The US cities with the best quality of life for expats, ranked

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Boston clinched a spot in Mercer's top 50.

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I was an expat working in Dubai for 4 years. The culture of splurging on luxuries made saving harder than I expected.

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Victoria Blinova on a yacht.
Victoria Blinova left Dubai in 2021 after four years of working in the emirate.

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I uprooted my life and moved across the world to teach at a Japanese high school. These are the 3 things I learned, and why I'd do it again.

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A composite image of Nic Lim's desk drawer as an assistant language teacher (ALT), and Lim in the classroom.
Nic Lim left his life in New Zealand to become an ALT, or Assistant Language Teacher, in Japan. He loved the country so much that he wrote a book about it.

Nic Lim

I bought a one-way ticket to Singapore and tried to put roots down. Now, I'm saying goodbye to years of being an expat and going home to be an English girl in England.

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Candice Gallagher moved to Singapore in 2019.
Candice Gallagher moved to Singapore in 2019.

Candice Gallager.

I'm a retired marine who helps expats survive sudden conflicts and natural disasters. Here are 5 proactive steps you should take for your safety if you live abroad.

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Jeremy Prout is a director of security solutions at International SOS.
Jeremy Prout is a director of security solutions at International SOS.

Jeremy Prout

I just moved from the UK to the US. Here are 9 things I already miss.

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The author in central park.
The author moved to New York City in October.

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  • I moved from London to New York City in October. 
  • I spent most of my life in and around London but attended college in Boston. 
  • Leaving the UK behind meant missing family milestones and home comforts like Sunday Roasts.

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