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What Makes LA A Great Place For Your Career Move?

Housing around 4 million people, Los Angeles, or more popularly known as the City of Angels, is the third-largest city in the world. Also called the home of Hollywood, LA is a geographically vast and diverse playground of opportunity. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Victoria Berman of AvocadoPesto Because it is a melting pot...

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Keeping In Touch With Friends And Family From Abroad

Missing friends and family is something we’re becoming all too used to at the moment. For expats though, it can be especially tough. Prior to lockdown, research by AXA – Global Healthcare found that nearly half (48%) of expats who have felt isolated at some point, miss friends and family. Written for Expat Network by...

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How Expats Can Stay Fit And Healthy At Home

As expats across the globe continue to be isolated in their homes, keeping up with physical fitness is quickly becoming an overwhelming concern, especially for those who are used to regularly visiting the gym and enjoy staying active. Exercise is not only important for physical fitness, however. Getting your heart pumping is also extremely beneficial...

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Parenting Through The Change Curve Of A Big Move

Preparing young children for a move abroad can be a challenge. Clare Rowe moved to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia with her two children when her husband took up a new job there. Here she sets out her experience of making the move and how she used the experience to write an illustrated children’s book to...

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Worldwide Expat Divorce And Family Law

Divorce rates among expats are high and when this happens in a foreign country it can be even more difficult to handle. One decision that has to be made is which legal framework should apply. Samara Iqbal of Aramas Law explains the issues that need to be considered when making the decision. Written exclusively for...

Cincinnati

Top Reasons For Moving To Cincinnati

People move out of state for various reasons – it could be for a higher paying job, better climate, a loved one, or someone who is just looking for a fresh start in life. In recent studies, 40 million American’s move between states at least once in a year. Moving to a new city can...

Complete Checklist For Moving

The Complete Checklist For Moving Across The States

According to the latest statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 14% of the population of roughly 40 million people move in between states at least once a year. People move for a number of reasons – housing, jobs, and family. Being aware of migration patterns before moving out of state can give you a...

Adapting your CV

Want To Work Abroad – 5 Top Tips For Adapting Your CV

Are you seeking a new adventure, looking to travel or live abroad, but still need to be active in the job market? Gaining a career abroad could make your dream of living in another country a reality. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Andrew Fennell, the founder of StandOut CV However, if you want...

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Choosing The Perfect British Schools For International Families

Regardless of our background, social status, or cultural upbringing, there is one thing that can unite everyone around the world… a will to provide a better future for our children. The primary years spent growing physically and mentally are vital for every person’s own journey in life. As parents it’s a large responsibility to do...

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Nine In Ten Expats Feel Isolated

This World Mental Health Day, new research from AXA – Global Healthcare suggests that many expats have struggled with life overseas. The research reveals that almost nine in ten (87%) expats have felt isolated during their time abroad, with half (48%) of those saying that missing friends and family was the primary reason. Written for...

cost of living

Cost Of Living While Retiring Abroad

A lower cost of living is one of the factors when people consider retiring abroad. There are many countries where the cost of living is lower than in the UK, but the decision is always about having a lower cost to live the life that you want to live rather than finding the cheapest place...

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Top Ten Tips To Settle Into Retirement Abroad

Settling in to living abroad can be a challenge at any time, but if you are also getting used to retirement after a long and active career, it can be even more difficult to achieve. Knowing what to expect can help to manage the transition and here we give our top ten tips to settling...