Lessons from a Spanish Landlord
Do you remember when your parents would tell you about that old car they had to drive when they were younger? You know, the one with the different colored door and that just needed...
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This sounds like double Dutch! My adventures in language learning
I’ve been learning Dutch, my second foreign language, for three years. Anyone who’s ever heard the language can agree that it is not an easy one. Some people even argue whether it is a...
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...
Get Smart in Argentina
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...
Have a family and want to move abroad? Be prepared for high costs
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...
Should expats be allowed to vote?
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....
Austria guide now available in Dutch
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...
Austria guide in French launched
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...
Opinionated expat? Have your say!
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...
Shakespeare in castles around Europe
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...
