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News

  • Alert Radio System
    Reutersfoundation alerting humanitatians to emergencies with countryprofiles, topics, newsdesk searches.

Countries

  • Country Reports
    Countries profiled from around the world. An Internet's source of data on over 260 countries.
  • Welcome to CountryNet
    The online information center for expatriates and business travelers. 
  • Third World Traveller
    Travel information with a difference: Instead of focusing solely on tourist interests, this guide delves into the implications of US foreign policy in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean. It poses the question whether these destinations are not the way they are as a result of strong US influence. Interesting quotations of influential US figures posing this question liven up the rather dourly presented pages.

Sharing information

  • Expat Forum
    Talk with other expats from around the world and share your experiences. Site also provides selection of books to buy and other resources.
  • EXPAT WORLD
    The newsletter of international living.
  • Expat Exchange
    Share expatriate experiences, or get advice from others on such topics as international schools and doing business.
  • Met het gezin op reis
    FTips en verhalen over reizen met kinderen. Er is ook een uitwisseling mogelijk tussen ouders onderling over de reiservaringen met hun kinderen. Er is ook een lijst met kindvriendelijke reisorganisaties.
  • Traveling Internationally with Your Kids
    "Travel Internationally with Your Kids" is a website that offers real tips from real parents on how to travel internationally (or just long distances) with your children. The website puts much emphasis on child-friendliness, and contains practical, experience-based information on all aspects of expatriate life: travel, health, arrival and orientation, return, etc.

Practical information

  • OUTPOST
    Expatriate Information Centre, for expats living or relocating abroad. A collection of both practical and general country information, OUTPOST's site has been created to help expatriate families on the move.
  • Transition Dynamics
    A Consultancy Serving the International Expatriate Community. Transition Dynamics is committed to serving the children, women, and men for whom international mobility and cultural transitions are a part of daily life.
  • Escape Artist
    Aimed at those relocating to another country. Read information about immigrating, business, jobs, and tax havens.
  • Expat Expert
    Interesting guide explains the ups and downs, ins and outs of moving and living abroad. Read about the several books available on the subject.
  • Overseas Digest Online
    The Complete site for American living and working abroad. - Planning your life overseas - Where do you want to go? - Finding an overseas job - Educating your children & many additional resources.
  • @Brint - Online Interactive Magazine
    "Premier collection of business, management and technology issues" says the Wall street Journal, one of the many reputable reviewers cited here. There are myriad articles in well-organised categories, discussion forums for topics of the day, and members could register for free and receive subscriptions to regular updates. If you are an expat, this site has something for you.
  • Douane informatie
    Wat mag u in- en uitvoeren? Praktische informatie over hoeveelheden en verboden artikelen.
  • Overzicht van ambassades
    Een overzicht van Nederlandse ambassades en consulaten in het buitenland.
  • BR-Anchor Publishing
    A publisher and book distributor devoted solely to the needs of people preparing for relocation, both locally (USA) and internationally. This singleness of purpose and the highly searchable presentation of the site make it a must for prospective expatriates.
  • Xpatnl
    The information source for expats in the Netherlands.Xpat.nl is a site with many points of interest that will make your stay behind the dikes and dunes an enjoyable one and will help you find your way through the jungle of written and unwritten rules, customs, habits and traditions that this country has.

Jobs and business

  • Expats International
    Expats International is a centre for expatriates of North American, British and European nationality. The site contains a "Hot Jobs" section for serious and quick applications for international vacancies. Additional benefits are available after membership. 
  • Exodus expatriate management services
    Exodus Expatriate Management Services provides assistance for employees being transferred to overseas assignments.
  • Business Resources Worldwide
    Order reports and briefings dealing with key issues and factors involved in trading globally. Covers specific countries, from Algeria to Yemen.
  • Internationalist
    Reference source for books, directories, reports and maps on international business, import/export and world communications.
  • EVD
    De EVD helpt u op weg bij het zakendoen in het buitenland. Op deze site vindt u meer dan 30.000 informatieve teksten rond internationaal zakendoen. U kunt op drie manieren zoeken naar de voor u relevante exportinformatie.
  • Expat Network
    Overseas jobs and contract news, country profiles, expatriate healthcare, worldwide gift service, expatriate bookshop, plus in depth articles and industry reports on issues which affect expatriates.

Health

  • ExpatCare - Protection for Expatriates
    Professional issurance firm specialised in serving the needs of expatriates from over 100 nationalities and 147 countries. Services include medical and financial insurance packages for individuals and groups.
  • Travel Health Online
    Examine a list of health risks and health precautions before traveling. Read a travel advisory from a consular information sheet.
  • MEDEX International
    Illness and accidents could bring unexpected complications to an international assignment. Medex is an organisation dedicated to providing expatriates with insurance and assistance throughout the duration of their assignment. The product range includes individual and group health-care plans, as well as medical kits.
  • Expatriate Private Medical and Health Insura
    nce Agency; Medibrok...
    Medibroker - independent advisory broker for private medical insurance plans, products, healthcare, critical illness, income protection and free quotations.
  • Gezondsheidsadviezen
    Het landelijk coordinatiecentrum reizigersadvisering informeert over vacinaties en de preventie van malaria. Verder verschillende tips en actualiteiten over ziektes.

Intercultural communication

  • Web of culture
    The Web of Culture seeks to educate and entertain you on the topic of cross-cultural communication. We offer global guidelines for the age of technology.

Education

  • Schools in the Netherlands 
    There are several boarding schools in the Netherlands for expatriate's children of school-going age. This site contains information on five of them.
  • European Council of International Schools
    This corporation, with offices in three continents, lists more than 480 international schools and 360 higher education institutions. Expatriates with school-going dependants should begin their school search here.
  • WorldWide Classroom
    This is a well organized facility for locating international educational opportunities. Highly recommended for expatriates with school-going dependants.
  • Stichting Nederlands Onderwijs in het Buitenland
    This foundation strives to promote Dutch education internationally, serving the interests of schools, students, teachers and parents. It maintains intensive contacts with the government, corporations, institutions and educational organisations at home and abroad. The foundation's management is drawn from representatives from the various bodies.
  • Cross-cultural training
    Information about schools, training for parents, international schools.

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