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.

How Much You Need to Invest to Retire in Each European Country 1

How Much You Must Invest To Retire In Europe | Cost of Living

What if I told you that your choice of country to retire in Europe is… a million-dollar decision? That’s not an exaggeration. Many people believe you need to be a millionaire to retire in Europe. Yes, places like Ireland and Denmark demand millionaire budgets. But there are 18 other EU countries where you can retire […]

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Returning to the USA? Don’t Forget USCIS Certified Translations

Returning to the USA? Don’t Forget USCIS Certified Translations Moving back to the United States can be both exciting and overwhelming. One critical but often overlooked step is ensuring that your personal documents are ready for official use. If you have records issued outside the U.S., such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or academic transcripts,

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Pros and Cost of Living in The Balkans (Croatia, Bulgaria, etc)

Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro. Four countries, four completely different realities for expats. One has multiple and flexible paths for EU residency. Another lets you retire comfortably on just $1,035 a month, and a third has unbelievable real estate options. The twist? The country everyone assumes is the safe bet is not always the smart one.

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Image Annotation Outsourcing: Powering the Next Generation of AI

Artificial intelligence may appear magical on the surface, but behind every breakthrough is a foundation of data. From self-driving cars to medical diagnostics and e-commerce personalization, the ability of machines to “see” and interpret the world depends on one thing: annotated images. That’s why more and more companies are turning to image annotation outsourcing as

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How Much Would You Keep Of Your Pension in Each EU Country Cheapest Countries to Live in Europe C

Cheapest Countries to Live in Europe (Ranked all 27 in The EU)

One European country drains your pension so fast that living on $2,007 means serious debt. Yet, just a short flight away, you can enjoy life and still save 51% of your pension! The reason? The cost of living swings wildly in Europe. A beer might cost $2 in one city and $9 in another. Now,

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Cost of Living in South America – What $2,000 Buys You vs the US

What if I told you that the budget stressing you out every month in the US could make you wealthy in South America? $2,000. Same number, completely different life. In California, that budget puts you in a one-bedroom plus constant apprehension. In England, it means cutting corners, delaying travel, and worrying about bills. However, in

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12 Best Cities in Europe If You Hate Scorching Weather and Love a Low Cost of Living 4

12 Best Cool Weather Cities in Europe If You Hate Hot Climates

Imagine escaping scorching 40°C summers and bone-chilling -10°C winters, while renting a central apartment for under €450,  and enjoying good healthcare – all for a fraction of the costs. The problem? These splendid, but underrated cities get overlooked—and yeah, that’s partly my fault. In my last ranking of the best cities in Europe, one criticism

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5 Best Travel Apps for Europe – Easier, Cheaper, and Tastier

Planning a trip to Europe? I lost a lot of money in my first week in Europe. And I am not alone – I saw people burn over US$1200 doing simple mistakes. Travelers who overspend on food, get lost in train schedules, fall for scams, or rack up huge roaming bills. I made all those

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Live and Retire in South America ALL 10 Countries Ranked from Worst to Best Safest Cheapest and More 2

Live and Retire in South America? 10 Best Countries Ranked

What if I told you there are two South American countries where you can retire with a quality of life on par with Europe, but for a fraction of the cost, and with zero taxes on your Social Security pensions? But be warned: this is a continent that changes really fast. I am South American,

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