No matter where in the world you live, International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March and it is a special day to reflect on and celebrate the…
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Expat is a term that is loosely used to describe people residing in countries other than their ‘home’ country. But what makes a person a ‘real’ expat and do you…
One of the top questions when someone plans to immigrate to a new country and become an expat, is “What’s the cost of living like?” The ideal scenario is finding…
Ireland, or the Emerald Isle as it is often referred to, offers expats many advantages and a great quality of life. It always ranks well in expat surveys and Dublin…
Many people become expats because they have had job offers abroad or have been moved across continents by their existing companies. However, this is not always the case. Often expats…
South Africans living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules will come into play on the 1st of July 2017. These rules affect all South…
Couples with small children are always concerned about what their expat lifestyle will mean for their children. Moving to a new country is a culture shock for anyone and although…
Are you a South African expat? Do you still remember the smell of pancakes at the church bazaar, carousel or school event? Can you remember the flipping of pans and…
South African’s living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules come into play on the 1st of July 2017. The non-concessional cap is dropping Non-concessional…
There is a lot we can learn from Joost van der Westhuizen’s spirit in facing personal adversities. For one, feeling sorry for ourselves and second-guessing our choices will lead nowhere;…