Expat Guide Resources

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Traveling

• The 5 flight hacks every traveler should know. By @flystein
• Nine travel apps for your next trip abroad. By @simoneokkels

Digital Nomads

• Here’s why the life of a #digitalnomad isn’t always what it seems
• An easy, step by step guide to becoming a digital nomad. By @MeetTheRebels
• Make it happen: How to find your niche. By Simone Okkels
• What You Should Know If You Want to Work Remotely and Travel the World. By @thewildwong on @lifehacker
• How to quit your day job and move abroad in 7 steps By @xonecole
• Living And Working In Paradise: Insights from a pioneer in digital nomadism and coworkations. By Michael @Bodekaer
• Nomad Entrepreneur: Building a Startup While Travelling. By @BecomeNomad
• Being a Digital Nomad: The Best and the Worst - Nikki’s Top 5 Pros & Cons of living a nomadic lifestyle. By @PinkTangent
• What I Learned When I Gave Up the ‘9 to 5’. By digital nomad @JacobLaukaitis
• Why you should hire digital nomads. By digital nomad @JacobLaukaitis on @TheNextWeb
• Are you ready to become a Digital Nomad. By @sarahtreleaven via @ElleCanada
• 5 Things To Consider Before Becoming A Digital Nomad. By @TravelPulse
• Five Websites For Finding The Best Places To Work On Earth. By Forbes
• The 6 Best Sites for Finding Remote Work. By The Remote Nomad
• Digital nomads land dream jobs thanks to Estonian startups. By The Star Online
• 6 companies that make being a digital nomad a lot easier. By The Next Web
• How the startup world is bringing digital nomadism closer to reality. By TechCrunch
• e-Residency in Estonia for Digital Nomads. By backpackme
• Why are so many digital nomads becoming “e-Residents” of Estonia? By @LeapIN_EU
• 9 reasons every digital nomad needs LeapIN
• Best locations to start as a Digital Nomad. By @thisiszackyoung via @LeapIN_EU
• Coworking spaces around the world. By Mashable
• Roam help people ditch their corporate offices and stressful commutes in favor of upscale “co-living” spaces in dream destinations around the globe. By Fortune
• Co-Living Company @roamcoliving Lets You Sign a Lease to Live All Around the World. By @mymodernmet
• Housepreneurs Bali
• Best sites for temporary housing
• Working Remotely Around The World: Workspaces To Explore
• Nomad Pass - work anywhere
• Refuga travel with entrepreneurs

USA

Moving to The USA

• The official gateway to the U.S.A.
• Entrepreneur Pathways - A Resource for Immigrant Entrepreneurs by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Coming to America for Entrepreneurs - Visas for Entrepreneurs [infographic]
• Moving To The USA: A Guide For Expats. By @TransferWise
• The Expat Woman, San Francisco, CA @TheExpatWomanUS

MOVING FROM THE USA

• Your Guide for Moving Internationally from the U.S. By MyMove
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Starting a Business as a Non-Resident

