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Which USA visa is right for you?
The USA is a top destination for expats from around the world who are attracted to the abundance of possibilities ...
How to acquire a second citizenship in 2018
Acquiring a second citizenship or a permanent residency in another country is becoming a priority for many expats who want ...
Money-saving ideas for retired expats
Retired expats who are no longer earning an income are often keen to move to countries where the cost of ...
Counter the rising costs in Australia with your South African retirement annuity
Life in Australia is not all sun, seare starting to mention they area and surf. Expats who are living there battling ...
Portugal’s Golden Visa is attracting South African expats
In 2017 one of the world’s most comprehensive reports on expat life – the InterNations Expat Insider reported that Portugal ...
The importance of culture sense when relocating abroad
Culture sense is an awareness of the differences between your home country and the country you are moving to. If ...
Getting to grips with working in Australia
If you’re lucky enough to have attained a skilled visa to work in Australia or have an employer sponsorship or ...
Italy: Is it all about the dolce vita?
Expats in Italy agree the dolce vita/ a life full of pleasure is definitely attainable in Italy, but together with ...
Where SA expats can make the most of the sun and their retirement annuities
Many expats, especially those who are planning to retire abroad, list warm weather as one of their priorities when it ...
Expats are starting to choose Europe over the UK
There is a gradual shift in expat preferences with many people choosing to relocate to European cities rather than the ...
Matthew Mole makes us proud
Our famous spotlight this month is firmly focused on the internationally renowned singer/songwriter Matthew Mole from Fish Hoek, Cape Town ...
Milk tart ice cream recipe
Globally we are experiencing a new season - whether you look forward to winter nights in front of the fire ...
Hedge your bets by investing abroad
South Africans invest money abroad for many reasons. The first reason is that SA expats residing abroad wish to withdraw ...
Boks gear up as Super Rugby takes a short break
Super Rugby is taking a short break as the attention moves towards the England 3-Test series as England tours South ...
10 Countries that welcome expats with open arms
One of the biggest challenges expats face is overcoming culture shock and integrating into their new community. “Failing to fit ...
Eat like a local: 7 Foods to try in New Zealand
If you are moving to New Zealand or are an expat living there, make sure to explore and try some ...
Canada continues to wow expats from around the world
Just as the leading global expat research reports downgrade the UK and USA as popular expat destinations due to a ...
7 things to consider when retiring abroad
Retiring abroad is a dream for many people. Perhaps you want to explore new places now that you are not ...
Why expats move to London
London may have dropped down the rankings in terms of one of the top expat cities, but it is still ...
How to get to grips with Germany
Many South Africans in Germany experience quite a bit of culture shock as they settle into the German way of ...
Are expats “living the dream” in Thailand?
Thailand is one of the world’s top holiday destinations and as with all exotic locations, many people wonder what it ...
