Full update on the guide for expatriates in Montreal (and Quebec)
EasyExpat
22 May, 2013 13:38
We have now fully updated our guide for Montreal (and Québec). After London and Paris,
our Montreal guide has been fully reviewed and extended, and with 179
pages (PDF) of information you will read the most complete guide to
prepare your expatriation to Canada (Québec) and to Montreal.
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How Racially Tolerant is your Country?
Erin
22 May, 2013 08:56
Upon arrival in a new location, expats can be shocked by vastly different surroundings and attitudes which can result in a real sense of dislocation. On top of this, they may experience upsetting changes in political and social views. This can be not just disconcerting, but outright dangerous for some people of color and specific heritage. As we explored in our post "Gay Rights Movement Around the World", equal rights are not afforded to all people in all places.
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: May 20th, 2013
Erin
20 May, 2013 11:02
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from local, everyday happenings to major international news. We have collected some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@openculture
Henry Miller Talks Writing and the Expat Life with Anaïs Nin, Lawrence Durrell, and Others (1969) http://www.openculture.com/2013/05/henry_miller_talks_writing_and_the_expat_life_with_anais_nin_lawrence_durrell_and_others_1969.html
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Infograph: Expat Population of the World
Erin
17 May, 2013 09:00
The word "expat" has been discussed at length, by us on ExpatsRadio, by expats, and by the world at large. What does the word mean? From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
Expat: an expatriate person
transitive verb
1. to withdraw (oneself) from residence in or allegiance to one's native country
intransitive verb
2. to leave one's native country to live elsewhere; also : to renounce allegiance to one's native country
While interesting, this doesn't really help illustrate what an expatriate looks like. Where do we live? How many of us are there? What makes us a group?
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: May 13th, 2013
Erin
13 May, 2013 10:51
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from local, everyday happenings to major international news. We have collected some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@young_germany
A German Au Pair in America http://www.young-germany.de/topic/work/jobs-career/a-german-au-pair-in-america #AuPair #Expat #Exchange
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List your social networks in your Easy Expat profile
EasyExpat
10 May, 2013 16:38
We have just released a new feature on EasyExpat.com: you can now list all your social media within your expat profile! (More)
Finding Health Insurance for The Move to America
Erin
08 May, 2013 12:06
In a new series, we are following the story of future expat Molly, a Brit who seeks to join her American husband in Ohio. At EasyExpat we try to provide you all the latest and greatest in Expat News and Resources, but sometimes a personal journey can best explain the unique challenges and triumphs involved in moving abroad. Meet Molly and follow along on her adventure in the Move to America.
One of the key things I have been looking into, with regards to my eventual move to the US, has been health insurance. It is not a requirement of my Spousal Petition to the US, but it is a vital part of US life as everyone at some point will need medical care. It is a very different system to the NHS in the UK and I needed to understand, as best I could, how the US system works.
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: May 6th, 2013
Erin
06 May, 2013 11:58
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from local, everyday happenings to major international news. We have collected some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@xoJanedotcom
Despite Being British Born And Raised, People Are Always Asking Me Where I'm From http://jane.io/120ZgKo
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Gay Rights Movement Around the World
Erin
02 May, 2013 10:18
In mid-April, France passed legislation to become the 14th country to legalize gay marriage. This is another sure sign that the movement is gaining momentum, but the march of progress is frustratingly slow. For every country that has recognized important rights for same-sex couples, there are areas of the world that do not acknowledge these rights with conditions that are outright dangerous.
France's Bill 344 was introduced to the National Assembly on November 17th, 2012, it was passed on February 12th, 2013 in a 329-229 vote, and on April 23rd, 2013 the law was approved by the National Assembly in a 331-225 vote. At this time, the Constitutional Council has one month to rule on whether the law conforms to the Constitution. The same-sex marriage bill that also permits gay couples to adopt children must be signed by President Francois Hollande and published in the Official Journal before the new legislation is instated.
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: April 29th, 2013
Erin
29 April, 2013 11:04
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from local, everyday happenings to major international news. We have collected some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@insidersabroad
3 Tips for Successfully Moving Abroad with Children http://insidersabroad.com/spain/blogs/expat-blog/posts/3-tips-for-successfully-moving-abroad-with-children #expat #tips by @familyinspain
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