Category: Expat Advice & Stories

NITWITS. One of my dad’s proudest achievements for which he won a singing kettle on the radio, it is an acronym which describes his and my mum’s situation at the time – ‘no income,...

So you’re moving abroad? Regardless of where your destination is, there is one thing you need to consider: currency. The exchange rate between your home country and your destination country can mean either a...

Nothing beats a home cooked meal, especially if you’re feeling particularly homesick whilst living in a new country. Mastering the art of cooking these dishes and being able to replicate them in your new...

Moving abroad is not just about packing your belongings and settling in a new country. It is also about immersion and about starting a new life as locally as possible. That is why it...

The allure of travel lies in the adventure. Scott didn’t venture to the South Pole for the climate; it was to discover and learn about new lands. He didn’t know what was out there, so...

Doing a TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a great gateway to travelling or moving abroad as there are endless opportunities to teach English, giving you a fun and rewarding way...

  About Aga Originally from Poland, Aga has recently moved to Lyon having lived in London for the past six years. With no experience of French culture or language before her move, she is...

If you’re about to move abroad for the first time you’re probably feeling extremely excited. And terrified. It’s an exciting time, and there will of course be challenges, but none that won’t make a good...

As a French student living in Paris, I know it is expensive and I feel your pain. Let’s face it, you’re a student, you’re not going to be rolling in cash, wherever you decide...

Study abroad is a growing trend amongst the younger generation. I guess we are the lucky ones, for whom hopping on a plane and commuting from one country to the next is relatively easy,...