Australia's visa system uses a points-based method to determine who can live in the country. This can seem complicated when you first look at it, but we've got you covered. Take a look at our article to see how you can increase your points and get your Australian visa!

While we're on the subject of visas, we also have a guide to the Romanian residency visa, and what you need to do if you want to live there.    more ...

We have a bit of a focus on Germany this week, with two articles looking at life there. First of all, how to drive in Germany; navigating the roads in any new country is scary to begin with, but take a look at our article to ease your concerns.

Teaching is one of the most popular ways of making money abroad. Expat John Siskar moved to Germany on a whim, and since being there has taught everything from Kindergarten through to secondary school. Listen to this week's podcast to learn about his journey and discover what he found most challenging.    more ...

In her latest column, June Finnigan explains how her local town of Certaldo is trying to attract more weddings from abroad. So if you've been thinking about getting married elsewhere, check out the article!

In our latest podcast, Tony tells us what it's like to live abroad with a big family which is spread over two continents.    more ...

Here at Expat Focus we love sharing your experiences of life abroad. Seeing how other expats have dealt with the same frustrations, challenges and joys you're facing can be a great way to feel like you're not alone, even if you're far from home. This week we spoke to Yvette in Paris, Larry in Taipei, Kate in Chicago, and Jacqui in Buckinghamshire.

If you'd like to be interviewed, just fill in the questions here and send us your answers!    more ...

We have quite an eclectic mix of articles for you this week. It's a bank holiday weekend here in the UK, but we're still bringing you content from around the world as usual.

First off, Hong Kong and how to meet new people when you're an expat living there. Finding friends can be a challenge, but if you open yourself up to new experiences you might be surprised at the welcome you'll receive.    more ...

In Western Europe it's currently snowing - they're calling the storm "the best from the east". Flights have been grounded, schools have been closed, and people are growing tired of the opportunity for snowball fights and sledging, wanting instead to see some more spring-like weather.

For expats the weather isn't the only concern - it's of the utmost importance to ensure that all your paperwork is in order when you move abroad. Here's a guide to navigating the red tape as an expat in the UK.    more ...

Long after the referendum took place, Brexit is still at the forefront of many people's minds, especially those who have plans to move abroad in the future. This week, we took a look at some of the latest updates on how the Brexit vote could affect your rights as an expat, from pensions to jobs and everything in between.    more ...

This week we've put together a number of articles that should help you through the process of moving abroad, especially if you're planning to move to one of this week's featured countries: the Netherlands, South Africa and Canada.

Even if your plans are taking you elsewhere, though, we hope you'll find useful tips and helpful hints scattered throughout the site. And if you have any suggestions for new topics you'd like to see covered in our articles, please share them in the comments below or email them to scar@expatfocus.com - we love your feedback!    more ...

Sometimes a destination just calls out to you. Perhaps you've seen pictures of its beautiful scenery and think you'd feel at home there. Perhaps you've tried some of the cuisine and can't get enough. Or maybe you've been there on holiday but want a more long-term plan.

Whatever your reasons for moving abroad, you'll have some research to do before you arrive. One of the most important aspects is safety: being unfamiliar with your surroundings can make you more vulnerable, especially if your new home has a higher crime rate or more treacherous climate than you're used to.    more ...

It's Chinese New Year! In his latest column, Ben Zabulis talks about how it's celebrated in Hong Kong, and talks us through some of the popular traditions and customs of the holiday.

Over in Italy, June Finnigan talks about January in Tuscany, including the excellent local cuisine.

We caught up with Evelyne Fallows, a French expat in New York City, about her experience of life abroad.    more ...