Living abroad

Living abroad

Living abroad requires a certain type of lifestyle. First coined in 1929 by an Austrian psychologist, the term ‘lifestyle’ reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group, which includes social relations, consumption, entertainment and dress. Being an expat, of course, is a lifestyle in and of itself.

Expat lifestyle: The chameleon wanderer

Expat life engenders an international outlook coupled with an ability to blend relatively...

Lifestyle - Essential Articles

14/05/2012 Expatica SpeedDate in Amsterdam - Saturday, 2 June

Looking for love? Interested in making new friends? Meet the most eligible internationals in Amsterdam. Don't miss out - true love could be waiting!

17/03/2012 Irish pubs in Belgium

Grab a Guinness and meet other expats at your local Irish pub!

28/03/2011 Canadian associations and clubs in France

The Expatica guide to the Canadian community in France, from Canadian bars in Paris to a Quebecois bookstore. We help you locate your fellow Canucks. Compiled and updated by Rachael Stockment.

17/12/2010 Auslaenderin in Berlin: Unfashionably early

An American expat learns to change her habits to adapt to her adopted country and ends up annoying locals.

10/07/2008 English bookshops in Switzerland

Reading a book Expatica's selection of bookshops in Switzerland