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Anna Nicholas

Juggling languages can make all the difference to the beautiful game

Mark Johnson

No writer’s block in Montmorillon

Sarah O'Meara

A hostel environment in Chengdu

Annabel Kantaria

10 ways in which Dubai changes you

Unsociable? British expats 'fail to make local friends'

A quarter of Britons living overseas socialise mainly with fellow expats, and have no friends from their adopted country. We asked eight bloggers around the world for their views

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Famous dogs on British TV

Hugh Bonneville with Isis the dog, Downton Abbey

Following news that the nation faces saying a heartbreaking goodbye to one of its favourite canines on the small screen, we look at some much-loved pooches through the years

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Taiwan tops the expat health care charts

Nursing staff take care of new-born babies at Hau Sheng hospital in Yuanlin, in central Taiwan, which is decorated with the Japanese animated character Hello Kitty

The island offers the cheapest and best medical facilities of any country in the world, according to a new survey

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Expat rates: Move fast if you want short-term advantage

There will be no respite in the short term for savers as the base rate is likely to remain at 0.5pc for longer than many expected

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Fed up with petty bureaucracy? There is a place to turn

A United Kingdom flag flying next to a European Union flag

When an attempt to renew her driving licence in France turned into a nightmare of red tape, Elena Berton turned to a little-known EU agency for help

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Ask the experts: How much tax must I pay in Portugal?

Our expert panel can tackle your expat-related questions on topics ranging from savings and investments to currency, tax and property law

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It pays to file your tax return online

Expats have four days to get their papers to the taxman in the post, but the online option gives them more time

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The right talent in the right place

The Forum for Expatriate Management is honouring the hard-working people in companies who ensure expat assignments are a success

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A trip in a television time machine

richard briers felicity kendal good life

A new archive of listings from the Radio Times has revealed what was broadcast on the BBC on this day over the years. Our gallery may bring back some fond memories

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The 10 countries where property is cheapest

In pictures: The countries with the most affordable housing relative to incomes

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Working online: The rise of ‘e-ployment’

Country guide: moving to Switzerland

Where should you move for good money and a nice life?

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Expat voters could solve 'Ukip problem'

Letters

After the Eurosceptic party's recent success in the Clacton by-election, one of our readers wonders why the three main political parties are ignoring the potential support of Brits overseas

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