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The best guides for your expatriation, from tips and tricks, expat stories, to useful information for all the steps in your new life.
Dubai has undoubtedly become one of your favourite destinations in recent years. With over 80% of expatriates, the city continues to attract foreign nationals every year. And we understand why! The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates is the new paradise for expats looking for adventure and change. However, you should know that…
Which important aspects should I consider before moving in? Moving abroad implies many things to prepare and think of: job, finance, well-being, work-life balance, life conditions, homesickness… And above all of this, it is not an easy task to determine in which country you would like to settle in, especially if you plan…
Do you want to expand your horizons and move to the Netherlands? Diana, a 24 year old German expatriate, took the opportunity to move to the land of windmills… in the middle of the Covid pandemic! She tells us about her experience of moving to the Netherlands… As a child, I always dreamed of leaving…
Singapore is one of the cities that attracts the largest number of visitors and expatriates. Combining both modernity and the unexpected, there are so many things to discover in Singapore, both in the city centre and in its surroundings. Thanks to Lea’s precious advice, a young French expatriate in the City of the Lion,…
Property purchase when on assignment in a foreign location is a possibility. Before considering such an investment, one should know in which city to invest this year. To give you an overview of the real estate market in Europe in 2020, we have looked at the average housing price evolution in some of the most…
First, it is important to remember that vaccines can save lives, every second and everywhere in the world. Moving to a foreign country is often an opportunity to review your immunization record and any reminders you may need to make. The objective of this article is to answer the most frequently asked questions related to…
With expatriation, one is quickly confronted with many difficulties related to distance, the unknown and simply the new environment in which one now lives. Thanks to digital technology, it is now possible to overcome these difficulties by using mobile applications, designed for each of your needs. We have listed 10 indispensable applications for expatriates…
Moving abroad will impact your financial situation. A lot of expats are stressed about the financial risks of living in another country. Planning your budget ahead will save you from insecurity in your new country of residence and make you feel more confident on how to manage your life abroad. Step 1: Define the…
What does homesickness mean? According to Fisher and Hood (1987), homesickness is described as “a complex cognitive motivational emotional state concerned with grieving for and being preoccupied with thoughts of home.” This is indeed a strong, complex, feeling as so many negative emotions are associated with homesickness: anxiety, stress, insecurity, loneliness, etc. It can…
Out of the many concerns expat parents have, certainly the most untold one is related to how it is like to raise a third culture kid. Beyond the commonly asked questions (such as “Is this country family-friendly? Does this country offer a good environment to raise my child? What about the school system here?”),…