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This surprising announcement came as a relief for a lot of working women in New Zealand. Thanks to a new law, those who have had a miscarriage will be entitled to paid bereavement leave. This is another way for the country to support and empower women. But what about bereavement and parental leaves elsewhere in the world?
A former high school teacher from the US, Kelly recently went back to school to study marketing. Mum of two and married to a Dane, she currently lives in a small town in Denmark. Here's her story.
Safety is a key issue to consider if you're contemplating a move abroad, whether as an expat or as a remote worker. Here are some tips from our guest blogger Jerry Nelson to help you choose your next destination.
We're currently in the Holy Week until Easter celebrations this Sunday. This holiday is celebrated in many countries around the world, but with different traditions. The COVID-19 crisis is affecting celebrations for the second year in a row, but this is what Easter looks like in normal times.
For the 4th year in a row, Finland has been named the world's happiest country. This comes as no surprise since the country has excellent systems at all levels, be it health, social, education, governance, etc. But what does happiness mean for expats around the world?
Dolores Semeraro is an Italian expat with more than 15 years of career in the hospitality industry, marketing and commerce. In 2016, she moved to Mauritius after staying in the Maldives and China. Dolores recently started a podcast called “Truth Behind Travel”, on which she interviews leaders and experts in the travel industry.
Living abroad offers enriching experiences of growth, broadened perspective, enhanced cultural understanding. Yet its transition-rich, change-driven, cross-cultural nature can place considerable demands, leaving us stressed, disconnected, our identity in flux.
Things are getting worse in Brazil as Covid-19 leads to over 280,000 deaths. Brazil is now the world's second-most affected country after the USA. How did this happen. Expats have their say.
Shahin and Sarah are a young French couple. Their curiosity and thirst for new cultures led them to Iran, where they are currently studying calligraphy, poetry and the Persian language. Originally from Reunion Island, they talk to us about how and why they made Iran their new home.
Aude is originally from Rhône-Alpes, France. During her Erasmus student exchange year in Milan, she met a young Dane who is now her husband and their four daughters' dad. Passionate about Hygge, she talks to us about expat life in Denmark and her definition of well-being.
Religion is an aspect that we often fail to consider when moving abroad. Yet, it can have a considerable impact on expats' lives, as in Switzerland, where more than half of the population favours the burqa ban. The country joins France, Belgium, Bulgaria and Austria, which also have burqa bans.
To facilitate travel within the European Union, the European Commission is considering the introduction of a Covid passport. But Europeans and expatriates, in particular, have mixed feelings about this proposal. They shared their views with us.
This year's International Women's Day theme is Choose To Challenge, inviting observation, critical thinking, reflection, and communication to solve problems and bring change. To this end, let's all take some time today to think about how we will help forge a gender-equal world, not just today but every day.
Originally from Russia, Pyotr has been travelling the world since he was a baby. Today, he lives in the US after visiting some 80 countries around the world. What's special about Pyotr is his concept of sustainable living as an expat.
Science has proven that climate change is the result of human activity and the industrial revolution, which started with the steam engine and continued with mass production and digital technology. Hence, it's widely agreed that a radical shift in human behaviour is needed to fight the threats against the environment and humanity due to climate change. How can you, expats, help?
This week, Facebook announced that new stories will be restored on its platform following a ban last week for all its users in Australia. The Australian government, which was trying to make digital companies pay Australian publishers, finally came to an agreement with Facebook. But while Facebook took this step in its own interest, it's worth noting that along with other social media, it is restricted or banned in many countries.
Thilini is originally from Sri Lanka. Despite a thriving financial career in her home country and in Australia, she was looking for a change. Today, Thilini lives in Mexico with her partner and is pursuing her dream as a writer and remote entrepreneur. She talks to us about her journey and her struggles to find inner and outer freedom as an expat.
We discuss the impact of movement limitations on expats' mental health with psychotherapist and seasoned expat, Lisl Foss. Moreover, we talk to sisters Hannah and Miriam Mold about their stay in the UK during the pandemic and their plans to return to their expat locations, Vancouver, Canada and Melbourne, Australia respectively.
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