Overcoming culture shock
Before I moved to Madrid in January this year, I had little knowledge of Spain, its language or its culture and had previously only visited on the obligatory family beach holiday to Majorca. To...
Before I moved to Madrid in January this year, I had little knowledge of Spain, its language or its culture and had previously only visited on the obligatory family beach holiday to Majorca. To...
There’s no better way for you and your family to learn about the Argentine culture than to move there. But when it comes to finding out about practicalities in Argentina, our guide can help...
One of the main challenges of moving abroad is the financial preparation involved – especially when taking family along. To help expats prepare for their move, in April of this year, The Guardian and...
When you move abroad, should you cut political ties with your home country? Many governments seem to think so – and cut their citizens’ voting powers abroad. This puts expats in a tricky position....
Following the launch of our Austria guide in French, we’re happy to announce that the guide is now also available in Dutch. Dutch speakers looking to move to Austria will now benefit from our...
We are proud to announce the launch of our Austria guide in French. This guide aims to help our Francophone readers adapt to their new lives in Austria and find out more about the...
Three years ago, HSBC launched a global expat survey with the goal of learning more about the opinions of expats. Key findings from the 2010 included: Emerging economies remain on top for expat finances Wealth...
Being an expat means getting to explore new societies, customs and culture. But many people living abroad miss going to the theatre, mostly due to the language barrier. This summer, The American Drama Group...
Month of April saw people running marathons and 10km runs for charity in many cities around Spain. Many people who run say it is a life-changing experience with many benefits like visible health improvement,...
Staying healthy abroad is a major concern for many expats. Whether it comes to safe food, vaccinations, English-speaking doctors or health insurance questions: Managing your health abroad often seems more difficult than at home. Our...