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Scarves, wool socks, a warm and cozy fireplace, eggnog, hot chocolate, Christmas markets, and perhaps even snow — these are some of the things that immediately come to mind when we think of Christmas. In the Northern Hemisphere, this visual image is quite accurate, but in the Southern Hemisphere it's a different story. Expat.com relays some of the distinct ways of celebrating Christmas around the world.
France
French is obviously an essential language for those looking for new career prospects in France. However, many foreign languages are also sought after by the French labour market. A survey conducted by Joblift, a job meta search engine, gives you an overview of languages that are in demand in France.
Tax
Tax is a concern that will inevitably crop up if you're planning to live and work abroad. You're likely to pay different types of taxes depending on the country you're moving to. To avoid surprises, Expat.com gives you an insight into the tax system of the most popular expat destinations.
Spain
Spain's pleasant climate, relaxed lifestyle among friendly people, international community, and access to talent are some of the factors that have been attracting foreign entrepreneurs to the country. If you're looking for new business opportunities abroad, Expat.com gives you some good reasons to launch your start up in Spain.
Everyday life
Africa is the second largest continent in the world with over a billion inhabitants, and is made up of 54 sovereign countries. It is home to the longest river in the world, the Nile River. Africa is incredibly diverse in all sense of the word – in its topography, landscapes, geography, culture, and cuisine. Yet, it is often referred to as one entity, even by visitors and expats who have moved to African countries, which lead to plenty of common misconceptions about the continent. Expat.com is here to set the record straight.
Finland
Jutismita moved from the fast-paced Delhi to Helsinki as a trailing spouse. With her move to Europe, Jutismita discovered not only a different lifestyle and landscapes but also a whole new self. She talks to Expat.com about her new habits, big loves (spoiler alert: travelling included), and the challenges of expatriation to northern Europe.
Children
Moving abroad with your family is a daring project that requires proper planning. Quality of life, education, safety, health, leisure, work-life balance, etc., are some of the criteria that have to be taken into account. To help you choose your next destination, Expat.com presents the top 10 cities for expat families according to Homeday's Family Index 2017.
Everyday life
Discovering your new home's culinary heritage is an essential part of your move abroad, whether you're a foodie or just curious. Even though most cuisines have now gone international thanks to restaurants opening everywhere, there's nothing better than tasting authentic cuisine on the spot. To give you a foretaste, Expat.com has compiled a list of 10 must-try dishes around the world.
Work
Finding a job as an expat can be difficult for many reasons, from language barriers to differences in accreditation and skills. So, where are the best cities to look for jobs in your industry? ExpatFinder.com has published their APAC Job Opportunities Report 2017, a look at job vacancies and availability in nine major cities across the region. Looking at Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Seoul, the investigation gives a deep insight into which industries are searching for staff across the continent.
Everyday life
Most of the time, moving abroad means discovering new cultures, traditions and lifestyles – which involves not only open-mindedness but also respect towards differences. Expats often find it difficult to adapt, especially when they don't know what to expect. Expat.com gives you some tips to help you adjust to a new culture abroad and show consideration for your expat destination.
Moving
The dream of leaving our country behind in search of exciting adventures abroad can seem unachievable, especially among the younger crowds who are finding themselves with a newly acquired degree, little to no work experience, and a limited budget. Expat.com is here to tell you that it is still possible to move to another country no matter what your circumstances are.
Work
Skill gaps and lack of employee motivation can have a significant impact on a company and its operations. How can your business achieve success by relying on a fully skilled and dedicated staff? Expat.com explains how e-learning can improve employee productivity.
Moving
Moving abroad is something that many have considered, but perhaps with a tad of hesitation as it is a big decision to make with plenty of repercussions. There are of course many sides to expatriation, with a lot of pros to consider. Below are six reasons to help you get started.
Work
E-learning opens endless opportunities to adults for personal and professional growth, in a way that doesn't demand exclusive organisational measures from the learner's side. With a mobile device connected to the internet, you can enrich your knowledge in a chosen field at any time that's convenient for you and from any place (we suspect that as an expat you will particularly appreciate the flexibility). But what are the fields that you can explore with e-learning? Expat.com is introducing four sectors, which you can further delve into with e-learning.
Work
From providing greater flexibility to boosting employees' productivity and motivation, e-learning has proved to be beneficial to businesses in various ways. If you're looking to make your business more efficient, and attract and retain the best talents, Expat.com gives you some good reasons to implement a business e-learning strategy.
Leisure
Thanksgiving is widely known to be a traditional celebration in the United States with big family gatherings and lots of food, having originated with the European colonists sharing a meal with a few Native Americans to express gratitude for the autumn harvests. Expat.com gives you a few ideas to celebrate Thanksgiving as an expat.
Moving
Every year the IMD World Talent Ranking gathers data from countries around the world to understand economic performances based on investment and development, appeal (attracting and retaining talent), and readiness (quality of available skills). In 2017, data from 63 countries was analysed to provide further insight into competitive talent around the world, and below are the top three.
Work
At some point in our lives, many of us seek some adventure and cultural enlightenment. Maybe you have always dreamed of living in another country and having new experiences. Assuming that you aren't a day trader nor bought bit coins back in 2007, you are going to need to support yourself while living abroad. One of the most popular options is to teach English.
Other Types
Paraguay
A new investor residency rulebook landed last month, and for anyone weighing Paraguay as a place to actually live, the numbers are surprisingly friendly. If you've been quietly researching Paraguay as a possible new home base, for the taxes, the cost of living, the easy residency, or just because the rest of the world feels increasingly expensive and complicated, this one is for you.
Japan
Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made immigration one of the key issues of her term. Since October 2025, foreign professionals, particularly entrepreneurs, have had to deal with stricter immigration rules. Early surveys reveal a significant drop in the number of entrepreneur visa applications.
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
France
A decree published on April 25 in the Official Gazette updates the rules allowing foreign workers to apply for the European Card or register on the "list of jobseekers."
France
E-invoicing (and e-reporting) was previously voluntary. From September 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for businesses to issue and receive electronic invoices. So who exactly is affected?
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Golden Visa program has been updated. The reform, focused on simplification, aims to further cement the United Arab Emirates' position as a top destination for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
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