America is a melting pot of cultures and traditions and have created some that are uniquely their own. If you’re heading to the USA as an expat, get ready to…
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If you start your day with bacon and eggs or a hearty bowl of oats or cereal, you’re in for a dose of culture shock when you move abroad. Nutritionists…
Traversing the world of business can be complicated, especially if you come from a laid-back country where there are not many rules, traditions and formalities. As an expat who has…
France is a popular European expat destination attracting many British, South African, UAE and other EU citizens. Despite the melting pot of cultures that mingle under the Eiffel Tower, France…
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the UK and the USA had similar corporate cultures, but you’ll be surprised to discover that doing business in these countries can be very…
Ecuador was named as the favourite place for expats to live in 2015’s InterNations’ Expat Insider survey. The reason for its popularity is that it occupies first place in the…
It’s hard enough facing adverse circumstances when you’re in a familiar environment, but facing adversity when you’re out of your depth or in a strange new place can be incredibly…
The tipping debate is a long-standing one, with critics on both sides arguing over the necessity of this practice. In many countries, tipping is considered offensive, or is disregarded as…
You don’t need to be Irish to know about St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, this observance is celebrated across the globe and has become popular in student culture in particular….
The American missionary, Daniel Lindley, in 1839 described the ‘boere’ as being extremely superstitious people who believe in omens and make use of traditional medicine. One traditional remedy for ‘simpatetiese…