Expat Blogs & Photos

Expat Blogs & Photos

Living abroad? Write about your experiences! Expatica encourages you to send in your views about living in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Expatica’s Blogs & Photos section publishes content on a variety of expat topics including politics, local events, local food recipes and photos as well as restaurant, film and book reviews, so the choice of subject matter is up...


Blogs & Photos - Essential Articles

09/01/2012 Repatriating tips: Keep up with your contacts

Repatriation tips Returning home turned out better than expected for one German expat, who puts this down to keeping up her contacts at home.

24/12/2011 Poem: The night before Christmas

Christmas eve poem In keeping with Christmas spirit, here is the classic Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863): The Night Before Christmas.

28/11/2011 Teaching French to kids: Counting crottes

Paris Stroller “Knees and toes!” Tadpole pleads. Meaning that I’m supposed to sing ‘Heads, shoulders, knees and toes’, her current favourite song.

26/07/2011 Expat blogging opens at Expatica Germany

Stop the blogpress! Expat blogging opens at Expatica Germany. Share your stories, and read others.

26/12/2011 Fun facts about the Dutch - part 1

Dutch facts Some fun facts about the Netherlands to impress your family and friends: From Dutch abbreviations through Dutch diminutives to Dutch licorice or 'drop'.

27/06/2011 The English Kitchen: White Chocolate and Cardamom Cake

Food blogger Marie Rayner shares this recipe for delicately flavoured white chocolate cake filled with a rosewater and white chocolate ganache.

13/06/2011 Lost in Cheeseland: How to become an expat in France

Whether you're a student or young professional worker, Lindsey from Lost In Cheeseland gives tips on how to move to France if you're seriously considering the idea.

03/06/2011 How to find a job in Germany: Tips from an expat

Finding a job in Germany Finding a job as a foreigner in Germany requires a lot of persistence and determination. Emily Rasch writes from experience.

05/12/2011 Join the ice-skating fun at Jaap Eden skating rink in Amsterdam

ice skating in Amsterdam at Jaap Eden skating rink Amsterdam's Jaap Eden skating rink celebrates its 50th anniversary on 8 and 9 December with a special program. Photographer Janet de Jong takes some snaps to encourage would-be skaters to take to the ice.

13/06/2011 How to be a "stay-at-home dad" pro

Expat blogger Justin gives some pointers on how to be the best stay-at-home dad you can be as an expat.