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In our last post, we have looked at how Christmas is celebrated in some European countries. Because of cultural similarities and the geographical proximity, Christmas traditions in Europe are not so different from the UK. If you look outside Europe, however, this will not always be the case. If you are planning to spend your Christmas overseas, it is always useful to know what to expect and to familiarise yourself with the local traditions. 1. USA Christmas is a widely-celebrated holiday in the USA, ... Read more

Are you an expat planning to spend the Christmas holidays in Europe? While the celebrations will certainly not be exactly like they are in the UK, there are many common elements in different regions, including Christmas trees, lights, Christmas stockings and the singing of Christmas songs. And most importantly, wherever Christmas is celebrated in the world, it is a festive season when families and close friends gather to enjoy the holidays and spend  quality time together. In this post, we will look ... Read more

For our city of the month feature in December, we've chosen a typical Christmas city, Austria's capital, Vienna. Famous for its vibrant culture, elegance and stunning architecture, Vienna is considered to be one of the most liveable cities in Europe, and offers high living standards and a variety of opportunities to expats moving to Austria. Christmas in Vienna Winter is long and generally grey in the Central European region, but the Christmas period is certainly one of the most magical times in Vienna ... Read more

Whether you want to see some of the world's most famous monuments or relax in a stylish cafe, Rome is a perfect location for spending a Sunday afternoon.  This month, we will give you some ideas for what to do in Rome, Italy's capital on a Sunday afternoon. 1. Explore Ancient Rome If you are living in Rome, you'll soon discover that anywhere you go in the city, you're surrounded by the past. Rome's architecture bears the marks of Ancient Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, ... Read more

Whether you are moving to Spain, France, the USA or China, finding a place to live in your new country should be high on your priority list when moving abroad. Your two basic options will be buying a property and renting a property. Buying can be beneficial if you know that you are staying in the country for a longer time, the house prices in your destination country are affordable, and if you have the financial means. Renting on the other hand ... Read more