Resources: Links for Expatriate Families

Links for Expatriate Families

Expat Resources

www.expatfinder.com ExpatFinder, a search engine for expat information on the web, blogs and expat forums.

Culture Crossing Cultural information about every country in the world, including taboos, etiquette, gestures, business protocol, student life and much more.

Overseas Vote Foundation A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization providing secure Internet-based voter registration services and support to overseas Americans who want to participate in US federal elections.

Expat Communities A directory of expatriate communities around the world.

Expat Stuff A resources listing for expatriates, ranging from insurance companies to volunteer opportunities.

Hummingbird Hearts is an online community aimed at women who have left their countries to join their partners or significant others with whom they have been in a long-distance relationship.

A Portable Identity is both a website for the book of the same name and a source of support for women who are the trailing spouse in an international relocation. The site provides information about the book and authors, news articles, valuable resources and links for expatriate women, and a chat group for women to focus on how the move has affected their identity and how to take charge of the changes that occur at any stage of a move overseas.

Network for Living Abroad A community where expats - past, present and future - share experiences and advice. Resources include links to other sites pertaining to expat life, in-country contacts, employment abroad, volunteer opportunities and more. Articles on specific countries, message board and free e-zine.

Expats Reunite reunites lost friends and family abroad

Expat Focus Community, News, and Advice

Expat World Expat World Newsletter -- showing you the world in a way you've never seen before.

Expat Women - a site designed to help all women living overseas.

Expat Blogs - a list of over 500 blogs by expat women.

Family Life Abroad

AnAmerican Abroad.com

The Expat Expert Site specifically for expat spouses. Includes columns, books, and other writings by Robin Pascoe, who has written widely on culture shock and successful living abroad.

AP Expat Moms An e-mail group for those parents living outside their home countries who are interested in Attachment Parenting. This is a safe and friendly place to come together and talk about parenting experiences in Foreign lands. "Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between the infant and parent(s). This style of parenting encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and develops trust that their emotional needs will be met. As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships."

Expatriates.com Discussion boards, classified ads (including jobs) and a resource directory for expatriates.

The International Alliance for Women A networking and support organization for professional women around the world.

Organization of Women in International Trade A non-profit international networking organization for professional women (and men) involved in all aspects of international trade.

The Expat Exchange Expat Exchange is an on-line community for expatriates -- employees, spouses and children. Enables you to access a wealth of expat-related information and interact with other living overseas to share your unique international experience.

Flying With Kids Infant air travel advice for families flying with a baby or pre-school age children.

Travel Security and Safety Lots of good tips for expats and other travelers written by a law-enforcement professional who has traveled to over 25 countries.

EuroExpats: Information aimed toward expats in Europe.

The American Hour Online Weekly radio show that airs in London and that you can hear online, including previous broadcasts. Uses Real Audio. Shows are of general interest to Americans living abroad and include sports, movie reviews, book reviews, religious thoughts, taxes, etc.

International Living Information and advice about traveling, retiring, living, buying real estate, investing, and starting a business overseas. Includes a monthly newsletter, published books, and a free weekly e-letter.

Overseas Teachers' Digest Resource for Americans teaching abroad.

Expat Forum Chat with other Expats on this site for communicating and information.

Hash House Harriers The drinking club with a running problem. Website with information on HHH newsgroups, listservs, and websites.

Kolot: Jewish Voices A new web magazine ("kolot" is Hebrew for "voices") that's a non-denominational, apolitical site for exchanging perspectives and personal experiences. Hint: click on the opening picture to read the web magazine.

International Divorce Law Site crammed with useful info. about what to do in the event of aninternational divorce.

Escape Artist A website for escaping Americans, expatriates, overseas job seekers, tax exiles, adventurers, and freedom seekers. Extensive links to interesting web resources for expats.

Outpost Expatriate Information Center Independent foundation and website sponsored by Shell International. Contains links by country to web resources to help families at the predaparture stage and settling in.

Expat World A subscription hard copy and email newsletter of international living. Newsletter has been in existence for over a decade.

iAgora The multilingual site about work, study, travel, and life abroad. Feature articles and columns on these subjects for those living or interested in living abroad.

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Products and Services

Expat Coach Personal coaches for expatriates Vera Nicholas-Gervais and Ritta Yee specialize in helping their clients make the most of all stages of the expatriate experience.

Clements International Information about this well-established insurance company that provides coverage in 160 countries. Provides automobile, personal property, and health insurance to Foreign Service, USAID, Peace Corps, and Expat families.

Alexander Forbes Insurance Agency Ltd. Market-leading provider of International Loss/Damage Vehicle Insurance for over forty years. Clients include diplomats, expatriates, charity workers, aid organisation, teachers, journalists, companies and individuals of any nationality living or working outside their country of origin.

Mediabroker: Independent Health Insurance Broker fully independent international medical, health and travel insurance broker offering a free quote service with advice, globally across the Internet. Their service is available to people of any nationality, anywhere, living or working in another country not shown on their passports (expatriates). Healthcare insurance cover is offered for Europe, Rest of World or full worldwide including USA and Canada.

BUPA International The world's largest healthcare provider for expatriates.

