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Are you one of the top ten expat types?
The term expat is derived from the Latin prefix ex (out of) and the noun patria (home country, native country, ...
Why Australia’s Gold Coast is a great home for expats
Perth, Sydney and Melbourne are often touted as the obvious destinations for expats, but recently the Gold Coast, the sixth ...
What countries are working hard to attract highly skilled expats?
“Knowledge workers” is the term given to highly skilled expats by recruiters across the globe. Knowledge workers are highly prized ...
Expats need to be prepared for the rising cost of international school fees
South African expats living abroad will not be happy to hear that the annual cost of international school tuition fees ...
Countries where expats feel safest in 2018
South Africa is a country that experiences considerable political and economic upheaval. It’s also a country with high crime statistics ...
The best countries to work in abroad – for after-tax income
It’s no secret that expats working abroad tend to earn more than they would in a similar position back home ...
Why Dubai is a top expat destination of choice
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it is also the ...
South Africa’s budget is “tough but hopeful”
On the 16th of February, South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) ...
Slimmed down Super Rugby 2018 looks set to wow the crowds
Super Rugby 2018 had kicked off and the new slimmed down format looks set to revitalise a game that has ...
This is not a curveball… it’s Mrs Ball’s – the original chutney recipe
Mrs Ball started making chutney after she moved to Johannesburg with her husband and seven children. Her friends and family ...
South African animation team nominated for an Oscar!
Cape Town’s Triggerfish is an award-winning animation studio that has collaborated with Magic Light Pictures, a London-based independent production company, ...
10 countries where expat entrepreneurs will find it easiest to do business
The world bank has released its Ease of Doing Business report in 2017 and many South Africans who are considering ...
Beijing is an exciting city for enterprising expats
Although Beijing has an ancient history that stretches back over 3000 years, it is embracing the latest innovation and is ...
Why the UK remains a top expat business destination in 2018
Reading the news, you might be tempted to believe that the UK is no longer a popular destination for expats ...
The top romantic expat destinations in 2018
Love and romance are often reasons cited for expats moving abroad and certain countries just seem to have a particular ...
How to be financially prepared when you move abroad
Moving abroad brings with many considerations and questions – and one of the biggest of these is how to manage ...
7 valuable tips for first-time expats
If 2018 is the year for your big move abroad and you’ve never experienced the expat life before, an international ...
7 steps to a new retired life abroad
Retiring abroad is the start of a whole new adventure in life. You’ve worked hard, you’ve accumulated savings and now ...
7 unusual love traditions from around the world
In many western countries, Valentine’s Day is all about chocolates and roses, followed by romantic candle-lit meals. However traditions around ...
Expats are making the most of Melbourne
Expats who have made the move to Melbourne are delighted to find themselves in, what is arguably one of Australia’s ...
10 steps to creating an expat financial plan in 2018
You may have already relocated or are planning to do so – either way financial planning and financial stability are ...
