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Global, GLOBAL Yes, reverse culture shock is often harder than regular culture shock because it's unexpected. You discover both you and your home culture changed. Top challenges: no one listening, alienation, inability to apply skills gained abroad.
Bangkok, Thailand For engaged expats, it doesn’t get much more romantic than a wedding (งานแต่งงาน: meaning decoration work party) in Thailand. With its diverse landscapes and...
Pretoria, South Africa Getting vaccinated in South Africa is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are...
Lisbon, Portugal One of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal boasts a complex history alongside dramatic landscapes, stunning beaches, fascinating museums, and exquisite ...
Tokyo, Japan When you’re moving to Japan, you’ll need to have health insurance to find treatment in the Japanese healthcare system. At some point, you may visit a hospital...
tokyolife Tokyo, Japan Childcare (育児) is an important consideration for parents (親) all around the world, and Japan is no exception. However, the country is unique in that it has a...
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Ottawa, Canada There’s no specific inheritance tax in Canada – but that doesn’t mean that no tax is paid on the estate of a deceased person. As with most tax matters, the...
Nathan H Global, Global Found a school for children after a fresh move abroad? That’s definitely worth celebrating, but that’s not the only learning you need to concern yourself with....
Paris, France Your health is one of the most important things to factor into any move abroad, especially if you’re retired, have children, or require proof of coverage for...
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Berlin, Germany Germany has a strong automobile industry and main residents own and drive cars on a regular basis. As in other European countries, you will need to be covered...
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Bern, Switzerland Although the Swiss healthcare system is highly regarded, it is also an expensive system. Therefore, as an expat moving to the country, it is important to...
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Brussels, Belgium Navigating the healthcare system in a new country can be challenging, especially when it comes to sexual health issues since different cultures have different...
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Madrid, Spain When moving to a country as exciting as Spain, there can be a lot to get your head around. From finding somewhere to live to finding a job that you love, there...
Canberra, Australia We’ll look at all of your available options for making international money transfers from Australia, including local banks, online services, mobile banking,...
James O Global, Worldwide Why International Money Transfers Matter for Expats Sending money across borders has become seamless, allowing you to transfer funds in minutes from anywhere....
