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The French Who Move To Britain

Over 400 000 French people live in London alone. Just as the British flocked to France to find peace and tranquillity and a slower pace of life, so the French, for the large part young professionals, flock to the UK

Grocery Shopping In Barcelona

by Patty Sanchez If you just arrived to Spain and decide it is time to go grocery shopping, hold that thought! Do not be a new inexperienced expat and think you can walk home carrying three bags of groceries loaded

The British Who Move To France

The huge surge of British families pulling up roots and moving lock stock and barrel to France, has largely petered out. During the 1980s thousands of families re-located to France, mostly because property was so cheap – sometimes incredibly cheap

Working In Spain – Still An Option?

by Rob Innis It is no secret that the Spanish economy, along with most of Europe, has taken a battering with the current financial downturn referred to here as the ‘crisis.’ Unemployment is running at record high levels – so

Experiencing Morocco Through Expat Eyes

by Craig Priestley, HomeStay International Over a dozen horsemen come bearing down on me at a gallop, rifles raised above their heads. Just as I start to panic, they rein in hard and bring their horses to a skidding halt

It Is Now Tougher To Relocate To Spain

by Rob Innis Spain’s financial downturn, known locally as el crisis, has meant that apart from the government increasing taxation and making severe budget cuts the rules regarding both taking out Spanish residency and obtaining healthcare have recently been revised.

Reasons Why People Choose To Move Overseas

Courtesy of Robinsons Removals There are many reasons why people to sell their home, pack their belongings and move abroad. Some people opt to start a fresh slate in a brand new country, for others there is no choice in

Riding the Chicken Bus in Nicaragua

I had to go back to Granada this week to take care of some unfinished business. Getting there from San Juan Del Sur is an adventure in itself. There are only two options: hire a car for us$50 or take

10 Things You Should Consider When Shipping Abroad

Whether you are moving abroad or just shipping something to a family member, sending packages abroad can be a confusing process. From knowing how to pack a box to figuring out how to label it, shipping a package takes more

Dealing with a Cash Culture in Argentina

by Connor Davies Living in a cashless society where cell phones and plastic are the only forms of payment seems nearer than ever. Or at least, it does if you live in the West. But over here in Argentina, it