'I Am Not A Tourist' Fair in Madrid - 6 May 2011

Hi Everyone, If you are an expat in Spain (or planning to be soon), don't miss the upcoming “i am not a tourist” Madrid on Friday, 6 May.

Here are some words from our friends at Expatica (the organizers):

“i am not a tourist” 2011 
This year, our Fair will be an interactive extravaganza of experts and companies specialising in expatriate life, workshops, networking and entertainment.

We’ve invited over 40 exhibitors to offer you a helping hand
Have a chat with a recruitment agent, get a word of advice on health insurance or banking, compare international schools and universities, join a group/club or just take the chance to mix with like-minded internationals.

Get invaluable information about surviving abroad
Attend seminars on landing that perfect job, banking, or setting up a business, and enjoy great entertainment and networking opportunities. The programme includes a yoga workshop and wine tasting as well as on-stage performances and even a SpeedDate. And don't hesitate to bring your family along; we have set aside a whole room just for them!

DKV Globality, Staysure and Clements International proudly sponsor the “i am not a tourist” Fair 2011 and will be there to answer any questions you have regarding insurance.

Get your FREE tickets now at: www.iamnotatourist.es.

Expat Women Thanks Its Biggest Referrers

Hi Everyone, We would like to give a big, public shout-out and thanks to the following fabulous websites and blogs, who have referred the most people to Expat Women (in any one given month) over the last 5-6 months. 

We definitely depend on word-of-mouth support, so please, if you think our site adds value to the expat world, please tell all of your expat friends, family and expat clubs about our huge, free resource site. If possible, please also put our link and/or logo on your/your club's website and/or submit your blog to our Expat Women Blog Directory and who knows... maybe next time, your site will be on our thank you list. Thanks so much Everyone! Andrea :-)

Bangkok Mothers and Babies International
A fabulous group in Bangkok, Thailand.

Called Madeleine
All about Madeleine - an American expat living in Sydney.

Chicky Net
A social network for women in Thailand.

Expat Expo Switzerland
Site for the various expat exhibitions this company hosts each year for English-Speakers living in Switzerland.

Expat Expo France
Website for the new expat exhibition beind held this month in Paris, France.
Expatica
Excellent site full of news and information for the international community.

FAWCO
Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas.

Get in the Hot Spot
Empowering tips for life and work by expat Annabel Candy.

JourneyWoman
A very popular travel resource site for women, by Evelyn Hannon.

La Mom
Tales of an American mom in Paris.

Living in Singapore
Great tips and information about living in and moving to Singapore.

Peterthals in Zurich Austin
By Deborah - an American repatraite who was formerly living as an expat in Switzerland

Susie’s Big Adventure
Susie's stories and information about expatriate life in Saudi Arabia.

Tales From a Small Planet
Wonderful site with lots of information about living abroad.

Transitions Abroad
Comprehensive resource site for working, studying, traveling and living abroad.

Missed Some Great Expat Links On Twitter?

Hi Everyone, Here are some expat-related articles and links that I have tweeted about recently, that might interest you:

Expats: Looking for a way to shop conveniently from any US website? Check out our new Sponsor: US Global Mail! http://bit.ly/cNHNu2

Number of expat executives set to grow in next 5 years...? http://bit.ly/9tTjwe

Clements Receives 2010 Communicator Award for Expat Youth Scholarship Website http://tinyurl.com/2aln3t6

Many Expatriates - Many Voices - a study by Prudential: http://wp.me/p12mbU-1N

Did you move between 2008-2010? Take Association's PCS survey to win 1 of 2 $50 gift cards. http://bit.ly/PCSsurvey

Expat Focus 2010 Survey - Can You Help? http://bit.ly/boJleS

Use Social Media To Make Your Overseas Move A Success http://bit.ly/bUTocT

Worldwide ERC's October edition of Mobility now online http://bit.ly/cCxqXK

UK and US Expats wanted for brain mapping experiment at university in Beijing http://bit.ly/aigzbG

Global Mobility Summit - Presentations from New York Conference now online http://bit.ly/9zdRMM

Thinking of becoming an expat? 6 things to consider http://bit.ly/do1NGr

Interview with Robin Pascoe on Expats Radio http://almerimarlife.com/a-broad-abroad

FAWCO registration open: Morocco conference March 2011: American Expat Women & FAWCO Club members invited: Get 30 Euro discount http://bit.ly/bh4wRi

Expats in Vietnam? 101 Reasons To Love Living In Hanoi http://bit.ly/c9VXCw

Congrats Expatica! 4000+ visitors at their expat fair in Amsterdam http://bit.ly/cZlgeQ

To follow me in 'real time' and keep up with even more great expat links on Twitter, please click here.

Thanks for your support! Andrea

Expatica's 'I Am Not A Tourist Fair', Amsterdam

Hi Everyone, Expatica's annual expatriate fair returns to the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam for its 7th outing, offering free resources, information, networking opportunities and entertainment to internationals living across the Netherlands. 

I attended last year and it a really fun, lively day.  If you are an expat in (or moving to) Amsterdam, do drop in and see what 2010's fair offers.  Warmest regards, Andrea.

"Amsterdam, 10 October 2010 – On Sunday, 10 October at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, Expatica will host their trademark “i am not a tourist” Fair. This one-day event has become an institution and is the largest fair of its kind, offering internationals a wealth of information, as well as the opportunity to meet with dozens of expatriate-oriented service providers and mix with thousands of other internationals.

The “i am not a tourist” Fair 2010 is the only fair of its kind for internationals living across the length and breadth of the Netherlands. Following its tried and tested formula, this year’s fair will be geared toward those who have lived here for some time and want to touch base with the expatriate community at large, as well as expats who have just arrived.

