Tag: Expat

Recently, in an article published by Quartz, including last research of Expat insider. Research exposing Greece as the worst country to live in as an expat. Greece has achieved this (dis)honorable distinction for four consecutive years. Expat Insider claims to be one of the largest surveys w...

There comes a time in every expat’s life when you have to decide if you’ll stay where you are or move on. I absolutely love living in Barcelona. I love my friends, my job, the city and the lifestyle in general. Summer, sea, tapas, Gaudí — what’s not to love? Moving ...

Exactly two years ago today, I got on a plane from Montevideo, Uruguay and officially took a leap into a new adventure. For those who don’t know me, I was born in Uruguay but grew up in Atlanta, GA in the United States. I’d recently graduated from college and had always day-dreamed of th...

Moving abroad, no matter which country, is no small accomplishment. When facing a language barrier, a culture much different from your own, and the daunting task of making friends in the new country you’ve chosen to call home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But, even with the headache...

Did you know that Germany is ranked as the hardest country for expats to start a new life? No wonder many of us find it difficult to call Deutschland home. After almost 20 years as an expat in Berlin, I have learned how to tackle my love-hate relationship with my new home country. Dealing with th...

I went to London last week to attend a Halloween party with my partner. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would people dress up like they do in the U.S? Would kids go from house to house collecting candy while saying Trick or Treat in British accents? I was surprised to see a lot of people d...

Why Toronto Appeals to Expats Expats are drawn to Toronto for various reasons. Its multicultural landscape offers a home-away-from-home experience, with neighborhoods that cater to diverse ethnicities and cultures. The city’s economy is robust, presenting numerous job opportunities, especiall...