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I Created A Year-Round, 12-month Travel Guide For Those Of Us Who Adore Comfy Climates
If you prefer living in eternal spring, here’s how you can do it while visiting or living in a new destination every month.
I spent my earliest years growing up on a Caribbean island on a lush, tranquil hilltop. During those years, I felt like I lived in a perpetual spring season. The climate wa...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 10, 2024
travel itinerary
travel planning
warm weather travel
What To Do About Your Home And Housing Needs When Moving Abroad
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Moving to a new country is challenging, and managing your home is likely the most significant decision when exploring this option.Â
Whether you're letting go of a permanent residence to travel the world or balancing property ownership from afar, the choices are as varied as they are impactful....
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 10, 2024
expat life
managing assets
movig abroad
Want To Travel More? Get Low-Cost Flights With These Three Expert Tools And Bonus Cost-Savings Tips
Do you dream of waking up to the sun rising over a beautiful Italian vineyard or sipping coffee in a quaint Parisian café?
This vision remains a dream for some, but others make becoming an expat and living abroad an actionable goal.
If you’re among the latter, moving abroad often starts with man...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 10, 2024
money tips
travel
20 Dream Destinations With Flexible Digital Nomad Visas
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Explore the 20 top countries and their visa requirements perfect for black women digital nomads seeking adventure, liberation, and flexibility.
As a woman dreaming of swapping your home office for a beachside café, I want to reassure you that you're not alone. I've had that dream, so I chose t...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 09, 2024
digital nomad visas
dream destinations
You Can Move To Costa Rica And Live The Pura Vida
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Have you ever imagined waking up surrounded by lush rainforests and minutes away from pristine beaches?
If this sounds like your kind of paradise, then Costa Rica should be the next pin on your map. As a destination I deeply considered before choosing Mexico City, I gathered many insights abou...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 09, 2024
costa rica
moving abroad
Important Considerations When Choosing Your New Home Country
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Are you dreaming of a life abroad? Maybe you're ready to pack your bags and make the move— but one big question lingers: will moving abroad actually make you happier? It's a question that can stir up a lot of excitement, but it's also a bit more complex than it might seem at first glance.
I've...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 09, 2024
choosing a new country
happiness
leave the us
moving abroad
Spend Six Unforgettable Weeks in Southeast Asia—Your Dream Itinerary
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From Bangkok to Singapore and more, here's your travel itinerary for exploring Southeast Asia over six fun-filled weeks.
Southeast Asia is my favorite region outside of the Caribbean. I can't resist the people, vibes, colors, culture, and food. And did I mention the vibe?
If you haven't yet vi...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 09, 2024
itinerary
southeast asia
travel
Island Hopping Magic From Capri to Catalina, Caribbean to Phang Nga Bay
A fun-filled exploration from one island to another, and the allure of island hopping. The life I lived for one exhilarating year! A sunlit dance from one island to another, the allure of island hopping is a tapestry of diverse landscapes, cultures, and tales waiting to be unveiled.
From the myt...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Nov 09, 2024
island hopping
solo travel
southeast asia
the caribbean
Make Money With Digital Products And Say Goodbye to Office Life
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Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of the sea outside your apartment window in your new home country.Â
As I write this post, I think of my time spent in beachfront apartments in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Yo Yao Yai, Thailand. I chose to share a beach scenario because I love be...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Oct 16, 2024
digital nomad income
digital products
monetizing your skills
From Full House to Passport Stamps: Steps I Took To Sell Everything To Move Abroad
Suppose you're anything like me and dream of trading your circumstances for an exciting new life abroad. In that case, this post covers my steps to clearing the clutter, selling my belongings, and maximizing my cash to fund my new lifestyle.Â
Managing my estate sale was an eye-opening experience...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Oct 09, 2024
diy
downsizing
funding your move abroad
leaving the us
moving abroad
selling your belongings
Selling Your Own Expertise vs. Working Remote Jobs For A Company
VIDEO: The embedded video below walks you through some of the content in "The Ultimate Digital Nomad Income Strategy Toolkit." [Learn more about the toolkit here.]
ARTICLE: This article discusses the pros and cons of being a digital nomad vs. working remotely for an employer. I also provide tho...
by Marcia Hylton aka Marcia Unbound —
Oct 02, 2024
digital nomad life
monetizing skills
Expat Women Share Stories of How Moving Abroad Transformed Them
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I recently asked a group of courageous women who had moved abroad what they were most proud of from their experience, and the responses were as varied as they were inspiring.Â
Each story's unique combination of discoveries and joys reveals much about the transformative power of stepping into n...
by Marcia Hylton —
Sep 26, 2024
becoming an expat
digital nomad
moving abroad
traveling abroad