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Looking for a job abroad from your home country is not always an easy task. Especially when the job search is done in a different language. This is especially true as some people and agencies do try to take advantage of the situation. Expat.com takes a look at the different fake job ads as well as scams that might arise.

When settling down in a new country, one of the first challenges is mastering a new language and then a whole new cultural setting. The latter will, however, depend on your expat destination and cultural differences between native country and adopted country. However, in general, expats also face common difficulties that are more or less the same regardless of where one goes. Expat.com has compiled a list of the 10 things that are most likely to be difficult for expats to adapt...

The unusual regulation regarding American visas is about to become a reality. Indeed, it seems that in the very near future, candidates for working visas in the United States (with the exception of diplomatic visas) will have to disclose the details of their Facebook profile and their social media networks as an integral part of their application. This measure, although it is not in force anywhere else yet, reminds us that obtaining a work or residence visa is not always an easy feat...

As of this year, French citizens will be exempt of tax when selling their main residence ahead of a move abroad. Selling or renting out one's property before moving abroad is no easy feat. So we've decided to compile a checklist to help you out.

Each year, the Spartacus International Gay Guide, a gay travel guide, publishes a ranking of the best and worst countries for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. A study that lists 197 countries and considers the following criteria: the civil rights of the LGBT community, the implementation of discriminatory laws and finally, the potential danger in the country. While Canada and Sweden remain leaders of the ranking year in, year out, they welcomed Portugal, this year, on the top step of the podium. The country has made a dazzling jump from the 27th to the 1st position.

Women empowerment (or the setting up of actions and reflections to legitimize and strengthen the place of women in society) is a priority several sectors and the digital age is no exception. Indeed, only 28% of its stakeholders are women… But there exists a plethora of incentives seeking to do just that and the Digital Women's day is an example of such an incentive. It is celebrated in France on the 17th of April and a conference involving women from all around the world will be held on the occasion. Women empowerment in the digital world is exactly Emilie Mahaux's fight.

Everything you need to keep in mind with respect to your health before going on your adventure abroad.