Beyond Relocating

Smoozitive proudly took home the Jury’s Coup de Cœur Prize at WILLA’s Women Pitch Party 2025, after weeks of preparation through the WILLA SEED program. Co-founders Gal and Maayan pitched, in French, for the first time, sharing their bold mission to help companies reduce failed relocations by focusing on the human side of the expat experience. This win marks another milestone in Smoozitive’s journey toward fundraising and scaling its impact in global mobility.

The Expat Life Cycle is a powerful framework that helps normalize the human highs and lows of relocating abroad. From the initial excitement to the messy middle and finally settling into a new sense of home, this article breaks down the 5 main stages of the journey and offers guidance to help you navigate each phase with more ease and self-compassion.

Spring has sprung in Seville, Spain with orange blossoms blooming throughout the city and their fragrance dancing all around you. Sprinkled in with spring showers are flamenco shows and snack breaks munching on churros and chocolate sauce.

When someone close to you moves abroad, your life changes too. This article explores how words shape the transition, for both the one leaving and those staying behind. Learn how to express support in a way that empowers, fosters connection, and strengthens relationships, no matter the distance.

Tuesdays and the monotony of routine scare me, but bouncing around on adrenaline forever probably isn’t sustainable (or maybe it is?!) Someone please help this overthinking expat who is constantly on the see-saw of adventure and regime (whoops - I meant routine!)

This article provides a practical and informative guide for individuals considering a move to Europe. It explores the reasons for moving abroad, such as cultural diversity, quality of life, and travel opportunities. The article also breaks down the essential steps for a successful international move, including determining visa requirements, finding a place to live, planning finances, researching healthcare options, preparing for cultural differences, and organizing the logist

Discover how to step out of the expat bubble and build meaningful connections with locals in Spain through practical, actionable strategies.

Witnessing the northern lights is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of us. Not only does Lapland offer you gorgeous views of the northern lights but also dogsledding, snowmobiling, sauna, ice fishing, and reindeer sledding experiences.

Living abroad is more than logistics—it’s about creating a balanced life. Discover how to nurture physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing for a fulfilling expat experience.