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5 countries that will improve your life expectancy
The expat lifestyle brings with it many advantages, but one of the surprising ones is that by moving to another ...
Is Ireland a better choice for expats than the UK?
In mid-2017, Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs and trade revealed that the demand for Irish passports in the UK had ...
Asia is poised for start-up success in 2018
Start-ups are making their impact felt all over the world and we have recently written about how expats have the ...
5 idyllic European destinations if you are looking for a quiet life
Not everyone wants to live in a bustling city with a vibrant social life. Many expats want to head to ...
The best places to retire to in 2018
International Living, a leading authority on global retirement and relocation has recently published its Annual Global Retirement Index for 2018 ...
How expats can overcome loneliness
Expat life can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but one common emotion most expats share is a feeling of loneliness. ...
The reality of life in the Middle East for expat women
Many myths surround life in the Middle East with regard to women – which can create concerns for spouses and ...
Five reasons why expats make great entrepreneurs
It’s interesting to note that 40% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by expats or their children. So what is ...
Make the best of the good life, as an expat in Bali
When anyone mentions Bali, everyone’s immediate thoughts are of exotic holidays, delicious food and ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. However, Bali is ...
How to avoid becoming an April Fool
This year April the 1st also falls on Easter Sunday, but we don’t expect that this will stop serious pranksters ...
7 unusual Easter traditions from around the world
Easter, like Christmas, is a global celebration with many countries having their own unique traditions surrounding the event. If you’re ...
7 things that might surprise you as a SA expat in Europe
Moving abroad can take a lot of getting used to and if you are moving to a country with a ...
The countries where you’ll enjoy the best salary increases in 2018
Many expats move abroad to improve their income, so it’s always of interest to see where you are likely to ...
Super Rugby: Egg-shaped balls and more
Have you ever considered why the rugby ball is egg-shaped in instead of round? Well, it all comes down to ...
Hot cross bun anyone? 7 succulent recipes to tease your taste buds
From a bunny visit to exciting egg hunts, Easter holidays are celebrated in various ways around the world. One of ...
Movie Review: Dis Koue Kos, Skat
Showmax is well known for bringing heart-warming South African dramas to the silver screen – movies which are enjoyed by ...
5 ways to use your nest egg wisely
For many people their ‘nest egg’ is their retirement annuity, which they have been saving for their entire lives. The ...
As an expat, do you need ‘wheels’?
Becoming an expat involves a lot of change – from applying for visas to setting up bank accounts and finding ...
How to negotiate a good expat package
If you have decided to relocate abroad, negotiating a good expat package is an important part of the process. If ...
Internet restrictions that expats need to be aware of
If you are living in a Western country, then accessing the Internet is probably second nature to you. Even in ...
7 money-saving tips to make your pounds go further
If you’ve recently relocated to the UK or are thinking of doing so in 2018, you’ll want to maximise your ...
