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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An Introduction to the Move to America
Erin
23 April, 2013 11:44
In a new series, we will be following the story of future expat Molly as she 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.
My name is Molly and I am a soon-to-be UK expat to the US. I have my sights set on that move as without it I will not get to be with my husband (US citizen) and have the life I have waited so long for. It has been a very arduous time apart that has been filled with delays, form filling, evidence gathering and maintaining a long distance relationship.
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: April 22nd, 2013
Erin
22 April, 2013 08:11
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
@moveguides
#Forex Focus: We're in a world full of strong dollars. Which country is doing best? http://ow.ly/jTu5U #expat
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Expat Fear: the Situation in Korea
Erin
17 April, 2013 15:53
Since mid-February, the rumblings of danger from Democratic People's
Republic of Korea have grown from the usual wariness to all-out panic by
some media sources.
The panic is not all that surprising considering North Korea's own statements and ultimatum. Via the state media service Korean Central News Agency,
"The world is in a festive mood on the auspicious Day of
the Sun. It is only the south Korean puppet forces who hurled a group
of anti-communist gangsters into a rally against the DPRK in the heart
of Seoul in broad daylight at which they set fire to the portraits, the
symbols of its supreme dignity."
Not exactly comforting words for it's southern neighbor and public
enemy. No "final peaceful settlement" has ever been fully achieved
between the two sides and these kind of statements paired with the
ramping up of their missile systems are right to raise alarm. However,
it is still thoroughly unclear what exactly should be done about the
latest threats.
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