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Parental leave is the name given to maternity, paternity and adoption leave. This can be paid or unpaid time-off from your job to take care of a child, or make arrangements for a child’s welfare. The rules and provision for this type of leave vary from country to country. There are only four countries in […]
A new survey from Globalvisas.com suggests British expats are happiest in Canada. The results are in contrast with expats in China, where less than half (44%) are happy with their lives. “Cultural difference” was cited as the biggest cause of discontent among those living abroad, with a “better standard of living” being the biggest source […]
If you have relocated to Australia the answer may well be yes. According to the Better Life Index, released this summer, residents of Australia are the happiest with their lives. The Better Life Index rates the 36 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in 11 areas that aim to cover every aspect of […]
When I arrived in the UK as a wide-eyed backpacker in 1999, I was only intending to stay for nine months. Like many Aussies before me, the plan was to use the UK as a base to earn some money under the Working Holiday Visa Scheme, to use any money saved to see a bit of Europe, and then […]
Expat parents in the UAE are concerned about a new bill that may require all expat children to be put in school. If expat children are found not to be enrolled at school, expats face losing their residency permits. State schools in the UAE have resources for children with minor learning difficulties, there are far […]
Utopian ideas of an expatriate lifestyle as a couple can be quite romantic, fantasizing about new places to explore and new experiences to be had together. But what happens if reality sets in and your expat lifestyle is no longer a fairy tale? “It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of […]
As an expat family abroad, smartphone apps and interactive websites can provide a wealth of information on health and well-being. No language barriers, tricky paperwork or waiting rooms, the rise of the health app has made daily healthcare advice and tips available to everyone. Here are some of the best for general family health. Restaurant […]
There is a lot of advice around on how to help your children adjust to moving abroad. Schooling, making friends, leaving family behind, learning a new language etc. But, what happens when you decide to move back home? Repatriation, or returning home, can be a struggle for children, especially those who feel closer to their […]
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