• How to start a business in the USA as a non-resident. By @TransferWise​​​​​​​

US EXPATS

• Best Places To Retire in the World
  
• Medicare for U.S. Expats: Guide and Moving Abroad Checklist

Silicon Valley

Getting Around

• Use the app "Detour" if you come to visit. It gives you a unique insight into some of the city's hidden gems.
• The tech Valleys of the Valley description and map (map is missing the Collaborative Economy/Mobile commerce district in Soma/Mission district)
• 16 Silicon Valley landmarks you must visit on your next trip
• Steve Blank's Guide to the Real Silicon Valley
• Your guide to Silicon Valley by Miriam Olsson Jeffery at DiDigital (in Swedish)
• Things to do in Silicon Valley? Here are 9 suggestions for the tech tourist. By @breakit_se (in Swedish)
• Yvonne Ericsson is the queen of enterprise techtourism management in Silicon Valley. By @breakit_se (in Swedish)
• Your guide to San Francisco. By Joel Enquist
• Things I learned after I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area
• San Francisco Bay Area Bucket List. By @AAA_ViaMagazine
• The Ultimate San Francisco Bucket List: 49 Amazing Adventures To Do in 2016
• 21 Best Things To Do In The San Francisco Bay Area, As Explained By Locals
• A First-Timer's 50 Hours In San Francisco by San Francisco Travel Association
• The returning visitor's 50 hours in San Francisco by San Francisco Travel Association
• 36 hours in San Francisco by The New York Times
• Thrillist San Francisco
• The Coolest Jazz Clubs in San Francisco. By AllTheRooms
• Things to Do in San Francisco With Kids. By AllTheRooms
• 10 Awesome Things to Do in San Francisco. By AllTheRooms
• Your Guide to 48 Hours in San Francisco. By AllTheRooms
• San Francisco Travel
• Where to Eat the Best Brunch in San Francisco
• The 16 Coolest Outdoor And Patio Bars In SF
• Always Super: 50 Places To east and Drink in San Francisco
• Top 100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants 2016. by The San Francisco Chronicle
• The hottest restaurants in San Francisco
• A local’s guide to Californian wineries By Matador Network
• The VICE Guide to San Francisco: Where to Eat
• California Bucket List: 50 Things To Do Before You Die
• Tipping Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Tipping in the Modern Age
• Stroll, Hike and Trek: From the Coast to the Bay, the South Bay to the Mid-peninsula, The Peninsula Open Space Trust new guide is sure to get you out into the fresh air and on the trails that best meet your ability level.
• 21 Weird Facts About Northern California That You Probably Don’t Know

Car Sharing Services

• City Car Sharing
• Flexcar

Finding a Place to Stay

• The Best and Worst Things About 33 of SF’s ‘Hoods
• San Francisco housing costs are pricing startups out of their dreams
• Bay Area Home Prices by Transit Stop
• SF rents shown for Muni stops. They're much higher along hilltops. By Thrillist
• Comparison guide for U.S. cities and cost of living. By MyMove

• ​​​​​​​StartupHouse is a co-location space and home for international entrepreneurs in San Francisco. See also DiDigital article (in Swedish)
• Where to Live? Ask an App. By New York Times
• AirBnB Rent a room, apartment or house short term from local hosts instead of a hotel room
• HomeAway
• Roomorama - Find Vacation Rentals and Short Term Accommodations Worldwide
• AllTheRooms
• San Francisco Vacation Rentals by AllTheRooms
• HouseTrip - vacation rentals
• FlipKey - is a vacation rental marketplace with more than 300,000 homes and rooms around the world
• Startup Retreats - the best remote work communities and coliving spaces to retreat at
• Craigslist Rent a room , apartment or house for longer term
• Couchsurfing connects travelers with a global network of people willing to share in profound and meaningful ways, making travel a truly social experience
• San Francisco Bay Area Teleport finds you the best place to live around Silicon Valley and the broader San Francisco Bay Area
• 5 New Travel Startups Bringing Co-Living Into the Travel Industry
• Technology is finally changing the apartment rental experience

Moving to Silicon Valley

• Key information about San Francisco Bay Area by Teleport
• What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know Before Moving to Silicon Valley By John Rampton
• Lessons In Moving Your Startup Overseas To Silicon Valley By Emil Eifrem
• So, you are going to Silicon Valley. Are you ready?
• So you want to move your start-up to Silicon Valley... Now what?
• ​​​​​​​What is it Like to Live in Silicon Valley?
• An honest guide to the San Francisco startup life
• 5 Reasons why European Startups should Expand to the U.S. !
• Silicon Valley Then and Now: To Invent the Future, You Must Understand the Past
• Why California Is Such a Talent Magnet. By Harvard Business Review

Practical Advice

• Teleport Directory for moving tools and resources
• Banking for Expatriates by Bank of the West [Disclaimer: Sponsor of Silicon Vikings]
• 10 Tips for International Relocation. By Jan Chipchase
• Top 5 things to do before moving overseas. By Expat Child

Expat Community

• USA expat Community for expatriates in the USA by Inter Nations
• San Francisco expat Community for San Francisco expats by Inter Nations
• EuroCircle for European expatriates in San Francisco
• Silicon Valley expat Community for Silicon Valley expats by Inter Nations
• EuroCircle for European expatriates in Silicon Valley
• The Problem With Being A Long Time Expat. By @BBC_Capital
• Expat Business Directory. By Expat Child

