Florence, a young professional from Manchester, decided to relocate to France, she imagined weekends in Paris cafés, cycling through the Loire Valley, and finally polishing her French. What she did not expect was the stack of paperwork, visa requirements, and cultural adjustments that came with making France her new home. Since Brexit, UK citizens are
In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of a good work-life balance often feels more like a dream than a reality. We have all known that feeling: answering emails late into the evening, cutting a holiday short to meet a deadline, or feeling guilty for taking a much-needed break. The truth is, a demanding job can
Finding the perfect gift can be a delightful challenge, but for the gamer in your life, especially when they live miles away, it can feel like a quest of its own! How do you choose something they will truly love, ensure it works in their region, and send it without a hitch? The answer is
Traveling is wonderful! You get to see new places, visit family, or handle important work overseas. But then, there is that nagging thought: “How much will my phone bill be when I get home?” High charges for using your phone abroad, called “roaming fees,” can quickly turn a great trip into a big surprise on
In a captivating Close-Up with Temitope Ayedun featured in Business Day, our Managing Director shares his vision for transforming the lives of migrant communities through technology. With a deep commitment to empowering those often underserved in their host countries, Tope discusses how Planettalk is redefining connections between migrants and their families back home. Tope highlights
In an era dominated by smartphones and the promise of free connectivity through apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram, it might seem anachronistic that people still pay for international calls. After all, these platforms offer voice and video calls over the internet, seemingly bypassing the traditional, often expensive, infrastructure of telecommunication companies. So, why
For individuals who have embarked on the journey of migration, the desire to maintain close ties with family and friends in their home countries remains a powerful and enduring force. In the United Kingdom, Canada, and France – nations with significant and diverse diaspora populations – mobile communication apps have become indispensable tools for fostering
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