Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
Figures are alarming. Since the start of the year, Portugal is being devastated by a new wave of COVID-19. The country has a record of more than 840,000 cases and nearly 17,000 deaths, with hundreds of new cases reported every day. Still, Portugal has kept its appeal for expats.
What used to be one of the world's most attractive expat destinations, Hong Kong is now facing a sort of expat exodus. A long wave of protests in 2019, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, definitely account for this situation. Let's have a closer look.
Moving abroad is a real challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is conscious of this! People who have never travelled or lived abroad usually have a lot of misconceptions about expat life. So here are some of the most common remarks you should expect from people abroad or your friends and family in your home country.
Clémence, from Paris, is married to Fabien, who is from Geneva. From life partners, they have also become business partners. Since their move to Sri Lanka two and a half years ago, they have been running a guest house and are looking to promote responsible travel amid the global health crisis.
Moving abroad isn't an easy step, whether you are alone or with your family. It's much more than a travel plan; it's actually a long term plan. But even though you're well prepared, there are some things you've usually been taking for granted that will strike you once you're an expat.
Things are getting worse in India, with a death toll of over 218,000 deaths and more than 20 million positive COVID-19 cases. As the health system crumbles under the rising pressure, several countries have expressed their concerns. Some have closed their borders to travellers from India, while others are setting up aid plans.
Jasmin is passionate about the French language and culture. And this led this young German expat to relocate to France in 2017. From being a content writer, she also gives conversation classes to share her cultural knowledge. Jasmin talks to us about her career.
Nordic countries, especially Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, stand out in many global rankings for years. In fact, they are some of the world's happiest countries, offering unparalleled quality of life in spite of the pandemic. Recently, they also topped the freedom of the press report by Reporters Without Borders. What is so special about these countries?
The UAE recently introduced a points-based rewards system to encourage its residents to eat healthy and keep fit. These points can be used to redeem a range of public services. But in many countries, healthy eating is an essential part of the lifestyle. Let's have a look at some of them.
The Freedom of the Press Index gives an insight into the importance of freedom of opinion and freedom of expression in different countries around the world -- which is crucial for those who wish to relocate abroad. Let's have a look at countries the press is free and where it is censored.
It's been a year and a half since Florent, a young expat from Valence, France, relocated to Toronto, Canada. And he has no regrets at all, despite the pandemic. Florent talks to us about his career and the many opportunities available in Canada, especially for bilingual expats.
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Luca and Paola left Italy for the Isle of Wight back in 2006. Today, however, they feel like guests amid "people who consider themselves the luckiest in the world" since the Brexit. After spending so many years abroad, they are now desperate to go back to Europe, that is, as soon as the pandemic gets under control.
In the COVID-19 era, many countries such as Canada, New Zealand and South Korea are placing their bets on immigration for economic recovery. Can immigration be the answer to the current economic downturn?
Things seem to be getting worse for British expats within the European Union. Following the Brexit, many of them are losing jobs and are being denied healthcare, higher education and even bank accounts, according to international media. But here's what the Withdrawal Agreement, which came into force on February 1, 2020, says about all this.
Marina is an adventurous expat from Russia. Mum of two bi-cultural children, she has travelled and lived in many countries before relocating to French Guiana in January 2021, amid the pandemic. She talks to us about her quest for a better life for her family and herself.
#alsjeblieftnederland is a new campaign launched by a group of expatriates in the Netherlands. In just a few days, the hashtag has gone viral within the expat communities. Expats are calling out to the government and the European Union to lift travel restrictions for family members from third countries.
Sheila, a young Mauritian, has always been passionate about poetry. A former teacher, she now works in finance in Toronto, Canada. Sheila recently released a new French single “T'es un homme exceptionnel”, and talks to us about being an artist abroad.
The figures are alarming! Mexico currently has a death toll of over 204,000 and more than 2.2 million COVID-19 cases. Still, the country has never closed its borders since the start of the crisis and keeps on welcoming expats from around the world. What's so special about Mexico amid the global chaos?
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