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Moving to Miami from Colombia: A guide for newcomers

Moving to Miami from Colombia? Here's where many Colombians settle, what living in Miami costs, how to handle your Colombian documents from Florida and how to send money home.

Moving to Miami from Colombia: A guide for newcomers
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Life Abroad

How to find a job in Miami: A guide for newcomers

Starting over in Miami? Here's how to get your work permit and Social Security number, have your degree evaluated, adapt your résumé for U.S. employers and find job openings in the city.

Your First 30 Days in Miami: A Newcomer's Checklist
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Your First 30 Days in Miami: A Newcomer's Checklist

Moving to Miami brings sunshine, new neighbors, and a mountain of paperwork. Here's what to handle first: your driver's license, car registration, bank account, health coverage, transit card, and hurricane kit.

The Science of Homesickness: Why We Miss Home and How to Cope
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The Science of Homesickness: Why We Miss Home and How to Cope

Why homesickness happens, what it reveals about belonging, and simple ways to feel closer to home.

Moving to the US from Colombia: Your Financial Checklist
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Moving to the US from Colombia: Your Financial Checklist

Everything to sort out in your first months in the US if you're coming from Colombia: ITIN, bank account, work permit, consulate, and how to send money home.

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Living in Japan as a Foreigner: How to Read the Room and Feel at Home

Japan always leaves a strong impression on those who visit the country. Its cities are clean and efficient, public transport is known to be reliable, and everyday life often feels remarkably organized. These factors make it easy to understand why so many people choose moving to Japan as a foreigner: to live, work or study

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Venezuela Earthquake (2026): How to Help, Find Relief Resources, and Send Money

Many of our customers have loved ones in Venezuela. If that's you, we're thinking of you. Here's what you need to know: Information is based on updates from USGS, UN OCHA, IFRC, and other humanitarian organizations. Details may change as emergency response efforts continue. On the evening of June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

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More Than a Game: How Global Events Change the Way We Spend and Send Money Abroad

Global events like the 2026 world football championship bring more than goals, rivalries and packed stadiums. They reshape how people move, spend and manage money while being abroad, often across multiple countries at once. With the next tournament taking place across the United States, Mexico and Canada, fans are navigating not just different cities, but []

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How Migration Is Redefining National Teams in Global Sport

Modern sport no longer knows bounds. Whether it’s on football pitches, athletics tracks or basketball courts, the movement of people across countries and migration in sports has transformed how national teams are built and what they represent. Global competitions increasingly showcase squads made up of players with diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting a world where migration []

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CultureLife Abroad

International Dance Day: How Movement Connects Cultures

Dance is a timeless art expressed through movement. It has been used by humanity for millennia to convey meaning and emotions. To this day, dances hold memories and wisdom from ancestral times. They’re a powerful marker of identity that transcends borders and ages, bringing cultures together. That is why many migrants use dance as way []