If you are a U.S. citizen traveling or living full time outside the United States, you can absolutely keep your existing U.S. bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and credit cards. But there are two things you must have in place to stay compliant and keep your accounts running without interruption: a U.S. physical residential address and …
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How I Get Insane Value From IHG Points as a Full-Time Traveler
Before I get into anything, let me be straight with you. This only works if you check all three boxes: You’re a US-based traveler that travels to Southeast Asia most of the time. You have or plan to get the Chase IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. This card is only available to US customers, …
How I Earn Points for Flights and Hotels While Traveling the World Full Time
In my previous post, I explained how I use points to book flights. In this post, I will show how I actually earn those points. I do not try to be fancy with points. I just use a few simple methods again and again. Over time, they add up and help me book flights and …
How I Book Award Flights Using Points and Miles
Because I travel full-time, I am very flexible with my dates and the cities I fly from or to. I do not always need to fly on a specific day, so I am able to play around with the dates and routes until I find a good deal. One tool I use almost every time …
How to Save Money on Accommodations While Traveling the World Full-Time
When I first started this nomadic life, one thing really surprised me. Staying in hotels and furnished apartments around the world full time was actually much cheaper than renting or owning a home in the United States. And the best part is everything is included. I do not have to think about electricity, water, internet, …
How to Manage U.S. Mail While Living Abroad or Traveling Full Time
Under the USA PATRIOT Act, all U.S. financial institutions are required to collect a valid physical residential address when you open or maintain a bank account in the USA. This requirement still applies even if you are living or traveling full-time outside the U.S. As a full-time US traveler, both inside and outside the US, …
International Health Insurance for U.S. Full-Time Travelers
I’ve personally tried these insurance options during my full-time travel, and I review them every year to make sure I’m using the one that fits my needs best. I also added a section at the end of this post for U.S. travelers who are 65 and older, since their insurance rules and options are a …
A Good Phone Setup for American Full-Time Travelers Abroad
If you are a full-time traveler from the United States heading abroad or living abroad, this setup is perfect for staying connected. All US banks and financial institutions require a phone number from a recognized US carrier that can receive multi factor authentication codes for identity verification and account security. This setup lets you keep …
How to Withdraw Cash in Other Countries with No ATM Fees
ATM fees can add up fast when you travel full-time internationally. After trying a few different banks, the two ATM debit cards that have worked best for me are the Charles Schwab debit card and the Fidelity Cash Management debit card. This post isn’t sponsored. It is just my honest advice from my experience. I’m …
Essential Steps to Take Before Starting Nomadic Life & Full-Time Travel
I travel the world full time, and these are the things I did before I started. You may find this checklist helpful too. 1. Test This Lifestyle Before Committing Before you make the decision to travel full time, I strongly recommend testing this lifestyle first. One of the best ways to do that is by …