6 wicked alternatives to Halloween
Thanks to the influence of American pop culture in the 80s, Halloween is now globally established as the spooky holiday of the year. But there are some great alternatives that deserve to be recognised...
Category: Expat Advice & Stories
Six things that happen your first week as an expat
It is extremely rare to start a new life abroad without encountering a few bumps along the way. Luckily most of them will probably occur within your first week, when you’re acclimating yourself to...
When is an expat not an expat?
Moving abroad is essentially creating a brand new life – but sometimes we have connections to our motherland whether we like it or not. Many expats feel that how associated they are with their...
Short term vs long term accommodation
Finding a place to live can be a major source of stress – even more so when moving abroad. Should you book a short term base or settle on your permanent home before you...
5 must-see expat movies
Despite all those poolside photos and cultured check-ins, expats do like to spend time inside watching movies too. Hey, we can’t always be out living our dream lives… Just kidding! If you need some...
Expats vs locals: who to live with?
So you’ve arrived abroad – great! But now you’re here, where should you live? And most importantly, who should you live with? Living with locals and living with expats are both rewarding in many...
5 types of expat you’ll meet abroad
Everybody’s experiences of moving abroad are different, but no matter where you are in the world or why you’re there, one thing is for certain – you’ll definitely run into these five types of...
6 things you won’t realise you’ll miss from home
We all hate to admit it, but there are things we all miss when we move abroad, whether it’s your family, local cafe or your pet. We’ve accepted this – but there are some...
Must-have expat apps
Although people have been moving abroad since what seems like the beginning of time, modern expats are pretty lucky. From buying flights online to food delivery apps, we use our phones for everything –...
How to meet new people abroad
No expat experience is complete without sharing it with others, but meeting new people abroad can be harder than we think. Don’t worry though – whether you’re looking to hang with the locals or...
