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British expat refused right to appeal over voting at the UK General Election
Madrid :: Spain | over 1 year ago
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James Preston fears that his campaign for the vote after 15 years of expat life may be nearing its end. Madrid resident James Preston has been denied right to appeal over voting in the British General Election. He is a British expat who has been out
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Expat Looking for a Job
It is not unusual that many expats are actually unemployed and looking for a job. It is not always the case that people move to another country once they get a job there. There are many expat spouses in search for employment opportunity, graduate
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Drinking Etiquette Around the World
Just like any other differences, various traditions of drinking alcohol are present in many cultures. In some countries, it became a sort of a ritual, with specific rules and patterns. In others, it is just a matter of socializing. Still, when
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Learn To Speak Your Host Country Language
Some expats believe that it is not necessary to speak or understand the host country language. This is partially true, as it is really possible to have a nice and comfortable life without having to speak local language. In most parts of the world,
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What Expat Women Should Stop Doing
Many people, especially women, tend to put their needs and aspirations aside, committing themselves to their family or friends’ needs. Still, happiness is inside every one of us, and while trying to make others happy, we sometimes forget
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Expat Networking
For any expat, networking represents a very important segment of successful integration into their new society. Forming an expat network, or joining a network, is of crucial importance for any new expatriate’s professional
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Can Expats Keep New Year's Resolutions?
The start of a new year is the perfect chance for a fresh start. More than 80% of people make various New Year's resolutions, mainly about health, habits, jobs and relationships. Still only some are actually able to keep them. And
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Long Distance Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, many expats think about sending gifts to their loved ones at home. It can be rather difficult to choose a gift for a person that you haven’t seen for a while; still there are plenty of products to choose
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Thailand - Number One Location for Expats
According to the HSBC 2011 Expat Explorer survey, Thailand is the number one destination for expats for economic and lifestyle factors.
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Cost of Living Survey
Many things influence the cost of living around the world. The cost of living can change due to many factors like currency fluctuations, inflation, political instability or natural disasters. The resulting currency instability and the impact of
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