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Welcome To Expat LifeStyles
Living abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life for a variety of reasons. Many… [more]
When Travelling in a Foreign Country, Ask Locals For References
When travelling to a foreign country for an extended stay, it's a good idea to ask locals for recommended… [more]
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Welcome To Expat LifeStyles
Living abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life for a variety of reasons. Many people begin their journey abroad with the idea of just getting away or seeking an adventure but what they discover is far more fulfilling. The culture and the opportunity to learn a new language are a couple of the auxiliary benefits people discover and it's quite common for foreigners to be adopted by the local communities they reside in abroad. I know this was the case for my wife and I who relocated to Tulum, Mexico over 4 years ago. What we also found were many like minded expats and other foreigners that were drawn to the area for it's natural beauty and found a way to make a life. … [Read More...]
Should You Purchase a Hack Proof Wallet Before Your Trip?
In case your not aware, the newest way for thieves to get your money is to simply stand behind you and point a scanner at your wallet. In fact, at the Defcon hacker conference in Las Vegas earlier this year, an Android software app called NFCProxy was introduced that can read data from contactless credit cards. A number of popular models of Android phones now come enabled with technology intended to allow for mobile payments with platforms like Google Wallet. But unfortunately, the savvy hacker can turn the technology intended to allow for mobile payments into a mobile card scanner. In fact, they tested the app right on stage by using a Nexus S phone to read the hosts own … [Read More...]
Don’t Let This Happen To You
Although the costs of health care in Mexico are significantly less expensive than in the U.S. or Canada, if something major happens to you internationally and you find yourself in a hospital, costs can add up quickly. As an expat living in Mexico, I have seen the importance of having international major medical insurance first hand. As a licensed insurance agent, the first thing I get asked is, "How much is it?". Typically, as soon as they hear the dollar amount, their reaction is either, "Well, I have gone this long without international insurance" or "Is there anything cheaper?" There are two things wrong with this reasoning: 1) Without your health, you will not be able to … [Read More...]
Price Isn’t Everything When Choosing A Health Care Policy
With so many different international health care policies available today, it can be difficult to pick out the best policy for your health care needs. In combination with all of the different insurance companies offering insurance, there are also many different health care plans to choose from. There are a few important factors to consider before you purchase your next international health care policy: Price Isn't Everything The cheapest policy may not provide you the best coverage. It is not possible for one insurance company to offer the exact same coverage for less than half the cost of another insurance company. Often times, you are not comparing apples to apples. If it … [Read More...]
Have A Health Care Ally While Traveling Abroad
Our International Major Medical Insurance is designed for individuals or families who live or work abroad, contract employees and people with dual residencies. As long as you reside outside your home country for 6 months a year or longer, you qualify. Your Own Medical Concierge One of the best and unique services our international major medical insurance provides is the Medical Concierge Program. With this program, a customer care representative will help you locate a physician or health care facility anywhere in the world when it matters the most. Customer care representatives are available to you no matter what time of day or night it is and there are never any vacations. If … [Read More...]