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Experience the Beautiful North Sea

Posted on by Maller
Denmark is well-known for its beautiful nature, especially the North Sea. Along the Western coast of Denmark, this impressive sea stretches from Rømø to Hanstholm.

Weekend Getaway: A Guide to the Perfect Stay in Aarhus

Posted on by Maller
Ever since Travel + Leisure named Aarhus one of the Best Places to Travel in 2016, the city has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

Bob was a Woman of Many Talents

Posted on by Margo Lestz

  In Paris in 1902, young Dr. Marcile was head-over-heels in love. The young lady who was the object of his affection loved him too, but her…

God Save the Royal Derriere

Posted on by Margo Lestz
Queen Elizabeth II is now officially the longest reigning monarch in British history. The 89 year old Queen has broken the record set by her great-great-grandmother

Five Places to Visit in Paris in Spring

NhanPosted on by Nhan

Spring has sprung in Paris..! Probably my favourite time of the year in Paris, Spring has this magical fairy tale effect on the city, like we needed…

A Wedding in Paris

NhanPosted on by Nhan
I originally never planned for any of this to happen. Truth be told, I had decided to move to Paris to ACTUALLY BE SINGLE. I had needed (another) change in my life having moved back to Australia

What do you miss the most from "back home"?

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

Missing things is a hot topic with expats. How about you? Here's a whole range of weird, wonderful and unexpected (plus a few expected) things that expats…

How to have the greatest, and safest, gap year ever

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

Read these ten tips to prepare you, or your child, for the unknown gap road ahead…Gazillions - that’s lots, but no one knows exactly how many -…

How to start a dream business abroad

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

A huge number of expats move overseas to start their own business (myself included). Read on to discover which country might be the best place to launch…

Where you can earn more than 15 euros an hour in Europe

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

Not all places are created equal when it comes to wages, even when they form part of the European Union. Find out which 8 countries in the…

The best ways to protect your home while you travel

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

It’s fast approaching the peak travel time of year, when expats travel to second homes, go “back home” to visit family and friends, or simply go on…

How to make your home more Zen - VIDEO

Jackie GregoryPosted on by Jackie Gregory

As the saying goes, “Your home is where your heart is”; in other words, no matter where you are in the world, your home will always be…

Meet the Expat – Farrah Ritter in the Netherlands

Jackie GregoryPosted on by Jackie Gregory

An interview with American expat, blogger, and mother of three Farrah Ritter... currently living in the Netherlands but soon to be setting off on her next overseas…

Meet the Expat – Robyn Santa Maria, near Marseille

Jackie GregoryPosted on by Jackie Gregory

1. Where do you live now, and where did you move from? I live on the sunny south coast of France, to the east of Marseille, having moved…

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