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10 favourite foods South Africans wish they could pack in their suitcase
South Africa is renowned for having a “rainbow cuisine” consisting of a wide variety of flavours. So much of South ...
Make a move to where the money is
Expats rely on surveys to help them decide where the best opportunities lie. There are countless portfolios and indexes that ...
Expats can now become permanent residents in Qatar
Qatar has just made history by becoming the first gulf nation to grant expats permanent residency. On 4 September 2018, ...
What are the best dog’s names?
“What’s in a name” is a famous quote by William Shakespeare from the play Romeo and Juliet. For dog lovers, ...
10 Expat travel hacks to save you time and money
Every day at FinGlobal we deal with expats from all over the world and we have picked up some valuable ...
Major world sporting events calendar
Most of us could describe a sport if asked. It might involve physical exertion of some kind – running, jumping, ...
Where to find Kook en Geniet
Kook en Geniet, also published in English as Cook and Enjoy It, is a famous South African recipe book written ...
CJ Langenhoven we love
C.J. Langenhoven, South African author and writer of the words of Die Stem van Suid Africa is a much-loved South ...
South Africans living abroad can vote in the 2019 elections
Good news! If you are living abroad, you won’t be left out in the cold when it comes to the ...
Travelling with a newborn baby: 11 tips and tricks
Travelling with a newborn baby on a plane can be very stressful, particularly if it’s your first child and takes ...
Why Portugal is the best expat destination in Europe
You might be surprised to discover that expats have voted Portugal the best country to live in, in Europe. This ...
Best islands to visit with kids
The imagination of a tropical Indian Ocean island destination seems idyllic when you want to get away from it all ...
Kruger National Park for Kids: A walking safari
The Kruger National Park in north-eastern South Africa is one of Africa’s largest game reserves and the SANParks accommodation in ...
Keep on the right side of the law if you are moving to Dubai
Dubai is an attractive destination for expats wanting to maximise their salaries and save for their future. Internationally renowned as ...
Top 10 South African olive oils from the 2018 harvest
Olive oil is not only delicious to cook with and enjoy over salads, but it also offers a myriad of ...
5 top retirement destinations in Australia
Australia is a popular destination for retiring expats – offering an excellent quality of life consisting of great infrastructure, world-renowned ...
Why Calgary is Canada’s top city
The 2018 Global Liveability Index of the Economist Unit made Calgary the fourth most viable city in the world, making ...
The best places for a winter family holiday in South Africa
If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, then you will be beginning to get out your winter woollies and turning ...
What country ticks the box for your work requirements?
When it comes to work, everyone has different requirements and expectations. Some people expect high salaries, for others security and ...
Premium E-bikes
E-bikes are a growing trend in Europe and they are not a fad. E-Bike is short for Electric bikes and ...
Safe places to travel to in 2019
When expats are planning to move countries, the healthcare and security of the country is a top concern especially if ...