MEDexpat A one stop shop for personal and corporate, international medical insurance. Specialist advice and services for expatriates of any nationality.

Terra Cognita Training company providing products for international travelers and expats. Website includes interesting articles.

Buy and Ship a Car Overseas Mission and Project Support gives you advice and helps you buy a car and ship it internationally. Specializes in tax-free exports for diplomats and overseas organizations.

Net Expat Career services for expats including expat spouses.

Britex International Financial services for the expat.

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Financial Services

Global Strategic Solutions Pensions, insurance and investments for expatriates world wide. As an Independent Broker we are agents for some of the largest and most respected insurance groups from Britain and the British isles. Royal Skandia, Hansard, Friends Provident, Scottish Provident, Tunbridge Wells, ect. Through these groups we have access to the worlds most prestigious fund management groups with a tradition of successful selection and growth in offshore international markets. Contact Clyde Graham at glssc@netscape.net for additional information.

Overseas Jobs

xpatcareers.com Claims to be the "the worldwide, all industry expatriate job site with the biggest database and most traffic."

Telecommuting Jobs Vacancy listings and resume posting service for many categories of home-based telecommuting jobs.

Wages.com Provides career and employment opportunities with Australian and New Zealand companies. Also contains wage rates and conditions of employment with salary surveys in Australia along with wage rates in America, UK, Asia and Africa.

Resume Store International A full service employment center offering free resume posting, employment resources, free job postings for recruiters and employers, resume writing services for US employment and curriculum vitaes (CVs) for international positions.

Overseas Job Express Listing of job vacancies open for non-citizens. Contains surveys, articles, and stories from the OJE newspaper.

Escape Artist Jobs Overseas Country-by-country listing web sites that list jobs (not necessarily for non-citizens).

Transitions Abroad For people who want to explore the world through other means than mass tourism. Country by country listing of jobs, internships, volunteer programs, study and unique travel opportunities.

U.S. State Department Overseas Schools Fact sheets and links for 197 American-sponsored elementary and secondary schools overseas. Includes job-hunting links.

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Organizations by Country

World Chambers Network Umbrella network of international Chambers of Commerce.

Australians International Organization for Australians living overseas.

Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas Book designed for for students, recent graduates, business managers, administrators, guidance counsellors, and world travellers.

Americans Abroad: Greece Website dedicated to assisting Americans living in Greece.

Overseas Digest for Americans Abroad Free email magazine for expats. Sister site to Expat Exchange.

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Relocation Services

Prudential Relocation A full-service global mobility management firm providing a wide-range of solutions to support corporate clients and government agencies in the recruitment, retention and relocation of their human capital.

Cultural Awareness International, Inc. Provider of international relocation/destination services and intercultural training worldwide.

The Interchange Institute Non-for-profite publisher of books, checklists, newsletters, and training materials on relocating abroad, particularly how to move to the United States.

Start Abroad: For Newcomers to the U.S. A non-profit website, this online guide is particularly interesting for startups and foreign business branches, as well as expatriates. It covers all the basic issues you face when starting from scratch in the U.S.: bank account, visa, getting around, business culture, and much more.

Hello! America, Inc. An online guide to living, studying, and working in the United States. Includes information on immigration, social customs, tipping, finding a home, finding a school, and credit cards and loans. Contains books on these subjects as well.

Homefair.com Interactive tools and information to research cities, schools, find a home or apartment, find a job, and compare communities. Includes numerous calculators and optimizers as well.

Expat-Repat.com (IRG Integrated Resources) Human resource assistance for multinational corporations.

Relex: Relocation and Extra Service European relocation service provider.

Relocation Journal and Real Estate News The latest news and trends in worldwide employee relocation. Includes links to country-specific expat web pages and organizations.

Employee Relocation Council Non-profit professional membership organization that brings you news on relocation trends, industry publications, job openings, and relocation industry events.

Windham International Supplier of global relocation management and information. Includes highly detailed and practical country profiles, homefinding services, and articles on relocation.

Craighead's Country Reports Order 100-page booklets on moving to specific countries. Booklets available for 80 different countries. Includes general information on tying up loose endportation, Mail Service, Food, Shopping, Household Help, Settling In, Clubs and Organizations, Sports and Fitness, Religious Services, and Cultural Highlights.

Runzheimer International Management consulting firm specializing in transportation, travel, and living costs. Developer of Runzheimer Standard Cost Reimbursement Systems used by many companies and governments.

BR Anchor Publishing Publisher of books for adults and children about moving. Web site includes relocation tips and a free electronic newsletter.

USA Lemon Laws Lemon Laws

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Languages

Champs-Elysees, Inc. Audiomagazines for English speakers learning French, German, Spanish or Italian. Useful for intermediate to advanced speakers.

eTranslate Online translation service. Over 6,000 specialized, professional translators located in more than 80 countries.

Foreign Languages for Travelers Select your native language and the language you wish to speak and you will read and hear basic words, numbers, and phrases in other categories such as shopping/dining, travel, directions, places, time and dates.

Languages of the World Traces the ties between some 6,000 languages and the countries in which they are spoken.

Linguistic Resources on the Internet Cultural study of languages with links to resources on the Internet.

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