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How to make your expat dreams a reality

If you’ve always wanted to live in another country, but have got caught climbing the corporate ladder in your home ...

Why London is (still) a great expat destination

Brexit is on everyone’s minds with the rights of EU citizens in Britain and British nationals in the EU still ...

Far-flung places to immigrate to: Escape to Estonia

Estonia is becoming a popular expat destination – especially among expats approaching their retirement years, with Estonia appearing as one ...

Give your child a great start in life with an expat tertiary education

Expat parents often worry about whether they are doing the right thing moving countries and removing their children from their ...

How expats can untangle themselves from tech laws

If you’re an expat immigrating to a new country, you have a lot on your plate including familiarising yourself with ...

Say cheers to living in South Africa

Yes, this blog post title can be read two ways – but we’re not talking about leaving South Africa for ...

Why China and the Asia-Pacific region are attracting more expats

In the past, if expats wanted to make money, they headed over to the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) six-nation community ...

Let us introduce the winner of our Introducers Programme

We’re delighted to be able to announce the winner of our Introducers Programme. The Introducers Programme was launched on the ...

Popcorn & Biltong for SA Expats: “Vir Altyd” film review

“Oorsee?” Cashkows.com is delighted to bring you our new film review feature: Popcorn & Biltong. See movie previews before they ...

Relatives all over the world? Win 2 flight tickets to visit them or bring them to visit you!

One of the hardest things about being an expat is missing your relatives if they are still living back in ...

Crossing borders: African countries Americans can visit without applying for a visa

There are many South Africans who have emigrated from South Africa, and one of the countries a lot of expats ...

International Women’s Day: Women in the changing world of work

No matter where in the world you live, International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March and it ...

Do you qualify as an ‘expat’?

Expat is a term that is loosely used to describe people residing in countries other than their ‘home’ country. But ...
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The world’s most affordable and expensive expat destinations

One of the top questions when someone plans to immigrate to a new country and become an expat, is “What’s ...
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Why people go green with envy when they hear you’re immigrating to Ireland

Ireland, or the Emerald Isle as it is often referred to, offers expats many advantages and a great quality of ...
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Tips on how to become a successful self-employed expat

Many people become expats because they have had job offers abroad or have been moved across continents by their existing ...
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Top up your Australian superannuation before the window closes

South Africans living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules will come into play on ...

Why Sweden is one of the most child-friendly destinations in the world

Couples with small children are always concerned about what their expat lifestyle will mean for their children. Moving to a ...
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Recipe: South African pancakes (or pannekoek)

Are you a South African expat? Do you still remember the smell of pancakes at the church bazaar, carousel or ...

Top up your Australian superannuation before the window closes

South African’s living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules come into play on the ...

Joost van der Westhuizen: Remembering the legend!

There is a lot we can learn from Joost van der Westhuizen’s spirit in facing personal adversities. For one, feeling ...