The article Becoming an Expat by Jessica Spiegel contains some very good advice on what to do when you decide to become an expat.

Most of the die-hard travelers I know have, at one time or another, thought, “I want to live abroad!” Very few, however, do much more than take extended vacations. Why? Because the journey between having the idea to move to another country and actually doing it can be long, cumbersome, expensive, and just plain annoying. It’s a big challenge – but it’s absolutely something that can be achieved.

Indeed!

One of the central things to do is to choose the right country. For some, the country is not a matter of choice, but if it is some of the aspects to consider, according to the article, are:

• Immigration laws
  
• Employment
  
• Everyday life

I'd say we cover the first two in our expat country guide.

To learn about everyday life you'll need to talk to the locals or other expats already in the country you consider choosing. You can do that by contacting one of the members here. Of course, as we grow larger, this we actually become useful and provide part of the foundation for making a good choice.

It's good to see that the thoughts Thomas and I have had match up with the expectations of other people wanting to live abroad.