The Prepared Expat

Equipping you to survive and thrive as an expat. By @markdmill.

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Orbiting Home: Surviving Expat Life with Astronaut Wisdom

Astronaut Scott Kelly's year in space offers profound lessons for expats. From embracing longing to appreciating what's missed to strengthening connections, learn how these insights help expats ...
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@premium @premium any response to this?

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@premium I need a refund; I was traveling where X was blocked when Premium auto-renewed, so I couldn't cancel it in advance. I've now canceled it, but need a refund. Bizarrely I'm unable to DM you despite it saying my Premium is active until next year

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ICYMI - Family Flight Plan: Expert Strategies for Traveling with Children

Flying with kids can be stressful, but the right prep makes all the difference! From surviving layovers to packing must-haves like snacks, activities, and motion sickness remedies, this guide has everyt...

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Next steps for The Prepared Expat!

As we enter a new lunar calendar year, read about some changes coming to The Prepared Expat in the year ahead!

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ICYMI - Context is King: Discovering Language Through Life

To gain fluency and communicate across cultures, it's more important to know how to use a word than to know its meaning. Read why this is and how you can adjust your study for maximum benefit.

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ICYMI - Leave Before It’s Late: How Movement Saves Lives

When danger looms, the best survival strategy is simple: leave early. The Good Earth and history prove that movement saves lives—whether fleeing famine, war, or disaster. Expats must plan ahead, ensuring they have the r...

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Happy Lunar New Year!

Whether you celebrate Lunar New Year or not, The Prepared Expat sends greetings to you around the world!

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2FA or Not 2FA: The Expat's Guide to Secure Logins

Need to get a password via text message? This award-winning guide breaks down the best options for expats so you can securely access your accounts from anywhere in the world.

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ICYMI - Cultural Taxonomies, Part 2: A Deep Dive

Discover how cultural taxonomies shape the way we see the world—from human nature to time, nature, and social roles. This deep dive into Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s insights will help you navigate cultural differences, avoid mis...

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No Context, No Clue: Why Expats Miss the Point (and What to Do About It)

Ever feel like everyone’s in on a joke you don’t get? As an expat, missing cultural context is like watching a movie without subtitles. This article uncovers why symbols, referenc...
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ICYMI How Not to Be Raging Mad at Your Host Culture, Part 2

Cultural differences can frustrate or enrage you, but they don't have to. Here's a proven 4-step process that will help you respond with humility, charity, and understanding, no matter how aggravating the difference ...

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Phonetic Finesse: The Art of Being Understood

Close enough is often not good enough. Learn why phoneme differences and hearing challenges produce obstacles in communication and, more importantly, how you can overcome those challenges so that you are un...
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ICYMI - Banking on Backup: Financial Redundancy for Expats

Frozen bank accounts are common and a hassle, especially as an expat. Learn how to avoid the hassle to your life with redundancy in this award-winning article.

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ICYMI - Banking on Backup: Financial Redundancy for Expats

Frozen bank accounts are common and a hassle, especially as an expat. Learn how to avoid the hassle to your life with redundancy in this award-winning article.

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@JoshuaSheats I feel like this is up your alley.

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Between Two Worlds: Surviving as an Expat When Countries Clash

When countries clash, the stakes are higher for expats. Explore practical strategies for navigating the tense reality of living between two worlds. Don’t wait—get informed, stay safe, and t...
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Enjoy the last day of the year with the 2024 TP Awards!

Half tongue-in-cheek, half year-in-review, they're a fun way to see if you missed anything important on The Prepared Expat and chuckle and maybe, just maybe, learn something at the same time.

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The 2024 TP Awards!

The Prepared Expat celebrates its first year by distributing the TP Awards, including The Accidentally Viral, Can't Unsee That, Biggest Flop, & Control-Z Awards.

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Merry Christmas!

I wish you a most wonderfully Merry Christmas this year!

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