Living abroad

Living abroad

First coined in 1929 by an Austrian psychologist, the term ‘lifestyle’ reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group, which includes social relations, consumption, entertainment, and dress. Expat living, of course, is a lifestyle in and of itself.

Expat lifestyle: The chameleon wanderer

Expat life engenders an international outlook coupled with an ability to blend relatively ‘seamlessly’ into other cultures....

Lifestyle - Essential Articles

25/10/2009 Britons find home is where the honey is

The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something for the environment.

16/10/2009 Transition Towns - coming to a neighbourhood near you

Dave Meyer from the Sunbeams Team looks at three major initiatives which are altering urban life and how Belgium is keeping up with the changes.

30/09/2009 Shopping in Paris

Ah, Paris. City of light. A destination for lovers. The capital of… shopping? Explorer Publishing shows us why.

07/09/2009 Smoke-spewing Trabant poised for rebirth as electric car

The infamous East German car is about to be revamped in 21st century green.

13/10/2009 Expatica SpeedDate in Amsterdam - Saturday, 14 November

Looking for love? Interested in making new friends? Meet the most eligible internationals at the Caffe Esprit in Amsterdam on Saturday, 14 November. Don’t miss out — true love could be waiting!

09/10/2009 Hermes: Anyone for tennis?

Jean-Paul Gaultier turned the runway into a lawn tennis court for his spring-summer 2010 collection for the luxury brand Hermes as the Paris ready-to-wear week drew to an end.

07/08/2009 English Anglicans breathe life into French Catholic chapels

The priest is a married woman, the Anglican service is in English, yet the old stone chapel in Bordeaux is definitely 100 percent French Roman Catholic.

10/07/2009 From Berlin, with love

A tale of two cities: Our writer Erin Laing was once a die-hard Montrealer but, after moving to Berlin, something changed.

10/10/2009 Soap operas spark Arab tourist boom in Turkey

Turkish TV shows are becoming a pop-culture phenomenon in the Arab world, sending thousands to Istanbul to retrace the steps of favourite stars.

30/09/2009 Shopping in Belgium

If you have just arrived in town, Gary Hills takes you on a shopping expedition to the best shops and bargains in Belgium, from supermarkets to antiques.