Natallia Slimani

If you follow the news (especially the news on YouTube), you may have heard about several instances of foreigners being deported, arrested, or vehemently criticized for behaving inappropriately abroad. In this context, the discussion about cultural sensitivity takes center stage. And this is what we will be looking into today.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often called "seasonal depression" – and sometimes more lightheartedly – "winter blues". Whichever the name we go with though, SAD can be a real problem. It can make you feel like you are upset for no particular reason, have no energy for anything, and cause a variety of other disruptions in your life. For expats, SAD gets even more complicated – as you are probably already dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions that comes with living abroad. So, how do we deal with it?

Retiring abroad is more popular than ever. But it's not all about warm climates and beach getaways. As it's becoming increasingly expensive to retire in the United States (and several other high-income countries), a lot of people are seeking other location options for a more relaxing and low-cost time off.

Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, you just can't integrate into the new culture? And even after living in the country for a long time, learning the culture, and speaking the language, do you still feel like an outsider? Unfortunately, this feeling is not uncommon among expats. But where does it come from? And why?

When planning a move abroad, few potential expats look into the intricacies of getting married, divorced or remarried in a foreign country. But as marriage laws may differ a lot in the country you are moving to, getting to know them beforehand can save you future troubles. Expats may run into a variety of challenges when navigating these laws abroad – and they may find themselves facing a collection of restrictions they never even knew existed.

When you are moving abroad for your career, your family will be those coming along. This typically puts them in a somewhat vulnerable position – as they are moving to a new location where nothing awaits them. And while the move may be a great thing for your career, the transition you will be making affects everyone.

If you are interested in a career in the environmental field, your timing is perfect. According to the World Economic Forum, "green jobs are growing twice as fast as the number of available candidates with the necessary skills". But how do you go about job hunting in the green sector? And what if you want to find a green job abroad?

Retiring abroad may be a dream for many. But it's definitely not without its challenges. And quite often, it's the financial challenges that take center stage. And these can be further complicated if you run into something unexpected, such as having your pension frozen.

Getting a job offer from abroad can be a really exciting opportunity. But how do you go from feeling like an outsider to becoming a confident and well-integrated team member? The excitement of moving abroad for a new job often comes with the challenge of navigating an entirely different cultural landscape and workplace environment. This transition requires more than just professional expertise. You will need adaptability, resilience, and, most importantly, support from your new employer.

Exploring career opportunities abroad can be very exciting. You get to work towards your professional goals in a new environment, meet new people, learn about a new culture, and more. But together with the enticing benefits of working abroad, you will be dealing with a unique set of challenges. Some of these are often unavoidable, like managing culture shock and adjusting to a new workplace. But there are things you can prepare for. And knowing your rights as a foreign worker will help you stay away from very unpleasant situations.

Taxes are a word few people like. In fact, some choose to relocate for this reason only – to escape them. And this is not entirely impossible - as different countries have different approaches to taxation – especially when it comes to non-residents. Today, we are looking into real estate taxes—more precisely, the countries that don't impose them on non-residents.

As an expat, adjusting to a new country involves more than just cultural adaptation—it often means navigating the local ways of managing everyday tasks, which can range dramatically from digital processes to traditional paper-based methods. This article explores the distinct challenges expats face when adapting to these systems, offering insights and tips on how to efficiently handle everything from opening a bank account to securing healthcare.

Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure for a child. But this transition often comes with a unique set of challenges that will frame your child's day-to-day life. Expatriate children often have to face a world that is vastly different from their own. On top of the complexities of growing up, they will need to adapt to new social situations. 

Getting promoted hardly sounds like a bad thing. But sometimes, asking for and receiving a promotion abroad may come with hidden implications that may not be obvious at first sight. And this is what we will be looking into today.

We all move for different reasons. Once we do, after some time passes, we often want to come back. But this is not always the case. Some expats love their lives in their new countries so much that they don't even want to consider the option of going back. Today, we talk to some of them.