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Why are expats in Mumbai so well paid?
HSBC has recently released new salary data from its 2017 Expat Explorer Survey, which draws on the responses from 27 ...
How to become an expat business owner in Australia
Moving to Australia and buying a new business is a dream for many South Africans. It doesn’t just have to ...
The seven best apps expats can’t do without
Expats travelling globally are lucky to be living in the 21st century where they are surrounded by technology that helps ...
Affordable destinations for South Africans
Despite the recent strength in the South African rand, it is still a currency that weighs in relatively weakly against ...
Money saving tips for expats in Dubai
High living standards and escaping the taxman are two of the top reasons why expats move to Dubai. There is ...
How to make friends abroad as a retired expat
How to make new friends is a big concern for many expats retiring abroad. The good news is that a ...
Things to consider when you move your career abroad
Becoming an expat and moving abroad has a huge impact on both your professional and personal life. To ensure your ...
7 reasons to embrace the expat lifestyle
The latest findings of a market research company Finaccord shows that there are around 57 million expats around the world ...
Which USA visa is right for you?
The USA is a top destination for expats from around the world who are attracted to the abundance of possibilities ...
How to acquire a second citizenship in 2018
Acquiring a second citizenship or a permanent residency in another country is becoming a priority for many expats who want ...
Money-saving ideas for retired expats
Retired expats who are no longer earning an income are often keen to move to countries where the cost of ...
Counter the rising costs in Australia with your South African retirement annuity
Life in Australia is not all sun, seare starting to mention they area and surf. Expats who are living there battling ...
Portugal’s Golden Visa is attracting South African expats
In 2017 one of the world’s most comprehensive reports on expat life – the InterNations Expat Insider reported that Portugal ...
The importance of culture sense when relocating abroad
Culture sense is an awareness of the differences between your home country and the country you are moving to. If ...
Getting to grips with working in Australia
If you’re lucky enough to have attained a skilled visa to work in Australia or have an employer sponsorship or ...
Italy: Is it all about the dolce vita?
Expats in Italy agree the dolce vita/ a life full of pleasure is definitely attainable in Italy, but together with ...
Where SA expats can make the most of the sun and their retirement annuities
Many expats, especially those who are planning to retire abroad, list warm weather as one of their priorities when it ...
Expats are starting to choose Europe over the UK
There is a gradual shift in expat preferences with many people choosing to relocate to European cities rather than the ...
Matthew Mole makes us proud
Our famous spotlight this month is firmly focused on the internationally renowned singer/songwriter Matthew Mole from Fish Hoek, Cape Town ...
Milk tart ice cream recipe
Globally we are experiencing a new season - whether you look forward to winter nights in front of the fire ...
Hedge your bets by investing abroad
South Africans invest money abroad for many reasons. The first reason is that SA expats residing abroad wish to withdraw ...
