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Canadian Expat Living in France - Interview With Crystal
Crystal is an anglophone Canadian expat in France who first came to teach English in a village in the north of France just after graduating university. A month after arriving, she met and later married a handsome Frenchman, and is now living in the Alps with her husband, small dog, big furry cat and two hairless kitties. She's a freelance writer with a passion for photography, animals, travel and blogging. Crystal's expat blog is called Crystal Goes... Read on...
- US Expat Living in Tokyo, Japan - Interviewing Aimee1 day ago An initial assignment of six months to a year for her husband’s work as an attorney has led to a decade of experiences in Japan for Aimee Weinstein and her family. They love traveling, eating, and exploring local culture. Aimee is a writer and writing professor...
- Expat Interview With Lonna - American Living in Turkey2 days ago Lonna Lisa Williams has been writing since she was four years old, after her father died, when her mother collected the poems she spoke. In love with words, Lonna wrote childhood stories and plays, eventually publishing books. "Like a Tree Planted" is science...
- Expat Interview With Cynthia - US Expat Living in India5 days ago Cynthia is a White Indian Grandmother that recently moved to India. She grew up in Small Town America in the home that her Great grandfather built. That instilled an appreciation of her American roots and love of Country. The blood of Roger Williams, defender...
- American Expat in Cyprus - Interviewing Fashionista6 days ago “Fashionista,” married to a history and classics professor, never knew that being a professor’s wife could lead to a life of adventure, especially a life of abroad for the entire family. When her husband, then graduate student boyfriend, made a trip over ten...
- Expat Interview With Zannah - American Living in South Korea1 week ago Between studying Japanese throughout school and setting her sights on pursuing a career in education, it seemed inevitable that Zannah Smreker would end up teaching in Asia. It took being laid off from a post-university retail job to finally give her the push she...
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Latest News
French government expat votes promise delayed for a year
A promise to give migrants from outside the UK a chance to vote in French regional and local elections made during President Hollande’s presidential campaign has been relegated to late in 2014. The reform was to be pushed through if François Hollande won the parliamentary election, and would have brought France in line with the majority of other EU member states. Today it was announced that the proposal will not be brought before the French parliament until after 2014’s municipal elections. According to the president’s... Read on...Other Global News...
- Brit expats at risk as Son of FATCA hits British Overseas Territories22 May The news that the British Overseas Territories have now agreed to greater transparency may well scare those who use the havens for tax evasion, but it’s also a danger for those with legitimate accounts. Following the Cayman Islands, which agreed to disclosure...
- New study reinforces European racial stereotypes21 May Would-be expats considering which European country is the most suitable for their retirement or holiday homes may find a recent survey very revealing. The study was carried out by Pew Research Centre in Washington, and revealed that many traditional racial...
- Human rights groups slam Kuwait for traffic offence deportations21 May According to a recently released report, hundreds of expats found guilty of traffic offences have been deported from Kuwait over the past month. Human rights groups are condemning the recent spate of expat deportations of those found committing traffic law...
- Oz ban on gay marriage impacts skilled worker immigration20 May The Australian ban on the recognition of gay marriage or legal partnerships may be affecting skilled worker immigration at a time when the country is begging for migrants with specific qualifications and experience. Australia’s long-standing discrimination...
- Poll shows Brit expats more comfortable about personal finance20 May A recent poll showed an increase in the number of British expats living overseas who feel positive about their current financial situations. The survey, undertaken by financial advisory organisation deVere Group, showed that 54 percent of those who took part...
