It’s getting chilly over here in the UK, and your editor has finally caved in and turned on her heating. Luckily, London isn’t the coldest of cities, and there are plenty of free museums to duck into when you need a bit of warmth and a shot of culture.In Austria, the winters can get very cold, so we’ve put together a guide for how to deal with the weather there – including, of course, embracing the snow and going skiing!
Our recommended blogs this week cover three countries, at different extremes of temperature: Egypt, Estonia and Finland.
Of course, it’s not just the weather and the culture shock that you have to worry about when moving abroad – increasingly, expats are falling victim to financial scams. Take a look at our guide on how to avoid the traps.
Columnist Kathleen Peddicord talks about how to open an offshore bank account, and discusses her own nightmares with the process.
We have our usual round-up of international expat news in the fields of finance and healthcare.
Speaking of healthcare, France’s health system has just been voted top in the world – here's why.
And a couple of other features to round off the week: a guide to the coastal towns and cities in Australia; and why moving to Ireland will make your life better.
Would you like to share your expat experience or become a columnist? Email scar@expatfocus.com for details.