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Brexit breakthrough: Freedom of movement secured for EU/UK citizens

Imogen MoorePosted on by Imogen Moore
In arguably the most significant resolution of the Brexit process to date, EU citizens abroad (including UK citizens in the EU) have been assured that nothing will…

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Here’s a chance to join Emma flying high above Lake Annecy

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

Emma Casanova works in the Lake Annecy area of southern France as a Leggett estate agent. But as well as being a property agent, Emma is a…

10 Workshops to Attend in Singapore

Posted on by Currency UK

Singapore is known for shopping and eating, but locals will tell you that there is a lot more to do than just that... The city’s mishmash of…

Packing tips for your vacation in Denmark

Posted on by Maller

Denmark – the lovely country in Scandinavia – is a great place to visit. In Denmark, you will find historical treasures, exiting culture, great people and beautiful…

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.

Victor Hugo and the Joker

Posted on by Margo Lestz

  When you think of French writer, Victor Hugo, you probably think of his classic works, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Notre Dame de Paris) or Les…

Berets, Onions, and Stereotypes

Posted on by Margo Lestz

  Berets and Onions In the mid 1900s, if you had asked nearly any British person what a Frenchman looked like, you would have gotten this description:…

Snow in Montmartre

NhanPosted on by Nhan

For the first time in my life, I was able to witness a breathtakingly snowy Montmartre last week. Snowy Winters aren't that much of a regular occurrence…

A Date with Paris (in the SNOW!)

NhanPosted on by Nhan

For the first time in 30 years, Paris welcomed its heaviest snowfall this week - a whopping 15cm! It might not be a lot for some, but…

The best cities for expats to find well-paid work

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

Find out which cities in the UK and the US lead the rest of the world when it comes to expat job opportunities, and which cities offer…

How to protect bank cards, avoid scams and choose a good pin

Isabelle FraserPosted on by Isabelle Fraser

It’s hard enough to protect your personal and banking information in your own home country where you understand the language and are, possibly, aware of scams and…

An expat’s guide to buying property in Hong Kong

Posted on by Currency UK

Hong Kong is a one-of-a-kind place. Being formerly part of the Qing dynasty, the British Empire, the Japanese Empire, and now a financial leader, its rich history…

Things to consider when buying property in Australia

Posted on by Currency UK

So, you’re buying a home in Australia. Fantastic! We’re sure you’ve considered the ‘big questions’ like where you’d like to buy a house, when you’d like to…

Meet the Expat – Lena Strang, living in the Algarve

Jackie GregoryPosted on by Jackie Gregory

Lena Strang is a Scandinavian now living in Portugal after over 30 years spent living and working in the UK. And she's also won the Judo World Masters title…

Meet the Expat – Keith Van Sickle, living in Provence

Jackie GregoryPosted on by Jackie Gregory

Keith Van Sickle is a "part-time expat" who divides his time between the highly charged lifestyle of California's Silicon Valley and Provence, with it's more relaxed and leisurely pace.…

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