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7 favourite places to live in London
When it comes to comparing cities based on both cost of living and accommodation prices, London never does very well ...
Make your retirement annuity go further with an affordable retirement destination
Retiring abroad is a dream for many people who may be tied to their home country, where all their retirement ...
Why Prague is becoming a popular expat destination
Many expats who want to move abroad for career reasons are considering Prague as a possible option. Not only is ...
Are you eligible for British citizenship by double descent?
A change in British nationality law means that thousands of South Africans, who were previously prevented from claiming British citizenship, ...
How to make the most of Australian healthcare
One of the most important considerations for expats moving abroad is how the healthcare system works in their new country ...
Does moving countries make expats happier?
The world happiness report 2018 was recently released at the end of March. This is a landmark survey of the ...
What’s the difference between physical emigration and financial emigration?
Physical emigration and financial emigration from South Africa are two very different processes. Physical emigration involves packing up your belongings ...
How to blend in like a real New Yorker
Most expats moving to New York are prepared to hit the ground running and embrace this jet-setting, business-savvy city. However, ...
Finland is the new “happiest country in the world” for expats and locals alike
The new 2018 World Happiness Report had declared Finland to be the happiest nation on earth. Finland has overtaken Norway ...
Expats warned to watch out for Amsterdam real estate scams
Amsterdam is a popular city with expats – especially South Africans – who have Dutch roots and are attracted to ...
How to convert your retirement annuity to cash before you turn 55
If you are a South African living abroad, you’ll be delighted to discover you can turn your South African retirement ...
Why New Zealand is a “quality” destination for expats
New Zealand has done exceptionally well in Mercer’s recent Quality of Living survey which ranks 450 cities throughout the world ...
Shanghai is identified as one of the world’s growth cities
The recent survey by HSBC reveals that expats in Shanghai annually earn on average $202 200, which is twice the ...
Vienna is the top city for expat quality of living
The 2018 Mercer Quality of Living Ranking is out – and Vienna tops the list for the ninth year in ...
The US and UK lead the way when it comes to job opportunities
According to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey, the world-leading, largest and longest running study of expat life, cities in ...
The worst European cities for expats
Europe is a top expat destination with many people attracted to the rich culture, colourful cities, modern infrastructure and the ...
Cash in your retirement annuity early and secure your expat future
Many South Africans living abroad are unaware that their relocation abroad enables them to access certain financial investments like retirement ...
Financial emigration – DIY or not
Expats leave South Africa for many reasons – to travel, to study, to explore new job opportunities abroad or to ...
Amarula malva pudding with rooibos custard recipe
What is not to love about Malva Pudding? This dessert has become such a firm South African favourite that it ...
Super Rugby update: Lions must continue to attack!
The Lions have definitely saved their best until last thrashing the Waratahs on Friday 20 April in Sydney with a ...
Tatjana Schoenmaker – SA’s new swimming sensation
South Africa recently took part in the Commonwealth Games in Australia and it was abundantly clear that South Africa has ...
