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°µÍø½ûÇø kids... by oreneta
Someone just asked about kids in Barcelona, and I think it leads to another interesting thread... What makes it easier for kids to move? Have you integrated in the local schools, or will you go for an American or French school? Why have you ...

I don´t know the answer to that. We are considering changing languages next year but some other things need to fall into place before that happens. My children are 8 and 10. Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø kids... by oreneta
Someone just asked about kids in Barcelona, and I think it leads to another interesting thread... What makes it easier for kids to move? Have you integrated in the local schools, or will you go for an American or French school? Why have you ...

We are corporate °µÍø½ûÇøs which means that we move fairly regularly. My children are ages 8 and 10 and have lived in 4 different countries. They are incredibly flexible and know that this is what we do. Most of their friends are similar which makes ... Read More


What will motivate you to be an °µÍø½ûÇøriate in a developing countries? by miaaaaa
:rolleyes: really needs your help... i am doing a project on concerning this issue!

:rolleyes:Lower prices- so you can have a better standard of living. More respect and a special status from the people. Less regulated and more freedoms in daily life. Friendlier people in general. Women prettier and more modest with realistic ... Read More


Movies and books relating life in a foreign country by Julien
Hi, We've all seen Sofia Coppola's "Lost in translation", and I think °µÍø½ûÇøriates liked it :) Would you advice other movies or books which relate life and experiences in a foreign country? Thank you, Julien

Oh, I didn´t connect with Lost in Translation at all! Basically, she was on holiday. The best fiction book I have come across that described the alienation/discombobulation associated with being an °µÍø½ûÇø is The Namesake. It is about the ... Read More


American °µÍø½ûÇøs, what do you miss most? by cc11
Hello everyone! I'm going to be living in Italy this summer and travelling through Europe for about three months. Even though I'm not really going to be an °µÍø½ûÇø, I was curious as to what you wished you had brought with you from the US. What ...

The only thing I used to bring back from the US was Bounce Dryer sheets, but I have broken that habit. As far as cereal goes, you will see a decent selection of Nestle and some Kelloggs. You probably won´t see General Mills, so if you like their ... Read More


Top 10 °µÍø½ûÇø Websites? by tropicalescape
Greetings - I realize this is a rather subjective question but besides are there other "°µÍø½ûÇø" or travel related sites that you utilize for (quality) information...? I will start with the obvious - http://www.google.com and ...

It depends on which country I am researching and how ´exotic´ it is. I usually start with the following, as well as google. www.°µÍø½ûÇøfocus.com www.talesmag.com and sometimes, Lonely Planet´s forum, The Thorntree. Read More


°µÍø½ûÇø pets and travelling with them. by oreneta
Part of the deal with the kids when we moved to Spain was that we would get a dog. Well, we did. It has been great and we are really enjoying having him...our first dog. As an °µÍø½ûÇø though we are facing some problems. It is hard to find someone ...

We have always had dogs ever since living abroad. We don't kennel our pet, but we hire housesitters. Safer for the dog and the house. Usually, I use our babysitter as a housesitter. We have flown with our dog, but that always makes me nervous. ... Read More