Dec 9 Posted by Dan

Credit Cards – Curse or Blessing?

When my wife and I came to America eight years ago, we did not have any US credit history – just like every new expat. And we didn’t really care, because we did not even know how long our American adventure would last and how long we would stay here. We paid our cars in … read more

Dec 2 Posted by Dan

Pets on a Plane

Every soon-to-be expat with pet needs to make one of the most difficult decisions before starting the journey. Should I leave my beloved pet with friends or family back home or expose them to the stress and horrors of a plane ride without knowing, if they will make it out the plane alive? My wife … read more

Nov 25 Posted by Dan

Thanksgiving and the Shopping Craze

Thanksgiving in America is the time of big family gatherings, very bad traffic, skyrocketing hotel charges, lots and lots of food with leftovers that will last until Christmas, long lines and overnight camping in front of stores, and merchants who are making a killing, because the days after Thanksgiving are kicking off the most lucrative... read more

Nov 23 Posted by Dan

A Culinary Trip Around the World

I’ve been working on a little side project during the last couple months and now it’s finally done. My very first Expat Cuisine eBook! Best of all – it’s FREE and you can get a copy when you sign up to my newsletter here. I’ve reached out to 9 other expat bloggers and... read more

Nov 19 Posted by Dan

How to Earn a Commission On Your Own Purchase

Ever since I moved to America, I’ve always been on the look out for new ways to save on my spending, earning cash back or just landing good deals on stuff that I am going to purchase anyways. There are just so many great opportunities out there. Besides Travel Hacking to cut down on travel... read more

Nov 15 Posted by Dan

Cutting the Cord… and Your Monthly TV Bill

I remember how excited I was when I first signed up for my new TV, Internet and Phone package in my second week after moving to the US. A wide screen TV was one of our first pieces of furniture and of course we signed up for a bundle with over 100 channels plus some … read more

Nov 12 Posted by Dan

Simona from Perugia, Italy

I’ve had the pleasure to interview Italian expat and fellow blogger Simona, who’s been living in California for 20 years. She’s also sharing a lot of recipes in both English and Italian on her blog while teaching her readers the proper pronunciation of Italian ingredients. Where are you from originally? I was born and grew... read more

Nov 8 Posted by Dan

When Stuff Breaks

Aaaaah, convenience… that’s what I LOVE about America! I’ve just had the best experience with Lowe’s after having a semi-urgent emergency the other day – our washing machine broke after doing a decent job for over 6 years.  Let me start from the beginning… Our Whirlpool Cabrio top loader (in short: washing machine) started... read more

Nov 3 Posted by Dan

Kickstart Your Vision with Crowdfunding

“Please support my kickstarter”. Have you heard something like this from one of your friends lately? Kickstarter is the world’s largest crowdfunding platform, based in New York City. The company makes it possible for entrepreneurs, small businesses and creative individuals to raise money for their ideas or projects without having to rely on a... read more

Oct 29 Posted by Dan

Q&A: Open Container Laws, HOV and the $2 Bill

Why is drinking alcohol in public prohibited? In order to avoid public intoxication or even worse, being drunk behind the steering wheel, America has Open Container Laws that can slightly vary from state to state. In the majority of US states this law prohibits posession and/or consumption of open alcohol containers in public places like... read more

Oct 23 Posted by Dan

How to Become a Frequent Flyer Millionaire

Dividend miles programs have been out there for many years and even though I signed up and used Lufthansa’s frequent flyer program in the past, I never really paid closer attention to how you could take this system to the next level. I knew that I can earn miles with every flight and then hopefully … read more

Oct 20 Posted by Dan

Ming Lim from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Most expats have to travel a few hours to visit family back home, others, like Ming Lim, have to fly half around the globe and spend a full day and night on the plane to get there. She’s a Malaysian expat and blogger living in Washington, D.C. I had the pleasure to ask her a... read more

Oct 17 Posted by Dan

Armed to the Teeth – Gun Ownership in America

It’s not surprising that gun violence in the U.S. is much higher than in any other rich country in the world. There is just a huge number of firearms in the hand of American civilians, because it’s very easy to purchase a gun. New York journalist and author Stephen J. Dubner from Freakonomics.com was looking... read more

Oct 14 Posted by Dan

Attila from Pecs, Hungary

Attila moved to the U.S. almost at the same time than me and my wife and we’ve known each other ever since. I asked him to become the “Hungarian representative” for my blog and to share his journey with my readers. Here’s his expat story: Where are you from originally? I’m from Pecs, Hungary, but... read more

Oct 11 Posted by Dan

Claire from Bath, England

I’ve had the pleasure to interview Claire, a fellow blogger from the UK, about her experience in the U.S., after moving to Maryland with her husband and son a little over a year ago. She’s enjoying her new American life to the fullest and shares a little bit about it with us. Where are you... read more