Recommended Resources
Wondering which tools and services we use to make our lives abroad easier? We’ve compiled all of our recommended resources on this page for you to use!
Section Overview
Expat Finances
Wise (formerly TransferWise)
Transparent fees and quick transfers of any amount of foreign currency
MyExpatTaxes
Platform for American citizens to file their US tax returns from abroad
Health Insurance
Language Learning
italki
Get connected with talented language teachers for 1-on-1 classes
Babbel
Learn 10+ languages through courses right on your mobile phone
Moving
Accommodation
Agoda
Find the perfect place to stay from 2 million properties in 200+ countries
Coliving.com
Stay in a coliving space alongside a welcoming and supportive community
Trusted Housesitters
Get a free place to stay as a pet sitter, or find a reliable pet sitter while you’re away
Phone & Internet
Airalo
Access local phone networks with eSIMs that do not require physical SIM cards
SimOptions
Purchase prepaid SIM Cards and eSIMs to stop paying roaming charges
Mail Forwarding
Traveling Mailbox
Send your mail to a real physical address and then read scans of it
Virtual Post Mail
Get a US address to manage mail, deposit checks, and handle shipments
Starting and Running Your Company
Firstbase
The simplest way for anyone to launch and run a US business with all tools online and accessible from anywhere
Business Anywhere
Get company formation, registered agent, virtual mailbox, and online notary services all in one dashboard
Global HR Outsourcing and Payroll
Apostilles
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