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homesickness

8 Tips for Avoiding Homesickness When Living Abroad

Living abroad can be a very fulfilling experience; however, many people experience homesickness. These eight tips can help you adjust to your new home and cope with any homesickness you are experiencing. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Kevin Gardner 1. Bring Some of Your Favourite Things It is not practical to bring everything...

tested tips for expats

Making Friends With Locals: 7 Tested Tips For Expats

Making new friends is hard enough without the added pressure of a whole new country full of different people, places, and customs. Moving to a new country comes with many logistical and social challenges, and loneliness is often voted the number one point of concern for expats. It’s normal for things to feel awkward...

moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Three

This is Part Three of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...

moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Two

This is Part Two of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...

moving to switzerland

Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part One

We are publishing a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com.  Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move to Switzerland....

Impacts of traveling on education

8 Impacts Of Traveling On Education

What are the impacts of traveling on education? Traveling plays a core role in your search for an all-inclusive learning experience. During the process, travelers get a glimpse of the factors that impact their life, enhance individual development, and enable them to become crucial sources of information to organizations they work in. This article was...

lockdown

Moving Countries Post-Lockdown: What You Need to Know

Every year, thousands of Brits move abroad to seek a better life, better opportunities or simply to experience new cultures. In fact, it’s estimated that between 1 and 2.2 million currently live in the EU, and many hundreds of thousands live further afield in countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Written exclusively for Expat...

Moving Abroad During A Pandemic

Tips On Moving Abroad During A Pandemic

Moving is actually one of the most stressful life events, together with going through a breakup or losing a loved one. As if relocating wasn’t difficult enough, you now have the added stress of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve managed to get the green light to make the move, despite travel restrictions and lockdowns, then...

interior design

Celebrate your Culture Through Home Interior Design

You’re proud of your ethnic heritage. Why not bring elements of your culture into your home as a celebration of all that is uniquely you? With a bit of planning and some lucky finds, you can create an environment that feels like home, even if home base is miles or continents away. Introducing culture to...

working from home

Working From Home: How To Prep Your Home For Coronavirus

It’s challenging to keep you and your family healthy in the home during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you still have to commute to work every day. That is why you should count it as a privilege if your bosses allow you to work from home. Working from home minimizes your chances of getting into...

Expat Life In Roskilde, Denmark

Everything You Need To Know About Expat Life In Roskilde, Denmark

Dating back more than 1,000 years, Roskilde, Denmark, is rich with history, culture and personality. In addition to being a beautifully designed city with theatre, restaurants and an art scene to please even the most refined tastes, Roskilde is also a fantastic place for children. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Victoria Berman of AvocadoPesto...

Tax free

7 Countries Where You Can Live Tax Free

Why establish tax residency? With most Western countries around the world having marginal tax rates upwards of 30-40%, it is not surprising that second residencies and passports are on the rise as people begin looking for low tax alternatives. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Mark John of Offshore Protection Thanks in large part...