Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
As the summer season approaches, countries around the world are dropping their Covid restrictions. Despite warnings from the World Health Organization (WHO), many countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination for international travelers and expats.
Millennials are keener on moving abroad for a better life. These young adults, mostly aged between 25 and 40, have experienced it all, from economic crises to the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other geopolitical conflicts.
With Brexit, expats from the UK are having to go through a lot of red tape to update their documents, such as having a passport renewal. Modifications that seemed to be a smooth process are transforming into a real nightmare for Brits who live in countries without a reciprocal social security agreement with the UK.
It's been four years since they packed their 10 years together in a few suitcases to move to Abu Dhabi, on the 75th floor of a building overlooking the capital. The Swiss Family Expat, comprising Sandy, Roger, Louane and Novan, talks to us about this unique adventure.
On May 24, the Quebec National Assembly adopted a new law promoting French as Quebec's official and common language. This quite controversial law has caused upheavals within the expat community and associations defending the rights of immigrants and refugees.
Like most countries, Indonesia is also looking to the post-Covid era. To boost its economy and its attractiveness, the government is introducing new measures to relaunch tourism and attract expats and digital nomads, considering the upcoming summer.
Mathilde moved to the United States for an internship when she was 22 and left with a husband and three children to start all over again in Ecuador. Originally from Grenoble, France, she talks to Expat.com about her uncommon journey.
For many years, Scandinavian countries, more often refered to as Nordic countries, have boasted an unparalleled quality of life. Indeed, they rank among the world's happiest countries in the world. The locals are the first to recognize their nation's "soft power". But for expats, is the grass really greener in Nordic countries? Or is it just a myth? Are expats able to fully adapt?
Not many expatriates participate actively in politics once they have moved abroad, which is the case worldwide. But does being an expat mean you are not allowed to get involved in your country or city's decision-making process?
The coronavirus pandemic had forced many countries to take strict measures and prohibit immigration. That postponed many people's plans of moving abroad, and even though nowadays the situation is less concerning, expatriates still face challenges abroad.
On Tuesday, May 31, Yoshihisa Furukawa, the Japanese Minister of Justice, announced the end of the temporary work permit for certain foreigners. This exceptional permission was introduced in 2020 to allow foreigners having work visa issues to work part-time.
Originally from Normandy, France, Amel and Marouane are both entrepreneurs. With their two children, they recently moved to Mauritius to develop their business. They talk to Expat.com about expat family life on the island and the entrepreneurial scene.
Higher standards of living, a better quality of life, nature, a change of scenery, reuniting with loved ones, etc., are some of the reasons why people choose to retire abroad. While for some, it's a dream come true, for others, it can be challenging. Still, Morocco, Thailand, Portugal and Greece are among the world's best countries for retirement in 2022.
Italo Del Castillo is an expat from Peru, studying for a degree in business administration in Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia or British Columbia. With a love for sports, he shares his experience being a student again and what Canadian life looks like.
On February 6, this year, the Majesty Queen Elizabeth became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. What does that mean for Britons who live abroad and expats who live in the UK?
The Russian war in Ukraine has impacted drastically human rights, politics, economy, and more. In Russian lands, not everyone agrees with the current war situation, and many have suffered from sanctions consequences on trying to move abroad.
Menstrual leave is a paid or unpaid absence due to a woman's inability to go to work because of painful menstruation. Some countries around the globe have already considered it, and recently Spain has approved a bill that grants paid medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.
USA
One week has passed since the tragedy where 19 primary school children and 2 teachers were killed in Uvalde, USA. The population is still shocked, as is the rest of the world. Investigations are on, and the police admitted strategic errors. Still, the NRA maintained its conference on firearms last weekend in Houston, Texas.
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