Visiting California

• 72 hours in Santa Barbara: Going to California to visit mythical Silicon Valley and the upcoming tech scene in Los Angeles? Don’t forget about the city in between; Santa Barbara. By @simoneokkels
• San Francisco Bay Area by Wikipedia
• Visit California
• A guide for local insiders to hidden San Francisco Bay treasures
• ​​​​​​​California Bucket List: 50 Things To Do Before You Die

Europe

• The World through expat eyes 2016 reports by @InterNationsorg
• With start in 2021 will U.S. and 60 other non-EU citizens need to apply for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) visa waiver when they travel to the EU. Please note that dual U.S. and EU citizens are exempt from ETIAS
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Nordics

• Routes North - independent travel guide to Denmark and Sweden
• Scandinavia Standard, Scandinavian lifestyle for English-reading locals & travelers
• Here's why Scandinavians are so good at speaking English
• Teleport Directory for moving tools and resources
• Locals' guide to food, drink and hotels in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and Reykjavik. By The Guardian
• ​​​​​​​How to Travel Between Copenhagen and Stockholm. By Scandinavia Standard

Denmark

Overview

• Denmark.dk - The official gateway to Denmark
• Expat life and work in Denmark by Worktrotter
• How To Move To Denmark In 2023. The Danish government has made several changes to its immigration policy to ease the path to residency in Denmark for non-Europeans. By David Nikel via Forbes
• Moving to #Denmark? Let the app 'Move to Dk' help you step by step
• Five Reasons Why Living In Denmark Gave Me The Chance To Become a Successful Entrepreneur. By Melanie Haynes @Dejligedays
• How to live in Denmark by Kay Xander Mellish @How2LiveInDK
• The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell @mshelenrussell
• The secret to happiness? Why all need to embrace the simple, cosy pleasures of Danish 'hygge' By The Telegraph
• Denmark expat Community for expatriates in Denmark by Inter Nations

Copenhagen

• Copenhagen expat Community for Copenhagen expats by Inter Nations
• Helsingborg International Connections - expat community in the Greater Copenhagen region. @HIC_Helsingborg
• Key information about Copenhagen by Teleport
• City Mapper Copenhagen
• Moving to CPH? Here's a playbook to get you started.
• Copenhagen is the world’s best city for talent
• No city is better than Copenhagen at attracting talent. By Nordic Startup Bits
• Copenhagen gets spouses of foreign nationals into work. By Confederation of Danish Industry
• International Dual Career Network (IDCN) - Copenhagen
• Nest Copenhagen - inside the world's largest co-living space for entrepreneurs
• Copenhagen Startup Flats and Flatshares Facebook Group
• Visit Copenhagen
• The Insider’s Guide to Copenhagen. By AirBnB
• A Lost Sailors Guide to Windy Copenhagen. By Sondre Sommerfelt
• 32 Things to Do in Copenhagen (Attractions and Activities). By Tripplo
• 36 Hours in Copenhagen (2018). By @nytimes
• How to Spend 48 Hours in Copenhagen
• Six Reasons To Visit Copenhagen In 2018
• Where to stay and eat in Copenhagen on a budget

Aarhus

• Aarhus expat Community for Aarhus expats by Inter Nations
• Move Over, Copenhagen: In Denmark, It’s All About Aarhaus
• International Dual Career Network (IDCN) - Jutland-Funen
• What to See and Where to Eat in Denmark’s Second-Largest City. By New York Times

Estonia

Overview

• Estonia - official gateway to Estonia
• Eesti.ee - gateway to Estonia
• Estonia expat Community for expatriates in Estonia
• Settling in Estonia will become easier for foreign specialists
• The Estonian Startup Visa program
• Ten unique places to visit in Estonia
• Why entrepreneurs love #eEstonia- your guide to e-residence, incorporation and offshore banking. By @Thinkstr1

Tallinn

• Tallinn expat Community for Tallinn expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Tallinn by Teleport
• Time Out In Tallinn - Estonia's Capital Secrets
• 3 Months in Tallinn, Estonia: The Real Deal with Isabel Hirama at Jobbatical
• ​​​​​​​Quips - Living in Tallinn? Need help finding top local places, people & businesses? @QuipsOfficial
• My favourite restaurants and cafés where to eat out in Tallinn. By Kristina Luup via Estonian World

  ↵Tartu

• Key information about Tartu by Teleport
• Tartu is steadily building an image of a great place for #startups and aspiring talents

