Archive for 2011
It’s not just us “normal” people who decide to pack up and start a new life abroad, the rich and famous also have reasons for becoming expats.Austrian Arnold Schwarzenegger is arguably the most successful expat in the USA. The former bodybuilder originally made the move to the states to pursue a movie career. Not only [...]
There are a whole host of films featuring the trials and tribulations of expats abroad, all with various tragic, happy, thought-provoking story-lines. Whether you think them realistic or not, read on for a guide to expat life as portrayed on the silver screen. The classic The King and I (1956) – The tale of a British [...]
Do you trust the banks in the country you’re living in? Or do you feel safer dealing with banks from home? Whatever your opinion, we want to know what you think about managing money abroad. In fact, we’re so keen to hear what you’ve got to say, we’ve teamed up with Lloyds TSB International to [...]
Food and eating play a very important role in Chinese culture. Almost every time when family or friends get together, there will for sure be some food involved.For Chinese people, eating, cooking and discussing what and where to eat are spirit-lifting and always great subjects to start a conversation with. For instance, in Taiwan, instead [...]
In Taiwan we say that when two people fall in love, ‘the weight is not a problem, and the differences of height cause no distance’. This is used to describe how people embrace every little detail of the one they love.However, when it comes to international romance, there are many questions: are relationships between people [...]
Moving abroad is exciting, but is the grass always greener on the other side? We always ask people considering what we call “internationalization” to define WHY they want to take that step and whether or not they are personally ready to take on the challenges involved. That’s why the title question of this article is [...]
Today, we’re happy to announce a completely new look & feel to Just Landed. You can now use our expat guides under a completely fresh brand, with an optimized navigation and an easier way to find and read the information you’re looking for. The relaunch has been the result of almost one year of discussions, research, [...]
As an expat it’s easy to feel out of touch with news from home. We all know how hard it can be to find a copy of your national newspaper, on time and reasonably priced. Well, you no longer have to trek to a newsstand, the Telegraph Weekly World Edition is now available on your [...]
Many people dream about studying abroad, since it opens up so many doors. Not only is it possible to meet people from all countries and cultures, but it also changes the way you see the world.But I can tell you from personal experience that studying abroad is not all fun and games. It has unique [...]
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