Thanks to Susan Stults Korthase for this helpful overview of current requirements to begin the process of obtaining a Residency Visa when moving from the US to Portugal. (Read Article)

Be as open and as friendly as you can be. You may find friends that are a different age or nationality from those you had at home. Treat yourself to the odd magazine or candy from your home country and skype.

Expat Financial's David Tompkins provides an overview of the types of expat health insurance from travel medical insurance to long-term expat health insurance. (Read Article)

An expat parent's experiences with British School Of Brussels in Tervuren/ Brussels, Belgium - from extracurriculars to facilities, parent organizations to pros and cons of attending British School Of Brussels. (Read Report)

With its beautiful beaches, laid-back lifestyle and UNESCO World Heritage status for the historic capital of Georgetown, Penang is a great overseas retirement destination. (Read Article)

An expat mom shares her experiences giving birth at Al Ahli hospital in Doha. The hospital was like a nice hotel. She had a private room and great nurses. If she were do it over again, she would have brought more baby supplies from home since they were very expensive in Doha.