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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 ...
Compare the international cost of living in 2018
The beginning of the year is the ideal time to establish your expat budget. Whether you have already relocated abroad ...
7 professions Australia needs right now
Despite Australia restricting skilled migration into the country, the country still requires certain skills in order to expand. Here are ...
5 countries that focus on families
If you are planning a move abroad in 2018 and have a family, you’ll no doubt be concerned about what ...
The Ramaphosa effect on the rand
Many South Africans who plan to move abroad in 2018 and those who plan to use their annual foreign investment ...
What effect do world events have on currency?
If you live in South Africa, the UK, USA and Europe you will be very aware that politics can play ...
The best countries for expat graduates to further their careers
According to the World Bank, the global labour force has grown by more than 200 million people in the past ...
Countries where the rand is strongest in 2018
Globally the rand is regarded as one of the most volatile currencies. In 2017 analysts were predicting that with the ...
5 things to consider when buying property abroad in 2018
Expats buy property abroad for two primary reasons – the first being to put down roots in their new home ...
7 low-tax countries in Europe where expats’ money goes further
If you’re considering moving abroad, you might like to investigate these popular destinations, where you can enjoy the European lifestyle ...
Top expat careers in 2018 and beyond
The labour market is rapidly changing and for global travellers and expats, it’s becoming increasingly necessary that they stay at ...
Walking the walk: Erns Grundling receives acclaim for Elders
Erns Grundling is currently in the spotlight as his best-selling Afrikaans book titled Elders, about the Camino pilgrimage in Spain, ...
Recipe: Leopard milk bread
It’s a new year but here’s one thing that will never change – the smell of freshly baked bread! To ...
Dean Elgar is batting for South Africa
We’re starting this year on a strong note with a focus on one of our dynamic famous South Africans who ...
