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How to avoid becoming an April Fool
This year April the 1st also falls on Easter Sunday, but we don’t expect that this will stop serious pranksters ...
7 unusual Easter traditions from around the world
Easter, like Christmas, is a global celebration with many countries having their own unique traditions surrounding the event. If you’re ...
7 things that might surprise you as a SA expat in Europe
Moving abroad can take a lot of getting used to and if you are moving to a country with a ...
The countries where you’ll enjoy the best salary increases in 2018
Many expats move abroad to improve their income, so it’s always of interest to see where you are likely to ...
Super Rugby: Egg-shaped balls and more
Have you ever considered why the rugby ball is egg-shaped in instead of round? Well, it all comes down to ...
Hot cross bun anyone? 7 succulent recipes to tease your taste buds
From a bunny visit to exciting egg hunts, Easter holidays are celebrated in various ways around the world. One of ...
Movie Review: Dis Koue Kos, Skat
Showmax is well known for bringing heart-warming South African dramas to the silver screen – movies which are enjoyed by ...
5 ways to use your nest egg wisely
For many people their ‘nest egg’ is their retirement annuity, which they have been saving for their entire lives. The ...
As an expat, do you need ‘wheels’?
Becoming an expat involves a lot of change – from applying for visas to setting up bank accounts and finding ...
How to negotiate a good expat package
If you have decided to relocate abroad, negotiating a good expat package is an important part of the process. If ...
Internet restrictions that expats need to be aware of
If you are living in a Western country, then accessing the Internet is probably second nature to you. Even in ...
7 money-saving tips to make your pounds go further
If you’ve recently relocated to the UK or are thinking of doing so in 2018, you’ll want to maximise your ...
7 ways to celebrate spring abroad
If you have relocated to the northern hemisphere, then March heralds the beginning of spring – the season that is ...
St Patrick’s Day: a global celebration
Expats who have recently moved abroad may be amazed to discover that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated almost everywhere around ...
What professions earn the highest expat salaries?
Expat salaries differ from country to country and tax also plays a major contributing factor to what your take-home pay ...
Business etiquette for global business women
Many women travel between countries as expats working in the global business environment, and the etiquette for women in the ...
Will SA expats benefit from the USA’s new tax cuts
The recent InterNations Expat Insider survey highlighted that the popularity of the USA when it came to expat countries had ...
Ease the restrictions of global mobility with the right passport
International travel might be making the world a smaller place, but Global Mobility is becoming a lot more restrictive with ...
Why moving abroad is all about your mindset
Moving abroad is more than just a logistical endeavour. It’s important that you have the right mental attitude about your ...
Why retirees make great expats
You would be mistaken in thinking that the older you get, the harder it is to move abroad. The recent ...
Why now is a great time to consider financial emigration
The rand has been performing phenomenally well since former President Jacob Zuma’s early exit and his Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa ...
