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03/05/2012 What's on in Europe for May

Queen Elizabeth II at National Portrait Gallery This May, an Amsterdam concert is performed with child-sized boots, exorcism meets trance in Paris, Switzerland showcases its wines, and 60 Queen...

16/02/2012 What's new in Britain and Ireland in 2012

What's new in Britain and Ireland in 2012 Travel writer Rick Steves highlights big events that will bring big crowds to Britain and Ireland in 2012.

24/08/2011 Museums in London

Museums in London Expatica presents its selection of top museums in London.

22/08/2011 Culture and social etiquette in United Kingdom

Culture and social etiquette in United Kingdom Get started with this short primer on culture and social etiquette in the United Kingdom.

11/07/2011 Editor's Guide: Leisure in the UK

UK Leisure Expatica's Leisure section gives you a taste of the UK and offers suggestions for indulging in local arts and culture, as well as inspiration...

26/05/2011 On killing: A filmmaker in the killzone

film maker in Killzone What does it mean to be part of the US special forces? That's what Dutch filmmaker Vik Franke asks in his soon-to-be-released documentary On...

24/03/2011 Diabolically suspenseful

Picturenose's James Drew rejoices at the return of a horror-suspense classic to the big screen.

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Visas for coming to the UK

Visas for coming to the UK

Visa paperwork Whether you're relocating to the UK or just visiting, it's important that you find out in advance whether you need a visa.

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

Expat mortgages and everything to do with buying a UK property might sound complicated, but there’s plenty of help out there for you.

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

You can access the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in a range of ways. Here is an overview of the main services available to help you get the treatment you need.

Banking in the UK

Banking in the UK

Just moved to the UK? You'll need a bank account to effectively manage your money while you're here. Cliff Govender explains the UK banking system, including facilities that may come in handy down the line.