Finland

  ↵Overview

• This is Finland - The official gateway to Finland
• Nuggets of Knowledge for Nerds visiting Finland. By Senja Larsen
• Read about Finnish people, technology and business in the 2016 edition of thisisFINLAND magazine
• It’s Time to Discover the World’s Best Kept Secret — Finland By Huffington Post
• These are the 19 best countries for raising a family, as voted by expats: #1 Finland. By Independent
• Finland expat Community for expatriates in Finland by Inter Nations
• Relocating to Finland – Guide for Expats by EuroCircle
• Relocating to Finland­? Several factors will affect your tax treatment by @Verouutiset

  ↵Helsinki

• HEL YEAH! - The official gateway to Helsinki #visithelsinki
• This is Helsinki
• Helsinki expat Community for Helsinki expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Helsinki by Teleport
• The Helsinki Guide. By @SlushHQ
• GUIDE TO HELSINKI - From bars and saunas to hotels and public transportation, this is your guide to the happiest city on Earth. By @SlushHQ (Sept 2022)
  
• Sam Inkinen: 10 things that make Helsinki very special
• Is This Nordic City the Next Capital of Cool? By Vogue
• 10 Essential Things to Do in Helsinki in One Day. By Sara Rodriguez
• 10 things that surprised me in Helsinki. By Liz Carlson @YoungAdventures
• 36 Hours in Helsinki, Finland. By New York Times
• 72 hours in #Helsinki? Here's how to spend it. By Going Awesome Places

Iceland

  ↵Overview

• Iceland.is - The official gateway to Iceland
• Iceland expat Community for expatriates in Iceland by Inter Nations

  ↵Reykjavik

• ‘Awesome Reykjavik’ launches to assist people settling in Reykjavik
• Reykjavík expat Community for Reykjavík expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Reykjavik by Teleport

Latvia

  ↵Overview

• Latvia.eu - The official gateway to Latvia
• Latvia expat Community for expatriates in Latvia by Inter Nations
• Latvia: Europe's Nation of Introverts. By BBC World

  ↵Riga

• Live Riga
• Riga expat Community for Riga expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Riga by Teleport

Lithuania

  ↵Overview

• Lithuania - The official gateway to Lithuania
• Lithuania expat Community for expatriates in Lithuania by Inter Nations

  ↵Vilnius

• Vilnius expat Community for Vilnius expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Vilnius by Teleport
• VilNews - the voice of international Lithuania

Norway

  ↵Overview

• Norway.no - The official gateway to Norway
• Norway expat Community for expatriates in Norway by Inter Nations
• The Cities of Norway. By Life in Norway
• Norway Immigration Guide. By Life in Norway
• The Ultimate Guide to Moving to Norway. By Life in Norway
• Preparing to Move to Norway. By Life in Norway
• How To Become A Permanent Resident of Norway. By Life in Norway
• How To Become A Norwegian Citizen. By Life in Norway
• The 10 best countries for expats to work in: #5 Norway. By Business Insider Nordic
• These are the 19 best countries for raising a family, as voted by expats: #6 Norway. By Independent
• Things You Must Know Before Moving to Norway. By Life in Norway
• Learn Fluent Norwegian in Six Months. By Life in Norway
• Numbers in Norwegian. By Life in Norway
• Norway Stats: Facts & Figures in 2020. By Life in Norway
• Learn Norwegian Online
• App Review: Learn Norwegian with Duolingo. By Life in Norway
• App Review: Learn Norwegian with Memrise. By Life in Norway

  ↵Oslo

• Oslo expat Community for Oslo expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Oslo by Teleport
• ​​​​​​​36 Hours in Oslo. By New York Times (2018)

  ↵Bergen

• Bergen expat Community for Bergen expats by Inter Nations
• 36 Hours in Bergen, Norway. By @nytimes

  ↵Stavanger

• Stavanger expat Community for Stavanger expats by Inter Nations
• Stavanger Travel Guide. By David Nikel

  ↵Trondheim

• Trondheim expat Community for Trondheim expats by Inter Nations
• Weekend Guide to Trondheim by David Nikel

