Many South Africans struggle with the decision – leave or stay? Expat forums are chock-a-block with anxious members seeking advice and motivation for their decision to leave the country. When…
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Birding is cooler than you think. If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to wander off the beaten track and explore the world, this is it! And with the festive…
We’re back for another trip around the world to find the best South African grub on the globe.  This week we’re making a stop in the Republic of Korea to sample…
Mulled wine, mince pies or eggnog? Surely as South Africans we’ll all say: “Not in this heat!” (if you’re lucky enough to visit the sunny shores of South Africa during…
The Rugby may have South Africans waving their fists in the air out of frustration at the moment, but while we’re busy debating the reasons behind the Springboks’ latest beatings,…
Higher education costs are a contentious issue in South Africa at the moment with the #FeesMustFall movement arguing that university education should be free to all South Africa’s students. While…
Most South Africans who relocate abroad move to regions with similar cultures and languages. But this is not the case for all expatriates. And even if you do move to…
Financial emigration isn’t something most people understand. Once moving abroad, most expats spend their time assimilating into the new culture, learning new routes and trying to understand the new culture…
Yes, you did read the title of this blog correctly. As an expat you can escape income tax – but only if you move to certain countries. So if paying…
Decembers see many of us wipe the dust off our bookshelves for a bit of light or not-so-light reading – whether on the beach, or next to that fireplace. And…