Tag: travel
From Sunshine to Lakeside Living: Why We Chose Annecy over the French Riviera
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The Côte d’Azur had everything we were looking for in life. Beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, and year-round sunny weather. Plus all the amenities of a European city we couldn’t find in the US: walkability, public transit, and gorgeous historic architecture. When we visited for two months, it seemed like a dream destination. However, things changed…
Six Months Living in France: Life, Culture, and Surprises
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It’s been just over six months since we first arrived in France. Our first half-year has been a rollercoaster, with plenty of ups and downs. After being approved for our visas and moving here we found an apartment, validated our visas, and joined the healthcare system. But more importantly, in between all those administrative tasks…
The FEIE for Digital Nomads – Travel the World and Pay No Taxes
‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’ – Benjamin Franklin, 1789 American taxes are like a ghost, haunting you no matter what country you escape to. Even moving to a tax haven won’t save you from them. But what if there was an escape? What if you could pay no (income) tax on (some of)…
The ultimate expat pre-departure checklist
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So you’ve decided to leave on an extended trip as a digital nomad, or move to another country as an expat? There’s a lot to do before heading out, and you’ll quickly find out that rules and systems are not set up to handle people with foreign addresses and phone numbers, or no address and…
The French VLS-TS Visa Process
If you’re applying for the French VLS-TS Visitor visa and want a clear, real-world explanation of how the process actually works, this guide walks through our exact experience from start to approval. My wife and I applied for the VLS-TS Visiteur visa in December 2024 in Washington, DC. We received our approval in January, 2025.…
