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chris-froome-news

Chris Froome is a South African tour de force!

Everyone at FinGlobal is delighted to wish Chris Froome, a former FinGlobal client, well-deserved congratulations regarding his current 2017 win ...
Why-people-immigrate-to-the-Asia-Pacific-region

The Asia-Pacific is the new expat “go to” region

With the political instability in the UK, USA and certain countries in the Eurozone, many expats are looking further afield ...
declining-pound-makes-the-UK-more-affordable-for-expats

Falling pound makes the UK more affordable for expats

The new Global Cost of Living Rankings has revealed the cost of sending expats to the UK has fallen dramatically ...
mental-health-tips

Facing up to the challenges of being an expat

A recent survey by Aetna International, a managed American health care company, has revealed that there has been a sharp ...
most-environmentally-friendly-countries-in-the-world

Make the move to a green country

Global warming and fluctuating weather patterns across the globe, keep environmental issues on everyone’s mind. The rising rate of pollution ...
how-to-find-the-cheapest-flights-when-travelling

How to find cheap flights on your expat journeys

Flying is often the normal way of life for expats – but it’s a huge bonus if you can save ...
need-to-know-about-immigrating-to-Hong-Kong

Is living as an expat in Hong Kong worth the price?

Many professionals often get expat postings to expensive cities, and one of the most expensive cities according to the consulting ...
Where-do-South-Africans-emigrate-to

UK or Australia – where will you find the most expat South Africans?

The UK and Australia have always been two top destinations for South African expats. Australia with its southern hemisphere beach ...
UK-and-USA-immigration-declines

Is the expat romance with the UK and USA over?

The UK and the USA have always been two top expat destinations. But in the past year political and economic ...
7-tasty-American-foods-you-have-to-try

7 American meals, you just have to taste

July is a big month in America. The fourth of July celebrations are anticipated throughout the year and many towns ...
About-International-Nelson-Mandela-Day

Expats around the world called to assist on Nelson Mandela International Day

The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) has urged South African expats and the international community to use this year’s Mandela Day ...
about-the-rising-cost-of-living-in-the-UAE

Expats in the UAE are struggling to save their money

Until very recently expats looked to the UAE as a country where they could work and save a great deal ...
International-pet-relocation-rules

What countries will welcome your furry friends?

One of the biggest, and often most heart-wrenching decisions you have to make when you embrace the expat lifestyle, is ...
immigrate-to-the-Czech-Republic

Consider the Czech Republic as an expat destination

In the 2016 InterNations Survey, which looked at the top expat destinations, ranking them according to a wide variety of ...
About-China's-new-Foreigner’s-Permanent-Residency-Identity-Card

China introduces a new ‘Green Card’ to attract expats

When it comes to expat destinations China ranks 48 out of 67 countries, but it could soon be moving up ...
most-popular-retirement-destinations-in-the-world

The top 10 places in the world to retire to in 2017

Every year global statistics and data are gathered to rank the best retirement destinations in the year. The winner in ...
tips-when-immigrating-to-the-USA

Five friendly tips to help you when you move to the USA

Despite the bad press Donald Trump may be receiving globally, the USA remains one of the top expat destinations – ...
Is-Brexit-resulting-in-a-brain-drain

Is Brexit resulting in a brain drain in the UK?

Reports are circulating that Britain is facing a post-Brexit brain drain, as the rights of highly skilled migrants in the ...
About-Canada's-express-entry-changes-for-immigration

Canada welcomes even more expats with express entry changes

Canada has always been a top expat destination, but it is working to attract even more expats with new changes ...
What-you-should-know-about-buying-property-in-London

Are you planning on buying property in the UK?

If you’re a South African expat living in the UK, you might be tempted to buy some property – whether ...
The-best-places-to-watch-fireworks-on-the-4th-of-July

The 7 best places to watch fireworks in the USA on the 4th of July

If you’re an expat in the USA or are heading soon to America, you’ll be very aware that the 4th ...