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Financial emigration terminology 101
Emigrating from South Africa presents a host of novel challenges - you’ll find you have to acquaint yourself with regulations, ...
Tech and travel trends to look out for in 2017
As South African expats, we have an eye for tech and travel trends. Most importantly, although we are living abroad, ...
Corruption watch: the results of the corruption perception index
The Corruption Perception Index, published each year by Transparency International, uses expert analysis as well as public opinion to determine ...
World famous adventurer visits Hermanus
Heidi Hetzer is a 79-year old former rally driver, auto dealer and German celebrity who has been circumnavigating the globe ...
How to deal with being wolf-whistled at in Spain…and more
As a female expat, you need to be aware that sexism can almost be the ‘national sport’ in some countries ...
South African expat? Transfer your wealth and you could win
The first month of 2017 is already on its head, and if you’re like most of us, you’re probably still ...
Business Day interviews cashkows.com CEO, Ryno Viljoen
Semeyi Zake of Business Day recently interviewed finglobal.com CEO, Ryno Viljoen, to discuss some of the options available to South ...
Far-flung places to immigrate to: The Cayman Islands
Next up in our “far-flung places to immigrate to” series are the Cayman Islands, which are part of the British ...
How to drink an espresso like an Italian
If you’re lucky enough to be an expat in Italy, you need to know your way around the local coffee ...
Differences between the UK and the USA corporate cultures
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the UK and the USA had similar corporate cultures, but you’ll be surprised to ...
How to be placed on the expat New Zealand ‘priority list’
New Zealand is at the top of many people’s expat destinations. After all, what’s not to love about the wide-open ...
Good questions to ask your ‘soon-to-be’ expat employer
If you’re immigrating abroad for work you’ll probably be the envy of family and friends who imagine you enjoying all ...
South African favourite: How to make your own biltong
Biltong is a rich inheritance from our pioneering forefathers and is as traditionally South African as Boerewors, Braaivleis and Sunny ...
A few things to keep in mind about Hong Kong
Now don’t get us wrong, Hong Kong is a very intriguing and exciting expat destination, but there are a few ...
What to do when the expat euphoria wears off
You’ve made the decision to immigrate and you’re the envy of all your friends. The moving process will take up ...
Hermanus takes the gold!
At finglobal.com we’ve always maintained that the tiny town of Hermanus has a wealth of talent to offer the world ...
Top countries where expat children thrive
Many expats don’t have a choice about where they are heading to, but if you could choose and you’re looking ...
Broke after the festive binge?
No one wants to spend the new year scraping for pennies and munching dry toast. Indeed, the melodrama doesn’t help ...
Is jy platsak na Desember?
Wie wil nou die nuwejaar in wals met ʼn handjie vol pennies en ‘n snytjie droë brood? Ja, melodrama help ...
Expat exposé – blog your expat journey for all to share
If you’re moving abroad and about to experience a whole new culture and way of living, consider sharing your experiences ...
Why people decide to retire and become expats
For many people, retiring means spending long, lazy, mellow years in the neighbourhood where you’ve spent most of your life, ...
