Living abroad

Living abroad

Living abroad requires a certain type of lifestyle. 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. Being an expat, 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...

Lifestyle - Essential Articles

31/01/2012 Expat groups and clubs in the Netherlands - Part III

Expat sports, dance, women's, writers clubs in the Netherlands Part three of our expanding groups and clubs section, lists: Sports (including dance), Women's and Writer's.

20/12/2011 How Belgians celebrate the holidays

How Belgians celebrate the holidays Like the official languages in Belgium, holiday traditions vary by region. Here is our overview of the festive season - Belgian style.

20/12/2011 Recommended Christmas markets in France from expats

Christmas markets in France We asked Expatica readers from around the country to recommend their favourite festive markets.

06/12/2011 Christmas markets in Germany

Christmas markets in Germany In Germany, the Christmas season kicks off with a market. American expat Jessica Geraci visits one of the newest in Berlin and offers information on Christmas markets in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt Munich and Nuremburg.

16/01/2012 Valentine SpeedDate in Amsterdam – Saturday, 11 February

Looking for love? Interested in making new friends? Meet the most eligible internationals in the Netherlands just in time for Valentine’s Day. Don’t miss out — true love could be waiting!

06/12/2011 Christmas markets in Belgium

Christmas markets in Belgium See what different Christmas markets in Belgium have to offer, including markets in Brussels, Antwerp, Liege, Verviers and more.

23/08/2011 Crime and legal system in France

Can you pinpoint a pick pocket? Know the legal system of France, including common crimes and where to be most cautious.

09/05/2011 How to buy a car in Germany

You have settled into life in Germany. Now it is time to take on a new project: buying a car. We set out a road map to car ownership in Germany. We set out a road map to car ownership in Germany.

16/09/2009 Twittering not so popular in Spain

Jeremy Holland attempts to explain why Twitter fails to take Spain by storm.

04/09/2009 London: City of expatriates

London is known worldwide for its remarkable diversity and remains ever popular with expatriates and global companies. We find out what attracts expats to this cultural metropolis and why they stay.