The Baltic states – comprised of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – are all located in the central northern part of Europe, sandwiched between Scandinavia and Russia. These intriguing and beautiful countries are often skipped over by would-be expats, but it… Continue reading “Expat Places: A New Life in the Baltics”
Category Archives: Emigrating
Your Guide to Managing Culture Shock in Japan
Prepare Yourself for a Move to Japan with our Handy Guide A little culture shock is to be expected when you decide to live abroad. After all, if you’re from the UK it can a while to get used to,… Continue reading “Your Guide to Managing Culture Shock in Japan”
Expat Places: Time to Move to Switzerland?
More than Just Milk Chocolate and Money Switzerland is famed for a number of things – and not just its celebrated milk chocolate, yodelling and expensive watches! It is, in fact, a country of unique experiences. With its picturesque landscapes,… Continue reading “Expat Places: Time to Move to Switzerland?”
Expat Places: A New Life in Osaka
Want to take the plunge into a totally different culture? Hungry for a new lifestyle and even hungrier for some of the world’s most interesting and delicious food? Think of Japan and most will think of Tokyo when it comes… Continue reading “Expat Places: A New Life in Osaka”
Expat Places: Praying for Time in Braga
Portugal has become a hot expat destination in recent years, championed for having all the charm of its bigger Mediterranean neighbour but at more affordable prices. But rather than moving to the increasingly expensive Lisbon, or the urban Porto, how… Continue reading “Expat Places: Praying for Time in Braga”
Classroom Culture Shock: 5 Surprising Things about Schools Abroad
Now that the summer is well and truly over, the ‘back to school’ season is upon us. If you took advantage of the holidays to make the move overseas then your children may be about to take their first steps… Continue reading “Classroom Culture Shock: 5 Surprising Things about Schools Abroad”