When you are working abroad, it is important to remember to plan for your future. While you may be focused on your career and enjoying your new life, it is essential to think about what will happen down the road. Will you stay in the country indefinitely? Do you want to eventually return home?...

Suppose you have been a long-time employee working in your citizenship country wanting to venture out onto something new or you just graduated and you want to go out of your comfort zone and live the best life you could ever have- an excellent way to do this is by living abroad. ...

If your dog shows aggressive behaviour, you would want to understand why the sudden behaviour change and how to change the behaviour.  This can be tackled only by understanding the reason behind the behaviour and training the dog adequately. This problem can also occur when you get a rescue dog from a...

If you’re moving abroad, there’s so much to consider – especially when it comes to relocating beloved pets. Rules and regulations vary when it comes to moving to different countries – for example, New Zealand doesn’t allow certain animals such as birds or reptiles. Quarantine periods vary and most countries require pets being brought over...

Moving to a different country can involve quite a lot of planning ahead. You may need to gain a visa, or other documentation, to allow for the initial move. Some people might also want to do some research into naturalisation to enable them to live there permanently. However, once you reach the UK, you...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re considering traveling overseas permanently or for a specific duration. Perhaps you just moved into a different city, state, or country. Or maybe you’re on a vacation and you need to explore the destination’s nightlife a little bit. How do you find the perfect neighborhood...

When moving to another country and wanting to build a life there, you must adapt to numerous completely new things. Those could be a new language, school or working environment, manners, food, roles in society, and so on. However, as much as adapting can sound good, it’s crucial to maintain a balance. Fitting in is...

Working as an expat comes with some emotional difficulties, especially if you travel abroad alone. The thought of being far away from loved ones can creep into your subconscious and get in the way of your job in your first days abroad. Making friends at work who are in the same situation as yours and...

Many people dream of living in another country, at least for a little while. There are many benefits of living abroad, including meeting new people and learning about different cultures. But unfortunately, many people have had to put their dreams on hold in the past few years due to various reasons, including travel restrictions,...

If you’re an expat, it can be tough adjusting to life in a new country. One of the ways to make your expat life feel more familiar is to find some hobbies and pastimes that remind you of home. Here are ten suggestions to get you started. Whether you like spending time outdoors, being...

Making the decision to separate can be difficult, especially when you’re expats, living far from home with children. Separating with the international element to your family or assets or job can make the process much more complicated.  What role can international separation agreements play? Written exclusively for Expat Network by Iwona...

Those who relocate to other countries to work usually have challenges with the new environment they find themselves in. If they find themselves in a country where the first language is not their own official language, they face the problem of communication and making new friends. There is also the burden of loneliness to...