Posts Tagged ‘expats’
Ghana, commonly known as the “Gateway to Africa”, is famous for its laid-back pace of life and amicable people. With a growing economy and relative political stability, international businesses are increasingly recognising opportunities in this West African country. Finding complete and current information about moving to Ghana can be a difficult task. Just Landed’s new [...]
Retiring at home may be difficult when it comes to managing a budget. Living expenses are at an all time high and are only getting worse. For those of us who are willing to try something different, retiring overseas may be a beneficial option. International Living’s Global Retirement Index has found 5 overseas communities that [...]
Expatriates coming from western societies are often unused to extreme poverty. Poverty in the shape of numerous street children, disabled people begging and visible hunger. It is something you probably don’t regularly see on your daily commute. Being confronted with the extreme living conditions of the locals in your expat destination is never easy. Often [...]
Receiving proper medical treatment can be hard in your own country. It is even harder when you’re an expat who is already dealing with the stress of living abroad. To avoid dissatisfaction and ease the process of trust building, patients should remember that differences between them and their doctor are possible and try to show [...]
Reverse culture shock describes the feelings of confusion and frustration someone may experience returning home after time abroad. It is not easy to get over it because no one expects not to fit in at home anymore. Even though you rationally accept that life at home didn’t freeze the moment you left, to actually see [...]
Are you an expat with an overhanging belly? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Putting on weight seems to be very common in expat communities. But is it really that surprising? Moving to another country isn’t only about new languages and cultures but also about new and exciting food. Exotic dishes, bizarre food combinations and traditional [...]
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 The former bodybuilder originally made the move to the states to pursue a movie career.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 [...]
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