Unusual foreign laws and customs
A recent press release from the British Foreign Office observes that the number of travellers finding themselves in trouble after coming up against unusual foreign laws and customs is on the rise. As far-flung,...
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What do expats think of living in the UK?
Excessive sarcasm, alcohol and rain tend to be some of the main British stereotypes bandied around. Many like to think of these clichés as unfair. However, unfortunately for Brits, a survey of 1,402 expats...
Expat problems – saying goodbye
Just imagine, you have to move to a different country as part of your degree course. You will have an exciting list of countries you can choose from. Each and every one of those...
5 things you should know before moving to France
Obviously, France is a large country containing considerable differences within it. However, like anywhere, there are general things that expats often forget once accommodation, jobs, and packing has been sorted. For expats moving to...
Newly-launched Peru expat guide!
Peru is a Quechuan Indian word that means “Land of Abundance” and this description holds true today. Peru is home to many famous historical sites as well as rich fisheries and a plentitude of...
Wacky etiquette and customs around the world
In an increasingly interconnected world, an eclectic mix of customs and etiquettes still remain. Such striking cultural differences can provoke sheer embarrassment for many new expats. These differentiations can highlight ethnic and cultural identity...
Repatriation – “I just didn’t feel at home”
Expats all know by now that moving to a foreign country requires a great deal of change and effort to adapt to the strange culture – but what’s it like to return home and...
Colombia: The latest Just Landed expat guide
Located at the very top of South America and named after its discoverer, Christopher Columbus, Colombia possesses a great deal of enticing features to make any potential expat pack up their stuff and move...
Australia named the ‘happiest’ country – but what is happiness?
For a third year running, the Aussie lifestyle has made the grade for being the happiest, according to the Better Life Index, provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The survey...
