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Real-life tips, stories & resources for expat families. Support for international teachers and expat families raising kids and building a life overseas—one adventure at a time. From expat parenting tips, info on international schools, helpful hints for moving abroad, and guides for adjusting to expat life.

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For Families

Navigating The Stressful (Chaotic) Pre-Move Period

ByKelly Quinn May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

You’ve signed the contract. You know you’re going. And now you’re in the thick of what is, for most international…

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Are Your International Teaching Benefits Taxable? What Families Should Know

ByKelly Quinn May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

If you’re reviewing an international teaching package, understanding which benefits are taxable is something most families don’t really think about…

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Do International Teaching Families Need a Nanny?

ByKelly Quinn May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

For international teaching families where you both work, hiring a nanny isn’t a luxury like it might be in your…

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For Families | For Teachers

Do International Schools Pay for Visa Costs and Paperwork?

ByKelly Quinn March 27, 2026April 10, 2026

A common assumption when you’re applying for jobs as an international teacher, is that the international school will cover all…

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For Families | For Teachers

The Smartest Ways to Access Your Money When You First Arrive in a New Country

ByKelly Quinn March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

If you’re arriving at a new school as an international teacher, you’ll hopefully get sorted with a bank account pretty…

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International School Enrollment: Tips for Expat Families

ByKelly Quinn February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

If you’re relocating with kids, whether as a teacher to a new international school, or as an expat to a…

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Can Non-Teaching Spouses Work Overseas?

ByKelly Quinn January 19, 2026January 22, 2026

If your partner is a teacher considering moving overseas, but you don’t teach, a question that’s very likely to pop…

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For Families | For Teachers

University Options for Your Kids as an International Teacher

ByKelly Quinn December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

For international teachers, where you live and work can influence your children’s future education — particularly when it comes to…

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Do International Schools Offer Local Language Support for Teachers’ Kids?

ByKelly Quinn December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

For many teachers, moving overseas means considering what language support (if any), you can expect from international schools as an…

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Childcare for International Teachers with Families

ByKelly Quinn November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Moving overseas as an international teacher with kids means more than just evaluating salary and school options – childcare for…

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