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From House To Home: Creating Comfort Abroad

Moving abroad is a thrilling adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, cultures, and opportunities. It’s an opportunity to explore different cultures, savor exotic cuisines, and make new friends.  Yet, amid the excitement, there can also be a sense of displacement and longing for the familiar comforts of home.  One effective way to mitigate...

10 Countries With The Best Life-Work Balance

Annual study into life-work balance around the world sees major changes as key countries fall down the rankings while others make huge strides in 2024. Revealing the best nations for life-work balance, Global employment expert Remote published its worldwide study into life-work balance — the 2024 Global Life-Work Balance Index. “Everyone should be able to...

Top 10 Countries Brits Are Moving To

It’s estimated that over half a million Brits left the UK in 2023, there are a plethora of reasons for moving from the UK, including cost of living, change of lifestyle, work, education, etc. but where are the most popular places for Brits to move to? International removals comparison website, Compare My Move, has put...

The British Passport Post-Brexit: A Myth-Busting Guide To Working Holidays And Adventures Abroad

According to the latest statistics, between 183,000 and 232,000 18-24-year-olds take gap years every year with many choosing to work abroad to help fund the thrills of international travel. However, in the wake of Brexit, navigating the complexities of working abroad has become a subject of much confusion for aspiring travellers. In the last three...

Artificial Intelligence And Expat Life: Navigating New Frontiers With AI Detectors

In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping numerous aspects of our daily lives. From healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment, AI’s impact is both profound and pervasive. For expatriates, or “expats” – individuals living outside their native countries – AI presents unique opportunities and challenges that can significantly influence their...

Top Ten Countries People Want To Move To

Whether you’re reuniting with loved ones, changing jobs, or seeking a new adventure, relocating is an enriching experience. It allows you to dive into a new culture, diversify your horizons, and create lasting memories. However, there’s no denying that it can be daunting. Written for Expat Network by 1st Move International Reflecting on other expats’...

A Comprehensive Guide For Expats: Navigating Loneliness Abroad

Working your dream job in another country is an incredible lifetime achievement. However, behind the wonderful experience of living in a foreign land, there’s a challenge that many people don’t talk about often. Living for an extended period in an unfamiliar place leads to loneliness. If mishandled, the isolation could affect an expat’s well-being, leading...

Utilizing AI Tools For Seamless Communication While Living Abroad

Living abroad is an exciting adventure that comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly when it comes to communication. Navigating language barriers and staying connected with people back home requires smart solutions. Thankfully, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides a bevy of tools to make communication effortless, regardless of where you are...

Insider’s Guide To Exploring Dubai And The UAE Beyond The Expatriate Bubble

Dubai and the UAE attract countless expatriates each year, drawn by the promise of high living standards and a modern lifestyle. Yet, a richer, more authentic experience is waiting beyond the well-trodden expatriate bubble. This guide invites you to explore those hidden layers by adapting to the foreign culture, diving into local customs, and discovering...

Settling Into Your Overseas Home: Top Tips For Being A Good Neighbour

If you are setting your sights on either buying a holiday home or moving permanently overseas, you’ll want to make a good impression on your new neighbours.  YourOverseasHome.com have put together a few grains of wisdom on local customs to be mindful of in France, Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal, so you’re aware of neighbourly...

Countries Suffering Population Decline And Why You Should Move There

Depopulation is a growing concern for certain countries, particularly those in Europe. Younger people are travelling more and moving for what they consider to be more rewarding careers. The adverse effects of this are that it can lead to an ageing population and, therefore, a shrinking workforce, which impacts the economy as a whole. However,...

Are You an Expat or a Flexipat?

Many of you reading this have probably been expatriates at some point in your lives, or still are.  Skilled workers, educational professionals, retirees and others who have chosen to work or take up residence in a country other than your own. Are you an expat or a flexipat? Written by David Aitken, a retired expat Some...