How to survive the flu season as an expat
Every year winter is the season for sudden flu outbreaks; the question of when you experience the full blast all depends on where you are living. For example, in the… Read more »
Category: Health Advice
10 ways to improve your memory
Today it seems that the answer to every question is just a google search away. The growing dependence on the internet is a threat to the mental capacity of the… Read more »
For a healthier 2016… take a hike!
For many expats across the globe, the new year means resolutions to get into shape and adopt a healthy lifestyle. The gym may seem like the obvious choice, but it… Read more »
The four phases of culture shock
Moving abroad is among the most thrilling experiences known to man. Everything is new, and challenging: you must communicate in foreign language, every conversation enriches you and each new person… Read more »
Surviving your first Christmas as an expat
Christmas time has an undefinable magic about it; whether it be the decorations, time spent with family or nostalgia for your youth when the magic shone brighter, it’s a special… Read more »
Beyond the obvious: expat risks
It’s obvious that getting vaccinated and being wary of illnesses before moving abroad is important. After all, knowing what infectious animals or contagious diseases you are likely to come into… Read more »
Tips for when expat life gets you down
You might think that after overcoming the first few difficult months of living abroad, the rest of your expat life would be all rainbows and sunshine. However, this is naive… Read more »
Keeping your stress at bay in the workplace
There’s that old adage about ‘working to live’ not ‘living to work’, a simple truth that makes so much sense, and yet it has been lost along the way for many people…. Read more »
Eat like an old-school Mediterranean
Are you about to eat a salami sandwich? It’s probably better to leave it on your plate. This week the World Health Organisation has placed processed meats such as bacon… Read more »
A skin check a day keeps the cancer at bay
The little pink ribbon symbolises Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when public focus and support turns to all those suffering from breast cancer. It is also important in raising… Read more »