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That middle area

Meagan experiences that feeling of in-between-ness that comes from moving home, and wonders how many moves will come before she is settled.

The British notary: Much pomp and circumstance

Blogger Tom Carroll was amazed by his first trip to a notary in the UK. Prepare yourself – and your wallet – for a real spectacle.

UN urged to quickly establish super-agency for women

EC vice president Viviane Reding insists that the time for talking about a UN agency for women’s issues is over: “It’s time to act.”



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05/03/2010 The British notary: Much pomp and circumstance

Wax seal and string Blogger Tom Carroll was amazed by his first trip to a notary in the UK. Prepare yourself – and your wallet – for a real spectacle.

26/02/2010 That middle area

Meagan Meagan experiences that feeling of in-between-ness that comes from moving home, and wonders how many moves will come before she is settled.

19/02/2010 The Britophile’s favourite British town names

Cartoon map of Britain Blogger Melissa is enamoured with all things British, and turns her eye this week to its many funny place names.

12/02/2010 A painting a day: At home in the 1800s

Olha Pryymak Artist and blogger Olha Pryymak is inspired by the English period interiors at the Geffrye museum in London. Your kind of house?

30/01/2010 Share your content with Expatica

Expatica is looking for readers who want to contribute to our websites.

29/01/2010 Just how bad are dentists in Britain?

Austin Powers American blogger John finds there’s some truth behind the joke that Brits suffer from poor dental hygiene, but perhaps it’s no laughing matter.

22/01/2010 Everything is impossible, anything is possible

Chinese worry balls Blogger Miranda shares her inner struggle between positivity and negativity. Just how far will luck get you towards happiness, and how much of our...

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