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A new look at migration: why migration is good for the world
Migration has made a lot of headlines in the past few months and years. Not only has widespread migration from ...
News watch: the global events affecting worldwide economies
There have been a lot of interesting and shocking stories in the news lately. Across the globe we’re seeing elections, ...
Dealing with adversity: the reality of expat angst
It’s hard enough facing adverse circumstances when you’re in a familiar environment, but facing adversity when you’re out of your ...
South African food in Dublin, Ireland
We've reached the last month of the year, and many of us are anxious for 2016 to be done. Before ...
6 Tips for choosing the right international mover
The time has arrived, you’re immigrating and you need to pack up your home to move to your new international ...
How to land your dream job abroad
One of the toughest things many prospective expats face in choosing a new home abroad is landing that dream job ...
Does becoming an expat change you for the better?
Many people who become expats are mature adults with families who are moving countries to further their careers. At this ...
Expat focus: how your brain is fooling you out of emigration
Many South Africans struggle with the decision – leave or stay? Expat forums are chock-a-block with anxious members seeking advice ...
Do you know this bird? A look at endemic South African species…
Birding is cooler than you think. If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to wander off the beaten track and ...
South African soul food in Seoul
We’re back for another trip around the world to find the best South African grub on the globe. This week we’re ...
Hot weather Christmas food ideas
Mulled wine, mince pies or eggnog? Surely as South Africans we'll all say: "Not in this heat!" (if you're lucky ...
Famous South African: Francois Pienaar
The Rugby may have South Africans waving their fists in the air out of frustration at the moment, but while ...
Countries where expats can study at university for free (or almost free).
Higher education costs are a contentious issue in South Africa at the moment with the #FeesMustFall movement arguing that university ...
Tips for learning a new language
Most South Africans who relocate abroad move to regions with similar cultures and languages. But this is not the case ...
Why many South African expats choose financial emigration
Financial emigration isn’t something most people understand. Once moving abroad, most expats spend their time assimilating into the new culture, ...
10 countries without income tax you can immigrate to
Yes, you did read the title of this blog correctly. As an expat you can escape income tax – but ...
Book reviews: Samantha Ford
Decembers see many of us wipe the dust off our bookshelves for a bit of light or not-so-light reading – ...
Sporting calendar: November – December 2016
We are now heading into the last leg of the 2016 race, but although the year has turned on its ...
South African food in New Zealand: #RainbowFriday no.32
Welcome to your 32nd edition of #RainbowFriday! After numerous quakes in kiwi country, we thought we’d warm up your hearts ...
“Far-flung” places to immigrate to: The sunny shores of Cyprus
The republic of Cyprus is next up on our “far-flung” places to immigrate to. Known as the jewel of the ...
Are you ready for emigration? Questions you should ask yourself…
Whether you’re an adult or a child, chances are you’ve imagined yourself on foreign shores - starting a new life, ...