-drenched Algarve coast to Mexico’s vibrant cities and affordable lifestyle, there are incredible spots for retirees seeking adventure, culture, and relaxation. Our top 10 destinations list covers affordable, expat-friendly places with excellent healthcare, welcoming communities, and unique experiences to make your retirement years truly unforgettable.

Finding flow as an expat can be a game-changer. It’s that sweet spot where time melts, focus sharpens, and you’re fully immersed in what you’re doing - whether it’s learning a new language, exploring a city, or tackling a work project. But how do you get there? We have some thoughts…

Social media is often talked about in negative ways. But think about it - to be connected to so many people is such an amazing thing. Surely there’s a way to approach social media that’s positive? We think so - and here’s how.

Exhausted, tired, and ill…maybe it’s time for a vacation! But not all vacations are made equal. When you’re trying to prioritize your health, what does a vacation actually look like?

With rising talk about work life balance, it’s no wonder people are starting to think more about their life outside of work. But where do you start? We’ve got some ideas…

Work, social life, university…life is stressful anyway, but this is complicated by living abroad. In today’s blog, we try to understand stress: what specifically causes it?

After the highs and warmth of summer, fall hits - and so does seasonal illness. Let us help you prepare yourself for the inevitable, wherever you are: flu season.