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14/05/2013 Bilingual Family: 15 years after tying the bicultural knot

"JBF: 15 Years After Tying The Bicultural Knot" Annika writes in her Journal of a Bilingual Family the joys and challenges of building and nourishing a bilingual marriage and family.

13/05/2013 The Jolly English Pirate: Comfort zone to solitary expat

Tall Tales from the Jolly English Pirate: The key to a happy expat life Five years after leaving UK comforts to live as a single, female expatriate abroad, the Jolly Pirate finds not planning is the key to living a...

07/05/2013 Becoming Madame: Lessons from the French – eating right

"Becoming Madame: What I’ve Learned from the French – Eating Right No. 1" In Becoming Madame's blog series on what she has learned from the French, 'variety' is the first key to learning how to eat healthy...

06/05/2013 How to make the words 'long distance' less daunting

How to make the words 'long distance' less daunting Here are some ‘techy' tips to help bridge the long distance gap that many expats experience while living abroad. [Contributed by HSBC Expat]

06/05/2013 Expat kids: Who are they?

Expat kids: Who are they? A discussion on the impact of expatriation on children, and the rising generation of children with hybrid cultural identities. [Contributed by HSBC...

30/04/2013 Have your say in the largest worldwide Expat Survey

Have your say in the largest worldwide Expat Survey HSBC Expat announces the opening of its sixth annual Expat Explorer Survey and encourages expats from across the globe to share their experiences...

30/04/2013 Bilingual Family: Great resources for learning French

"Journal of a bilingual family: Our favourite French resources" Author, blogger and mother of a bilingual family, Annika Bourgogne shares her selection of the most useful resources her family uses for learning...

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Management culture in France

Management culture in France

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations, and etiquette.

American associations and clubs in Paris

American associations and clubs in Paris

A listing of organizations in the Paris area that cater primarily to Americans living in France. Updated April 2011.

British associations and clubs in Paris

British associations and clubs in Paris

Our handy guide to the British community in Paris, from cricket clubs to Scottish country dancing lessons to where to find a jar of Marmite.

Anglophone services in France

Anglophone services in France

Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in France, from how to open a bank account to Islamic banking and investments.