What are the best things to do in the area; anything to recommend to future expats? There is a vibrant evening life of cafes, flamenco dancing, and strolling ("Only tourists pay for tapas."). The city is rich in History to explore, and the surrounding countryside, from the tallest mount...
Cat is a Chicago girl who's lived in Southern Spain since 2007. Two kids, five jobs and a mortgage later, Seville has become her home. Cat shares her story and tips for expats moving to Spain on her blogSunshine and Siestas, and she can also be found on her social media (@sunshine...
See the complete Guide to Health Insurance in Spain for Expats + Translation: All Medical certificates that are not originally in Spanish must be translated by a Sworn Spanish translator certified by the Government of Spain. Visa fees, which depend on your nationality: American citizens $140 +...
“So when are you coming home?” As an expat, this is a question you will hear a lot. Out of all the expats I know, there is just a small handful who actually have an answer to this question. And for most of that very small group the answer is “never”. Everyone else just doe...
A: Walking about in the local community has been the way I’ve met people and made friends. Q: Have you made friends with locals, or do you mix mainly with other expats? What advice would you give to new expats looking to make friends with the locals?
“New York has always been a leader when it comes to thinking big about what tomorrow holds – and today in Rochester, we’re seeing an even brighter vision for what the future will be,” remarked Governor Cuomo. “This announcement is proof that the best is yet to come for New York’...
TESOL Programs: Explore Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) training and placement programs that can connect you with teaching opportunities in Spain. Remember: While it can be competitive, perseverance and resourcefulness are key. Network with fellow expats, brush up your Spanish...
The report by InterNations suggests that Ecuador is the best country for expats due to their high quality of life. Therefore, if you want to move to Ecuador, you must learn the Spanish language. Whopping 15.9 million people in Ecuador speak different regional dialects of Spanish. These dialects...
January 2024 – Agnes Groonwald ofTravel on the Reg, expats in France:“Tourism in Paris has seemed light since our move just outside of the city, but we also haven’t experienced the peak summer season yet. It’s still expected to book the big attractions (e.g. Louvre Museum) a few...
“Spain performs worst in the Working Abroad Index (34th). Less than half the expats (49%) agree that moving there has improved their career prospects (vs. 59% globally),” and another 36% are unhappy with the local job market