Any expat knows how tempting it is to stick around with your fellow newcomers, but if you want to fully connect with the local culture, it can be difficult to break out of the so-called “expat bubble”. Making friends with other expats is perfectly understandable. Arriving in a new place can be daunting, so it […]
Filed under: Expat Advice, Expat Families & Relationships on April 28th, 2017 | 12 Comments »
Bibliophiles worldwide will probably know that 23 April — the highly symbolic date that both William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes died back in 1616 — marks World Book Day, a global celebration of literacy and literature. Though readers aren’t necessarily known to be particularly raucous revelers, we have some ideas for everyone who’d like […]
Filed under: Other on April 20th, 2017 | No Comments »
With World Health Day taking place on 7 April, health and happiness have been big topics this month. The good news is that there are countless opportunities in our communities to get out, and be active and adventurous. If you would rather relax, why not meet other global minds for a picnic instead? In many […]
Filed under: InterNations Communities, InterNations Events & Activities on April 19th, 2017 | 4 Comments »
When I moved from the Netherlands to France last year, my life was about to change: I was about to see if I could actually live on my own in a foreign city. While moving abroad goes hand-in-hand with learning a lot of new things, it also changes your perspective on life — even if […]
Filed under: Adventures Abroad, Guest Author, Moving to Another Country on April 13th, 2017 | No Comments »
Taking good care of your health and well-being is essential for making life abroad an enjoyable experience. When preparing for their move, expats-to-be usually remember to cross most health-related points off their to-do list. Have you taken out the right medical insurance for your destination? Do you need any additional immunizations? Are there any particular […]
Filed under: Expat Advice, Moving to Another Country on April 6th, 2017 | 39 Comments »
What will you be doing for your health this month? Since 1950, the United Nations World Health Organization has celebrated World Health Day on 7 April. To raise awareness of global health topics and inspire you to get started on improving your own health, we have selected different volunteering activities from around the world. In […]
Filed under: InterNations Changemakers on April 4th, 2017 | 4 Comments »