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A weekly conversation for professionals, founders and couples weighing a move abroad or a second base. Each episode follows one decision, such as where to live, how to move legally, or what daily life costs, and works through the evidence, the tradeoffs and who it suits. Researched from official sources, candid about the downsides, and never a city ranking. Companion to The Bigger Map newsletter.

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  1. 19h ago

    How much do you need to earn to live abroad and keep your remote job?

    Picture it: a sunny Monday, a café by the sea, your laptop open. Same job, same team, same pay. So how much would you need to earn for a country to say "come and live here"? Lena and Sam go through four countries that welcome remote workers and the monthly income each one asks for: Spain (about €2,850), Greece (€3,500), Croatia (about €3,620, or savings instead) and Costa Rica (US$3,000, or US$4,000 with family). Plus what you could gain, who it's a great fit for, and four ways to make it work: check whether the figure is before or after tax, build a track record of income, talk to your employer, and plan for tax. This week's next step: pick one country, write down your monthly income, add anyone who'd move with you, and see how close you are to the bar. If you could live anywhere on the income you have right now, where would you pick? Reply to The Bigger Map newsletter and tell us. We'll ask before quoting anyone. Sources (checked 26 October 2026): Consulate General of Spain in New York, Telework visa: https://exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/nuevayork/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-teletrabajo.aspxSpain's 2026 minimum wage, Real Decreto 126/2026 (summary): https://www.fieldfisher.com/es-es/locations/espana/actualidad/salario-minimo-interprofesional-2026Croatia Ministry of the Interior, Temporary stay of digital nomads: https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/temporary-stay-of-digital-nomads/286833Embassy of Greece in London, Greece welcomes digital nomads: https://www.mfa.gr/uk/en/greece-welcomes-digital-nomads/Visit Costa Rica (Costa Rican Tourism Board), Digital nomad requirements: https://www.visitcostarica.com/digital-nomads/requirementsRounded figures are our own arithmetic from the official numbers. General research, not legal or tax advice. An immigration adviser in the destination can confirm what applies to you.

  2. Oct 20

    Trailer: Where could you live, and what would you give up?

    Ever scrolled photos of a city on the other side of the world and wondered: could I actually live there?The Bigger Map is a weekly conversation with Lena and Sam about where and how to live around the world. Each episode takes one real decision and asks two questions: what becomes possible here, and what do you give up? Choose: where to live, built around the life you want, not a top-ten list.Move: visas, work rules, first-year budgets, everything nobody puts on the postcard.Live: what daily life is really like once the holiday glow wears off.Researched from official sources, honest about the tradeoffs, and yes, there will be jokes. Follow so you don't miss an episode.

  3. Oct 20

    Can you legally do your job from the country you want to live in?

    Picture it: a sunny balcony, a coffee, your laptop open for the 9 a.m. call with your team back home. Then a tiny voice asks: am I actually allowed to be doing this here? Lena and Sam untangle the three checks to settle before working from another country: your immigration status, whether that status covers your kind of work, and whether your employer or contracts allow it. Along the way: why Schengen's 90/180 rule isn't a work permit, the UK's "side dish, not main course" rule for remote work, and what Spain's telework visa asks for. This week's next step: take four questions to your manager or HR before you book anything longer than a holiday. Do you allow work from this country, and for how long?Does it affect my payroll, tax withholding or social security?Does it create any obligations for the company in that country?Does my health or travel insurance cover me while working there?Have you worked from another country, legally or in the grey zone? Reply to The Bigger Map newsletter and tell us what you had to figure out. We'll ask before quoting anyone. Sources (checked 20 October 2026) GOV.UK: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor, Permitted Activities (PA 4(h))GOV.UK: Standard VisitorConsulate General of Spain in New York: Telework visaEuropean Commission: Schengen short stays (90/180)General research, not legal advice. An immigration adviser in the destination can confirm what applies to you.

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A weekly conversation for professionals, founders and couples weighing a move abroad or a second base. Each episode follows one decision, such as where to live, how to move legally, or what daily life costs, and works through the evidence, the tradeoffs and who it suits. Researched from official sources, candid about the downsides, and never a city ranking. Companion to The Bigger Map newsletter.

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  • Creator
    With Aim
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Bigger Map