Author name: Levi Borba

Levi Borba is an expat consultant and bestselling author who has lived on four continents during a career in the airline industry. After relocating to Chile, Qatar, and Poland, he founded Expatriate Consultancy to help others navigate life abroad. He has authored three books on moving and living overseas and writes from direct personal experience in over 50 countries.

7 Best Cities in Vietnam for Expats in 2026 | Costs, Lifestyle & What to Expect

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Vietnam has become one of the fastest-growing expatriate destinations in Asia. Rising living costs in Western countries, strong economic growth in Southeast Asia, and the normalization of remote work have pushed more professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and families to consider relocating abroad. So today, we show you the best cities in Vietnam for expats. In 2026, […]

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9 European Countries Where Crime Is Soaring in 2026 | Crime in Europe

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If you’re planning to move to Europe, there’s something the relocation industry is trying to hide from you — and after nine years living here, I’m going to tell you anyway. It is about crime in Europe. Other voices sell you on the low crime rates of Europe, the charming old towns, and a stress-free

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5 Countries to Avoid In Case Of WWIII (or If Conflicts in 2026 Get Worse)

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Imagine waking up in your new country… and realizing the supermarkets are empty. I’ve spent years helping hundreds of expats find the best places to live, and that experience is exactly why I need to warn you about what I’m seeing now. Here I will show you 5 countries to avoid in case of a

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Stop Guessing Where to Move Abroad Let Data Decide Stop Googling Best Countries to Retire To 2

Stop Guessing Where to Move Abroad (Let Data Decide) & Stop Googling “Best Countries to Retire To”

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So often, I see people make the exact same US$50,000 mistake. They watch a few beautiful YouTube videos, pack their bags, and move to Portugal, Spain, or Costa Rica. Only six months later do they realize that they despise the weather, local taxes are consuming their pension, or the healthcare falls short of their expectations.

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Why Expats Visiting the US Keep Coming Back to the Smoky Mountains

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You’ve hiked in the Alps, rented villas in Tuscany, and explored the Himalayas. Yet expats returning to the US for family visits keep gravitating to one unexpected destination: the Great Smoky Mountains.  If you’re already reconsidering what the US has to offer, you’re not alone; it’s a pattern showing up beyond just mountain destinations. Here’s

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The Best MILD CLIMATE Cities to move to and retire in South America (1)

Best MILD CLIMATE Cities to Retire in South America

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I lived in South America for 24 years, and today I will combine that experience with hard climate data and the real opinions of hundreds of expats who have already made the move – all to define the best mild climate cities to retire in South America! We filtered the entire continent for cities with

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The Great Italian Land Rush Who Is Buying Property in Italy [And The Best Places!] (3)

Who Is Buying Property in Italy [And The Best Places for Italian Real Estate!]

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In this Italian province, almost one-third of all real estate demand is now coming from foreigners. This place is not Rome. It is not Florence. When most people think about buying in Italy, they imagine expensive villas in Tuscany. But the real land rush right now is happening in places you have probably never heard

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10 Best Greek and Cypriot Cities to Retire to in 2026 | Moving to Greece and Cyprus

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In recent years, Greece and Cyprus have become two of the biggest magnets for expats for some impressive reasons. I have spent a lot of time in both countries since moving to Europe, and I have seen these great cities personally. But who are they truly great for? This is something most YouTubers never tell

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7 US Beach Destinations That Rival International Retirement Havens

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Everyone talks about retiring in Portugal, Mexico, or Panama. But almost no one asks the simpler question first: what if you don’t need to leave the United States at all? Before you study residency permits in another language, it’s worth looking closer to home. What We Actually Measured Postcard beauty is not a retirement strategy.

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