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More Than Just Travel Tips
While Join Me Abroad is focused on helping you go abroad and work remotely, this blog covers more than visas and destinations.
You’ll also find posts on the tools, software, gear, and even AI that make the digital nomad lifestyle possible. Think of it as your resource hub—for both the journey and the work that funds it.
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Work Remotely with Mercor: Global AI Training Roles for Freelancers, Expats, and Digital Nomads
Mercor is hiring remote contractors to support AI training across fields like customer service, software development, design, legal, and more. These roles pay well, are fully remote, and are a great fit for expats, digital nomads, or anyone seeking location-independent income. Some regional restrictions apply.
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2 min read
Legit Remote Job Links – For Expats, Digital Nomads, and Freelancers
The following sites offer legit remote job listings. No paywalls. No scams.
Leota
1 min read
Visas Types – The Basics
Traveling abroad often requires understanding the specific rules and regulations of your destination country. Depending on your...
Leota
3 min read
Expat and Digital Nomad Health Insurance
Health Insurance Abroad – A Visa Requirement If you’re planning to live abroad, chances are you’ll need health insurance to get your visa...
Leota
6 min read
Why I No Longer Recommend NordVPN: A Support Nightmare
As an expat or digital nomad, a VPN is an essential tool, not just for accessing region-locked content, but for maintaining privacy and security on unfamiliar networks.
Leota
2 min read
AI Powered Searches — Perplexity vs GPT: The Right Tool for the Search Job
Whether you’re an expat or digital nomad in a foreign country trying to get local information, or an employee digging up employment law with citations, knowing where and how to find information is key.
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5 min read
The Lack of Truth in Hiring
Performative Promises and Bait-and-Switch Tactics
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4 min read
Why I Don’t Charge by the Word
Because writing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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3 min read
Why I Built WritingPortfolio.blog (and Why I’m Done Writing for Free)
Every freelancer hits a point where they realize the hustle is rigged.
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3 min read
Why I Don’t Paywall My Newsletter That Includes Remote Job Links
…and how it just landed me my first Buy Me a Coffee tip
Leota
3 min read
Freelancer, Expat, or Digital Nomad. How ‘Passive Income’ Became the Scam of the Remote Work Era
If you are a freelancer, expat, or wanting to become a digital nomad, you've probably Googled “passive income ideas” more than once.
Leota
6 min read
From Crickets to Crustaceans: Is It Gross, or Just What You’ve Been Taught?
“We thank the lifeforms who gave up their lives so ours could continue. Bless the food.”
Leota
4 min read
Mirror or Minion: The Sycophancy Problem in AI
LLMs are trained to complete text sequences and respond in ways that match the user’s tone and intent. If you’re kind, it’s kind. If you’re sarcastic, defensive, angry — it will start to reflect that too.
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4 min read
Why I Don’t Run Ads on JoinMeAbroad.com
And why I think more sites should do the same. Ads, ads everywhere! It’s not a pet peeve — it’s a full-blown hatred. We’ve all been...
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2 min read
Remote Work Is Real — But So Are the Scams
9 Surefire Ways to Spot a Scam — and How to Protect Yourself Recently I applied to a remote gig. The role looked legit. The company had a...
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3 min read
Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch
There’s a lot of fear floating around about AI. That it’s going to take jobs. Replace creativity. Wipe out entire industries. And...
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2 min read
What If It Doesn’t Work Out?
Facing the fear of failure when you move abroad So you’re thinking about moving abroad. It sounds amazing, right? Cheaper living, better...
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3 min read
Learn a New Language for Free Before You Move Abroad
Moving to a new country is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you don’t speak the local language. While you don’t...
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2 min read
Housing: A Crucial Step in Your Move Abroad
Finding suitable housing is one of the most important, yet challenging aspects of relocating abroad. While some visa-sponsored jobs...
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1 min read
The Expat Catch-22: Bank and Phone Setup
Have you seen those hilarious social media videos about the challenges of renting in Japan, France, China, and other countries? While...
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5 min read
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