Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
The digital COVID-19 vaccine passports may shape the future of travel, but for now, there is no universal system. While we await the progress of vaccine passports, expats should keep their COVID-19 vaccine cards secure as proof of immunisation. This document could be essential for travel, relocation, and daily life.
Every year, World Environment Day is observed on June 5. But it's important to realise that preserving the environment is not a single day's affair. Also, everyone should be concerned, even expats living abroad. Clémence, an entrepreneur and expatriate in Sri Lanka, and Pyotr, an expat in the US, talks to us about simple actions that can help make the world a better place.
A bustling nightlife, entertainment for all tastes and interesting spots to visit are what most expats usually look for when planning their move abroad. Rarely do they think about their physical and mental well-being. So here is an insight into the cities where you're more likely to enjoy a good night's sleep without any stress.
Helen is a happy wife and mum of two grown-up children and has always been passionate about travelling. But it's only in 2020 that she could make her dreams come true despite the pandemic. With her husband Adrian, he now lives in the rural countryside of Central Portugal.
The pandemic has made living abroad even more challenging for trailing spouses. Many of them are still struggling with their daily stay-at-home routine and lockdown restrictions, while their significant other is having an almost regular routine. Here's what Kate, an expat coach in the USA, has to say to trailing spouses.
Relocating abroad does not mean giving up your responsibilities and even your civic rights, including your right to vote. The United Kingdom has finally recognized this and is planning to grant Britons who have spent more than 15 years abroad the right to vote in the general elections. Fortunately, the United Kingdom is not the only one to honour this right; although things are quite tricky in some countries.
Recommended by the European Commission, the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine passport is currently being debated by many countries. This document could be crucial for the kickstart of the travel and relocation industries, whether in the European Union or elsewhere.
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Alessandro relocated permanently to the United States in 2017 after obtaining his Green Card. He currently lives in Miami, Florida, and works as a medical assistant in a prestigious local hospital. He talks to us about his American dream and his career amid the pandemic.
It's official! Australia will not reopen its international borders before mid-2022. This decision, obviously, breaks the hopes of thousands of expats who had travel plans or were hoping to reunite with their families. Hence, many of them are packing their suitcases while some have already left.
The global health crisis had a considerable impact on international travel and relocation, especially regarding overseas retirement plans. But with the gradual reopening of borders around the world, people are rethinking their overseas retirement plans with new priorities.
As France is gradually ending its lockdown restrictions, people are now breathing again like many other European countries. Since nonessential businesses have reopened, terraces are full every day. What makes them so important, especially in Covid times?
Originally from Brittany, Anne-Charlotte first travelled to Canada when she was 20. And it was love at first sight, although she returned to France after some time. In 2018, she finally relocated to Quebec with her husband and son, who was only 18 months old. She talks to us about her dream come true.
Andre calls himself a wanderer. His experience of travelling in more than 50 countries and living in some of them turned him into an author recently. He talks to us about his book and gives out some tips for growing into your best self as an expat.
Many nations worldwide have been able to breathe again for the past few weeks after spending months in lockdown. In early May, the easing of lockdown restrictions in several countries has allowed people to get back into their routine. However, Taiwan, Malaysia and Turkey have locked down once again following a new COVID-19 surge.
Claudia is originally from Potsdam, Germany, where she was the chief editor of German movie website. Today, she is a relocation agent in Paris, the French capital that became her new home in 2014. Claudia talks to us about her love for Paris and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on everyday life, housing, etc.
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.
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