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The Springboks are breaking records in this year’s Rugby Championship
No one can say that this year’s Rugby Championships have been in any way dull! On Saturday 15 September the ...
Vetkoek: a snack that’s stood the test of time
Vetkoek, directly translates as ‘Fat Cake’ and refers to the method of frying this delightful, much-loved South African snack in ...
Jordy Smith is making waves internationally
Jordan (Jordy) Michael Smith is a South African professional surfer competing in the 2018 World Championship Tour, which is an ...
New Zealand’s skills shortage provides opportunities for South African expats
New Zealand has recently updated their skills and job shortage list in order to attract expats with the necessary skills ...
Why expats favour the digital nomad lifestyle
One of the top reasons expats without families give for moving abroad is to travel and experience different cultures and ...
Why local schools can be better for expat kids
One of the biggest dilemmas facing expat families when they move abroad is schooling. Parents often want to ensure that ...
What do expats think of Australia?
Australia is a top expat destination with expats and it’s a destination that many South Africans consider when they decide ...
Let’s braai and celebrate our South African heritage
The 24th of September is Heritage Day or Braai Day as it is often colloquially called. This public holiday is ...
Join the expat buzz in Berlin
Berlin is buzzing and attracting the attention of the expat community drawing investors, companies and talented employees from all over ...
How social media can help expats with their move and their life abroad
Social Media has opened up a whole new world for expats, enabling them to stay connected to their family and ...
Why South African expats are heading to sunny Mauritius
Mauritius is reporting a dramatic increase in the number of expats moving to the country after the Mauritian government relaxed ...
Expats reassess international work destinations
New research by The Boston Consulting Group based on a survey of 366 000 people across 197 countries show that ...
The top cities for expat coffee lovers
Many people take their coffee very seriously and can’t start their day without a cup (or two) of quality coffee ...
Where in the world can you find the most culture?
If you want to live in a country that has global influence, then look for the most cultured. While many ...
What makes a country well run?
Expats are often attracted to countries that are well run, especially if their home country is fraught with governmental efficiencies ...
Retiring to Spain? Get ready for sobremesa and more
Spain has always been a popular destination with expats and its laid-back quality of life is particularly appealing to people ...
Calgary: The Canadian expat hotspot
Calgary is attracting a lot of expat attention and its population growth is the highest of all the cities in ...
What are your financial options during a recession?
The decline in South Africa’s GDP of 0.7% in the second quarter of this year indicates that South Africa has ...
What it’s like to live in the most expensive city in the world
Hong Kong’s escalating cost of living has resulted in it being named as the most expensive city in the world ...
Honolulu: The city where ‘being nice’ is the law
Honolulu is situated on the island of Oahu and is the capital and largest city in the American State of ...
Why Tokyo is ranked as the world’s safest city
One of the top factors that expats consider when moving to a city is whether it is ‘safe’. The Economist ...