"’i am not a tourist’ 2010 will offer all the basic resources that are so important for newcomers, but also present entertainment and culture for those who have already found their way in the Netherlands,” said Event Manager Danielle de Groot. “In this respect, ‘i am not a tourist’ 2010 is a lifestyle fair for even the most experienced international.”

This year’s fair will offer a wealth of entertainment and events, such as wine tasting and speed dating, with an eye toward integrating with Dutch culture. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet with expat-orientated groups and clubs, well-known expatriate authors, universities, and many other organisations.

For those that are still finding their feet, over 55 companies will be available to offer advice in housing, employment, relocation, taxes, and banking. In addition, approximately 10 educational institutions, including schools and universities will be present."

To register for your free tickets, please click here.  Thanks and enjoy! Andrea.

'I Am Not A Tourist' 2010 Expat Fairs in Madrid, Brussels and Amsterdam

Hi Everyone, If you are an expat (or soon-to-be-expat) in Spain, Belgium or the Netherlands, I encourage you to check out Expatica's 'I Am Not A Tourist' Fairs coming up this year...

The first will be in Brussels, Belgium, on Sunday 6 June at the Espace53 (Autoworld). Free tickets here.

Next, they are running their very first Madrid-based Fair on Saturday 12 June at the Hilton Madrid Airport Hotel. Free tickets here.

Then on Sunday 10 October, they will run their 7th annual 'I Am Not A Tourist' Fair in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, at the Beurs van Berlage. (I went last year and it was lots of fun!) Free tickets will be available in a month or so.

Last but not least, they are running a second Fair in Brussels, Belgium, same venue as in June, on Sunday 17 October. Free tickets.

Expatica, who now cover eight countries (the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, France, the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg) on their website - with a ninth on the way soon - know a lot about what it is like to be an expat, so if you are in (or moving to) any of their Fair locations, mark your diaries and go along to see what they have gathered for you!

Living in Belgium? Visit Expatica's 'I Am Not A Tourist Fair', Brussels, October 18

Hi Everyone, If you are in/around/moving to Belgium, you might like to rearrange this weekend's plans to be at the Espace53 (Autoworld Museum), Cinquantenaire, Brussels, this coming Sunday, October 18, between 11am and 6pm...

"The "i am not a tourist" Fair [in Brussels] will have a range of valuable resources from previous European fairs, but with extra attention given to lifestyle and community related resources for the experienced expat. Those of you who already have your bearings in Belgium can therefore enjoy as many of the features as the newcomers, including food, entertainment and networking fixtures. A number of artists and photographers, Belgian and international, will also be exhibiting their work.

So even if you have lived in Belgium for some time already, do come to our fair to discover what's going on in the rest of the expat community and learn more about your adopted country. Our fair is all about enriching your life abroad, whether you are new to the expat lifestyle or an experienced hand!"

Download your free ticket(s) here.

Reminder: I Am Not A Tourist Fair, October 25, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hi Everyone, A reminder that if you are living in (or considering living in) The Netherlands, Expatica's sixth annual I Am Not A Tourist Fair is the place for you to be on October 25.

I am actually going to be at the Fair this year, so mark your calendars and come and say 'hi' to me at our Expat Women stand. Andrea :-)

"Don’t miss the “i am not a tourist” Fair on Sunday, 25 October. It’s all an expat needs to make the most of life in the Netherlands.Whether you have lived here for 10 days or 10 years, make sure you keep Sunday the 25 October free on your calendars for this once-a-year opportunity.

“i am not a tourist” 2009 will be an interactive extravaganza of experts and companies specialising in expatriate life, workshops, networking, and entertainment.We’ve invited 90 exhibitors to offer you a helping hand. Have a chat with a recruitment agent, get a word of advice on house hunting, compare universities for your master’s degree, join a group or club and mix with thousands of other internationals.

Get invaluable information about surviving abroad, attend seminars on meditation, landing that perfect job or pubic speaking, and enjoy superb entertainment and networking opportunities.

The programme includes workshops on whiskey tasting, salsa, improv comedy, and chocolate and sushi making as well as on-stage performances by standup comedians and salsa dancers. Bring the family along, as we have a dedicated kids corner!

Tickets are FREE when ordered online at: www.expatica.com/iamnotatourist."

Expat Women In Zurich, Switzerland: Feel Like A Makeover?

Hi Everyone, Thanks to Expatica, Mary Kay and Cutting Edge, Expat Women Members in Zurich are being offered a free, “total” make over, on Tuesday 23 June 2009, between 10am and 7pm.

For more information and to sign up, please contact Ken Reist at Expatica via email or on +41 44 586 11 78. Thanks and enjoy!

Expatica's "I Am Not A Tourist Fair", Holland, Sunday 12 October 2008

Hello again, If you are an international living in or moving to The Netherlands, looking for opportunities and information to make the most of life abroad, then this might be the event for you. Enjoy!

"I Am Not A Tourist Fair" (Expatica)
Place: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2008
Time: 10am – 5pm
Tickets: Free tickets available now. Tickets ordered online are free, while tickets purchased at the door will be EUR 10 each. Sign up here.

"The "i am not a tourist" Fair is a unique opportunity to get all the information and contacts you need in one place. Within a single day, you'll have the chance to meet groups and clubs, service providers, experts, and other expats. If you’re looking for a house or a job, starting a business, or just want to meet other internationals, the “i am not a tourist” Fair is for you! This year being the fair’s 5th anniversary, it will include numerous lifestyle surprises as a special bonus."