The dark truth about Valentine’s Day
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Global, Global Oh, Valentine's Day: the annual day of hearts, roses, romance, chocolates, and maybe even wedding rings. At least, that's what we've come to know of it. But how...
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Top must-have French apps: Essential Guide
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Paris, France It doesn’t matter whether you’re a student in St. Etienne or a working parent in Perpignan, everyday life in a new country can be challenging. However, if you’r...
Same-sex marriage in Austria
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Vienna, Austria Same-sex couples looking to relocate to Austria will be pleased to know that they will receive most of the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Furthermore, b...
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Barcelona, International Language Learning in Your Pocket: The App RevolutionMoving to a new country means learning a new language—or at least, it should. The motivation couldn't be cle...
Public transportation in Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Getting to your destination in Saudi Arabia doesn’t always mean you need to take a car. With steady improvements to trains and buses occurring every year, it’s ...
Paris, France If you’ve only experienced the Parisian roads, driving in France can feel daunting. Luckily, traffic outside the capital isn’t all too bad, and learning how ...
Boston, International Your Expat Background Is Your Strength, Not Your ComplicationIf you've moved multiple times, attended different schools, and navigated various educational syste...
Dating in Japan: finding love as an expat
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Tokyo, Japan Dating (交際) in Japan can be quite a unique experience. Entering the dating pool as an expat in a foreign country with a language and customs that seem different...
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Berlin, International The Expat Advantage in Higher EducationStudying abroad as an expat is fundamentally different from other study-abroad experiences. You're not taking a semester ...
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Many Canadians own property and run Airbnb in Playa del Carmen without TR or PR residency. Property ownership requires no immigration permit, but operating a rental business on a tourist visa sits in a legal gray area. Using a property manager and consulting a Mexican accountant and lawyer before buying is strongly recommended.
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London, International The International MBA: More Than Just Another DegreeAs an expat professional, you understand something fundamental about global careers: credentials earned in o...
Trash collection and recycling in Spain
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Madrid, Spain If you move to Spain, you’ll face many exciting challenges. From how to open a bank account to navigating public transport, certain aspects of life are essen...
Brussels, International The Bilingual Advantage: Dispelling MythsAs expat parents, you've probably heard the concern: Won't bilingual education confuse your child? Won't they delay lan...
Spanish TV and radio: Media Guide for Expats
Expat Life Madrid, Spain What better way is there to get to know Spain than by watching Spanish television? Local TV channels will help open up a window to Spanish culture, the Spanish ...
International, Global Expats Who Changed the WorldThroughout history, expatriates have left their home countries to pursue dreams and build extraordinary lives abroad. What separates...
