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Kenya

Going to highschool in Africa: A young Costa Rican blogger in Kenya

We have always given the floor to adults, but never to teenagers. She is in high school, she can't buy alcohol or cigarettes and yet, Adri, 17, has already lived abroad over some years, and seen more countries than many adults. In January 2016, she moved with her parents to Kenya, and discovered Africa for the first time. She shares with 天美麻豆 her thoughts about being an expat and a teenager in Kenya.

Mexico

Testimony of an American expat and active mom of four in Mexico

Tina arrived in Mexico with her husband and her four children to experience the slower pace of life in the country. She shared with 天美麻豆 her feelings about life in Mexico, as an American mother of four children.

Homeschooling: The power of your children's education in your hands

Homeschooling is a viable education option for expatriates and their children, who either don't have access to international schools, cannot afford the fees of private schools, don't applaud public institutions, or are merely supporters of this ambiguous teaching and learning method. Expatriation with children adds on your to do list an extra duty — to arrange schooling for them — that depending on the destination country, can be easier or harder to accomplish. Here we present homeschooling, but it's for your family to decide what's the best way to the children's education.

Argentina

Discover street art in Buenos Aires

Argentina is a Latin American country where European culture is notably evident, blending with the country's breathtaking landscapes and variable climate. Being the financial and cultural heart of the country, Buenos Aires caters for a pleasant lifestyle to expatriates. It's been a few years since Buenos Aires has also become the capital of street art.

Germany

Tim in Munich: "Bavaria has a better climate and a breathtaking scenery"

Tim comes from Bath, England. Following a job offer in 1998, he moved to Bavaria where he works as a teacher, trainer and translator. In this Interview, he shares his views about life in Germany.

Switzerland

Kate in Zurich: "The quality of life here is so wonderful and the pace of life is quiet and slow"

Kate comes from Washington. She fell in love with Switzerland 10 years ago during a train ride. Following a two years stay in London, she finally moved to Zurich in 2014 with her husband and two daughters. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Switzerland.

The latest global trends in study abroad

Every year, millions of secondary school graduates pack their bags for an international participation in tertiary education. According to UNESCO's Institute for Statistics' last observations, over 4 million students attend university outside their country of origin every year. Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which comes along with cutting-edge curriculums, compelling international network and loads of glows and grows. Discover the top destination countries for higher education, and help your child build a shimmering future.

United Arab Emirates

Amy in Abu Dhabi: "The United Arab Emirates is quite a forward thinking nation"

Amy comes from the UK. She moved to Abu Dhabi nine months ago after her husband was offered a job there. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates

Discover the new United Arab Emirates Expat Guide

Thanks to their constantly growing economy, the United Arab Emirates attract many foreign professionals looking forward to benefit from opportunities it provides. Discover the new United Arab Emirates expat guide if you are also looking forward to more there.

Spain

Heather in Galicia: "Get ready for delicious food, beautiful weather, and an all-around great place to live!"

Since she was 13 and her first trip in Europe, Heather knew that she will live on the old continent. She's now living in Galicia, Spain, with her boyfriend, teaching english and living. She gives us her US expat feelings about this delicious country.

Raising children abroad: the most welcoming countries in 2016

Children's education and well-being is often one of the main concerns of expatriates choosing to move abroad with their family. Discover the most welcoming countries for expat families in 2016.

Singapore

Singapore: best place to live and work for expats

Once again, Singapore proves to be a top destination for expats as revealed in the latest HSBC Expat report published this Wednesday, September 21, 2016.