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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
New study reinforces European racial stereotypes
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 stereotypes still hold true in the 21st century. For example, the German people are seen as trustworthy, especially by the Spanish and the French. The results of the survey, carried out across Europe, may seem a little confusing, as many nationals in the countries surveyed agreed... Read on...Other Global News...
- 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...
- Expat mums unfairly penalised by UK expat pension crackdown17 May The recently announced change in UK pension law disallowing married women’s pensions is hitting hard on stay-at-home expat mums. Married women who have lived overseas with their husbands and never worked will be hit hard by the proposed change in pension law...
- Expats in France face confusion over tax on overseas income17 May As French lawmakers fight over the introduction of new tax laws affecting expats who have overseas investments or pensions, potentially affected expats in the country are facing financial confusion. The issue concerns the double tax ruling between France and...
