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basic Spanish words

Basic Spanish Words Every Expat In Spain Should Learn

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...

quit smoking

How To Quit Smoking As An Expat

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...

audiovisual

Spanish Visa And Residence For Audiovisual Or Artistic Professionals

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...

the cloud

How Understanding The Cloud Can Help You As An Expatriate

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...

identity theft

6 Tools Expats Can Use To Protect Themselves Against Identity Theft

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,...

20th February: Sunny Sunday – Peak Day For Overseas Property Hunting

Third Sunday in February is the most popular day for overseas property hunting in Europe according to market leading property portal Kyero.com.  20th February set to be the most popular day of 2022.  Kyero, the largest overseas property portal in the UK, analysed over 91 million visits to its site.   ...

TEFL

5 Reasons TEFL Is The Perfect Job For Expats

Teaching English abroad has been a popular option for travellers for a number of years, but now more than ever it is a good time to make TEFL work for you. If you’re living in Thailand, Turkey or Tunisia, here are five reasons teaching English as a foreign language is the perfect job for...

study abroad

Want To Study Abroad? Here’s What You Have To Do

If you have ever dreamed of studying abroad, now is the time to take action. Studying in a foreign country can be an amazing experience that will open your eyes to new cultures and ways of thinking. This article will outline the steps that you need to take to make your dream a reality....

Take Care Of Your Body

How To Take Care Of Your Body As An Expat

Expat life is exciting as it provides you with plenty of adventures and exploration opportunities. Numerous gates of quality life and success welcome you warmly. However, at the same time, you encounter several unexpected difficulties – your health and wellbeing go sideline. While indulging yourself in adopting new cultures, finding a job, and sustaining...

body and health

Why Should You Look After Your Body and Health?

No matter how minor your health problems are, they can obstruct or even overwhelm other aspects of your life. Even simple health conditions like aches, pains, fatigue, and indigestion can have a negative impact on your happiness and stress levels. One option for increasing your capacity to manage stress and feel better is to...

LinkedIn profile picture

Linkedin Profile Picture May Land You A Job

According to scientists, a person starts to form impressions after seeing someone’s face for less than one-tenth of a second. So whether we like it or not – we all tend to judge books by their cover. Indeed, 71% of recruiters report they rejected a candidate based on their LinkedIn profile picture at least...

European house buying

European House Buying Shows No Sign Of Slowing Down

New data released today from overseas property portal, Kyero.com, shows a steady rise in interest in European house buying in the 12 months since Brexit.  Kyero, which has over 820,000 European properties listed on its site, making it the largest overseas property portal in the UK, saw a 45% increase in visitors searching for...