Sweden

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• Sweden.se - The official gateway to Sweden
• Sharing Sweden - your one-stop source for material about Sweden
• Moving to Sweden for work: Your planning guide. By The Swedish Institute
• 20 things to know before moving to Sweden by Sweden.se
• Information om Sverige the portal for new arrivals that will make life in the Swedish society easier!
• Newbie Guide to Sweden @NewbieGuideSwe
• Sweden expat Community for expatriates in Sweden by Inter Nations
• Best apps for newcomers to Sweden: From making friends to finding jobs. By @sweappscene
• The best tips for a move to Sweden (from people who've been there, done that). By @TheLocalSweden

• A beginner's guide to buying an apartment in Sweden. By The Local Sweden
• StayInSweden.com will help you to find the best accommodation in Sweden
• homii - sub-letting - At most, 6 degrees away from finding an apartment (in Swedish)
• Qasa - rent an apartment, house or room with a secure rental agreement
• Samtrygg - Safe appartment subleasing

• List of blogs managed by Americans living in Sweden

• Bee Swedish help you to achieve cultural and linguistic fluency in Sweden
• Swedish for Professionals - tailored Swedish language courses and business culture training for global talents in Sweden

• How To Move To Sweden In 2024. By @davidnikel via @Forbes
  
• New in Danderyd and Sweden - all you need to know about moving to, livining in and enjoying in life in Sweden @SwedenNew
• How to move to Sweden and become a Swedish citizen. By Business Insider Nordic
• These are the 19 best countries for raising a family, as voted by expats: #5 Sweden. By Independent

• Grow Internationals offers post-relocation support and services to companies and organizations with international talents and expats in Sweden
• Relocate to Sweden help your international recruits with all the practicalities of moving to Sweden

• How to kick-start your Swedish career: Six top tips for job seekers. By @thelocalsweden
• Working with Swedes? This guide from @thelocalsweden will come in handy to avoid any major faux pas!
• Why the Swedish Startup Scene Works For the Expat - A country with incubators, accelerators, startup hubs and networking groups aplenty. By Ariel Kramer on Wall Street Journal
• The 10 best countries for expats to work in: #3 Sweden. By Business Insider Nordic

  ↵Stockholm

• One day in Stockholm – here’s everything you should do for the ultimate layover. By Business Insider Nordic
• 36 Hours in Stockholm. By @ingridkwilliams via @nytimes
• Stockholm Guide for expats by Grow Internationals @GrowInts
• Stockholm - The best city for working families? by BBC
• An Honest Guide to the Stockholm, Sweden Startup Life by Niklas Agevik CEO Instabridge
• Stockholm expat Community for Stockholm expats by Inter Nations
• Key information about Stockholm by Teleport
• City Mapper Stockholm
• A guide to the Swedish capital's different neighbourhoods. By @RoutesNorth
• Five reasons to live in Stockholm, Sweden. By Financial Times
• Why you should consider moving to Stockholm... By Richard Downes
• Why move to Stockholm?
• Find a home. By Invest Stockholm
• Stockholm Startup Flats and Flatshares Facebook Group
• Talent Housing - Urban apartment hotels and venues for talent in Stockholm
• How to find housing in Stockholm? Mihaela Novac discovered Qasa.se & realised the suburbs were really close.

Gothenburg

• Gothenburg expat Community for Gothenburg expats by Inter Nations
• ​​​​​​​The alternative city guide to Gothenburg, Sweden by The Guardian
• Key information about Gothenburg by Teleport
• Move to Gothenburg Your guide to moving to, living, working and studying in the Gothenburg region. By the Global Talent Gothenburg/West Sweden project
• 36 Hours in Gothenburg, Sweden. By The New York Times

Lund

• Lund International Citizen Hub
• What it's like to live and study in Lund, Sweden By Lena Tarasyuk
  

Malmö

• Malmö expat Community for Malmö expats by Inter Nations
• Helsingborg International Connections - expat community in the Greater Copenhagen region. @HIC_Helsingborg
• The best and worst things about life in Malmö, Lund and Skåne in general. By @TheLocalSweden
• Malmö is a paradise for creative people. By @TheLocalSweden
• Seven happy reasons to visit Malmö, Sweden By Twourism
• Scandinavia’s most diverse city has taken in record numbers of immigrants fleeing conflict, but its startup culture, lifestyle and food scene also makes it magnet for expats. By @maddysavage @BBC_Capital

Uppsala

• Uppsala expat Community for Uppsala expats by Inter Nations