Expat Espresso in South Africa

Excerpts from expat life in South Africa This expat interview comes from my friend, Clara Wiggins, here in South Africa. Clara has contributed some excellent articles to ExpatChild

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Staying safe when you are overseas

How to stay safe while travelling abroad as an expat We’ve all heard the horror stories; backpackers found dead on a beach in Thailand, a surfer’s body found

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Expat Espresso in England

Excerpts from expat life in England This expat interview comes from the deliciously-named Ms Havachat who currently lives in England. As a ‘highly mobile’ expat, she and her

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How does expat life affect your child’s education?

The impact of expat life on learning One of the biggest worries for any parent choosing to move their family overseas is how will this decision affect their

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Expat Espresso in Scotland

Excerpts from expat life in Scotland Our Expat Espresso interviews continue into the new year! Today we catch up with Eamon in Aberdeen, Scotland. Where do you currently

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Driving overseas

Five crucial things to know about driving abroad Going abroad either for travel or work is an exciting proposition for any family. However, if you’re planning to spend

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A portable home

Creating a feeling of ‘home’ Lamia with Aasha the Haboba – Khartoum, Sudan Whether as an expat family, a trailing spouse, or an expat child growing up in

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Culture shock is good for you!

How culture shock benefits you Commonly experienced by travelers, expats and exchange students, “culture shock” describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one.

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Expat Espresso in The Netherlands

Excerpts from expat life in The Netherlands This month’s Expat Interview is with Eleanor McCallin who was the winner of the #HomeToUs photo competition. Where do you currently

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Keep calm – it’s Christmas!

First Christmas overseas? It’s just a week to go before Christmas. Depending upon where you are in the world the Christmas songs may have been cranked up and

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