Living abroad poses an exciting chance to experience new environments, cultures and people. But on a longer trip or assignment, it’s hard to avoid becoming ill at some stage. To increase your chances of staying healthy, it’s important to consider nutrition and your diet. Wriiten for Expat Network by Rebecca Freer,...

The pandemic scuppered international travel for many of us, and understandably the nation is looking forward to getting away for a change of scenery. However, with the climate crisis a growing consideration for everyone, even when we’re away, OLIO’s co-founder Tessa Clarke shares her top travel tips for holidaying as sustainably as possible. ...

After a long winter period, the weather starts to heat up in many parts of the world. As expats around the world prepare for summer and as travel restrictions ease and families plan to enjoy some fun in the sun the heat can be a problem as well as a pleasure. Here are some...

New data released today from overseas property portal Kyero.com shows increased interest in European property from overseas buyers in the first three months of 2022, which it partly attributes to the rise of digital nomads looking to work overseas post-Covid, and new visas being introduced encouraging them to do so. ...

Being an expat can be a difficult task. Especially given you are living in a new country and a new world. For many people, there are language barriers, not to mention the potential culture shock. Assimilation is not an easy task for every expat. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Not if...

Fitness is important for everyone and that includes expats who need to ensure that they can fit a personal fitness routine into their new lifestyle in a new environment. It is easy to allow things to slip in a new life but here are some tips on how to craft the perfect routine. ...

Planning to start a new chapter? Are you taking your pet with you? Do you know the laws related to moving abroad with pets? Well, now is the right time to find out, especially if it involves any furry companions you might bring with you, be that overseas or offshore. ...

Moving to a new country for work, pleasure, retirement, or a small holiday can be one of the most exciting things to happen in a person’s life. New cultures, different landscapes, interesting people and a new way of life – these are some experiences that should not be missed out on, especially if you...

There are many reasons that people want to quit smoking. Many people quit because of the associated health risks. Others want to quit spending money on cigarettes. Some don’t want to deal with the stigma or the social inconvenience involved with smoking. Whatever your reason is, quitting can be difficult. Expats face all the normal...

The audiovisual industry has been undergoing a global revolution over the last few years, especially in online platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, Disney, Apple, etc.  In recent years this sector has also been increasingly important in Spain. Some of these companies located abroad are investing in audiovisual projects in Spanish territory that have a...

You are ready to embark on a new adventure by relocating your life to a new country. There are many things you need to have in place to do this including keeping in contact with your employer. There is technology available that can make it feel like you are in the office even though...

Everyone should find ways to protect their personal information online. This is especially true for expats and others who are living abroad. Here are six tools expats can use to protect themselves against identity theft. 1. Education While it’s not as high tech as other common identity theft protection tools,...