BEST COUNTRIES TO LIVE:

SOUTH AFRICA   South Africa is definitely one of the best countries in Africa to visit, work, and live. With miles of coastline, mountains, cities, and savannahs, what’s there not to love? Cape Town is one of the most advanced cities on the entire continent, and is perfect fit for anyone seeking work in media, advertising, and technology. Other popular locations for foreign workers are Jozi (Johannesburg) and Durban. Teach English or work with a multinational or in government. KENYA  Forget what you think you know about Kenya from The Lion King. It is so much more than a safari destination or elephant graveyards. In fact, Kenya is one of the eastern region’s major movers and shakers, which means there are plenty of jobs to be had. This nation is the best place to live in Africa because it’s not only ecologically diverse, but also home to thriving world cities, like Nairobi. Work in finance, journalism, or economics in palm-fringed port city Mombasa or step into the

UNITED STATES  The United States of America has long been considered by its citizens to be the greatest country on Earth. For decades, politicians and citizens alike have proudly talked about the “American Dream”, a dream of a country united in a belief in democracy, liberty, opportunity and equality. The country is home to some of the top universities in the world,  including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CANADA Canada is a great place to live and work. In fact, Canada is ranked as the second-best country in the world behind Germany, from a field of 60 countries for overall sustainability, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, economic influence and most importantly, quality of life.  

JAPAN From traditional practices such as tea ceremonies, martial arts, kimono wearing, to its modern influences in fashion, cuisine, music, and arts, Japanese culture is so multifaceted. When you live in Japan, you can truly immerse yourself and see many aspects of this unique nation that you can’t experience as a tourist. SOUTH KOREA South Korea are very happy with their personal safety (93% satisfied vs. 81% globally), the quality of medical care (79% vs. 65% globally), and the transportation infrastructure (97% vs. 68% globally). 

ARGENTINA Argentina offers many excellent options for long-term living, with expats residing throughout the country, and not only in Buenos Aires. Many fall in love with the mystique and cultural vibe of Buenos Aires, "the Paris of South America," and choose to stay permanently. It is the easiest area to live in Argentina as an expat, with a large community that includes many foreigners and locals who speak English.  BRAZIL More than the top destination for Carnival celebrations in the world, more than the location of much of the Amazon as well as so much natural beauty, Brazil is a huge, vibrant, multicultural, multiracial nation and economy gaining ground as a top relocation destination as well... for those who can afford it. ECUADOR Ecuador is an excellent country to spend time  studying Spanish , for both children and adults. There are many K-12 bilingual International schools (English and British) in Quito. There are also many  volunteer opp

DENMARK Denmark’s often called the happiest country in the world – and with good reason. There’s a balance between work and family life, high education standards, and a thriving business climate. GERMANY Efficiency and punctuality. The benefits of German efficiency include clean public areas (except for Berlin’s plentiful graffiti), tidy parks and plenty of bureaucracy. NORWAY Norway boasts the highest concentration of fjords in the world, along with masses of woodlands. So if you love the outdoors, it’s a great place to be.   Its cities offer a relaxed, cosmopolitan lifestyle with all the usual bars, clubs and restaurants.

#1 UNITED KINGDOM  The United Kingdom is a highly developed nation that exerts considerable international economic, political, scientific and cultural influence. Located off the northwest corner of Europe, the country includes the island of Great Britain – which contains England, Scotland and Wales – and the northern portion of the island of  Ireland . #2 AUSTRALIA Australia is considered a wealthy nation with a market-based economy that has a comparatively high gross domestic product and per capita income. Its economy is driven by the service sector and the export of commodities. #3 FRANCE France is one of the world’s oldest countries, and its reach extends around the globe through science, politics, economics and perhaps above all, culture. The World Bank classifies France as a wealthy, high-income nation. France has a rich cultural  heritage . #4 ITALY  Italy is so wonderful that its capital city Rome is almost outdone by

Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. Then, one day, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. I want to help speed up the process and help you avoid my mistakes (and I often make a lot of them), so I put together this video  of my best travel tips that cover everything under the sun to help you reach your full travel ninja potential.