Global Living SITREP
Field notes from veteran entrepreneurs building businesses beyond U.S. borders.
These aren't travel blogs. They're operational reports from veterans who made the move — and built something on the other side.
Global LivingFirst Encounter: Expat Life
What No One Tells You Before You Land
The mission brief looked solid. The intel was good. But nothing fully prepares you for the first 72 hours on the ground — and what that gap means for your business.
More Field Reports Coming
New articles are added as veteran entrepreneurs share their experiences from the field. Check back — or take the readiness assessment to get notified.
Learn From the Ground, Not Just the Guidebooks
Most relocation websites focus on where to live. VERC focuses on how to build a successful life and business after you arrive. The Global Living Series takes you beyond tourism and relocation checklists — we travel to each destination to meet directly with in-country relocation advisors, business professionals, entrepreneurs, government representatives, and local experts.
Each Country Report Examines
- Business and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Residency and relocation considerations
- Cost of living and quality of life
- Income and business ownership options
- Local business culture
- Banking and financial considerations
- Healthcare and infrastructure
- Safety and day-to-day living
- Lessons learned from people already living there
The VERC Mission Ready Framework
- Business opportunity
- Income potential
- Residency pathway
- Cost of living
- Lifestyle fit
- Long-term sustainability
- Lessons from local experts
We are not travel bloggers. We are veteran entrepreneurs researching how people build sustainable lives and businesses around the world.
Countries Currently in Development
Interviews with relocation advisors and local business experts.
Entrepreneurship opportunities, relocation insights, and local business environment.
Panama: Global Living Country Report
Our first in-country research mission. This report covers business and entrepreneurship opportunities, residency pathways, cost of living, banking, healthcare, and lessons learned directly from relocation advisors and local experts on the ground in Panama.
Download ReportUpcoming Research Missions
Additional destinations will be added as our Global Living research expands.
Ready to Evaluate Your Global Living Readiness?
Take the VERC Global Living Readiness Assessment and get a personalized score, recommended next steps, and country matches aligned with your goals.