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boerewors-stew

Boerewors stew

Boerewors is not just for braaing and boereworsbrakke anymore! This South Africa delicacy is quite versatile. Here is a quick ...
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It’s popcorn and biltong time with Die Boekklub S2

We have another preview of an up-and-coming series, soon to be appearing on your ShowMax screen. Have a sneak peak ...
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Wayde van Niekerk makes South Africa proud with a new world record

Wayde van Niekerk proves South Africans are the best at what they do when they set their minds to it ...
Australia makes older expats wait longer for pensions

Australia makes older expats wait longer for pensions

The Australian government has just announced a proposed change to their welfare system, where older expats from South Africa and ...
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Why Italian food is as varied as its regions

When you think of Italian food, the first two things that probably spring to mind are pizza and pasta. Which ...
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The benefits of financial emigration for South Africans

Just leaving South Africa to spend years or a lifetime abroad does not mean that you have financially emigrated from ...
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What do expats find so positive about Peru?

The recent InterNations survey interviewed 14 300 people across 191 countries and asked them to rate their life across 43 ...
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Seven top tips for moving abroad

As South Africa’s leading financial migration experts, we deal with expats on a daily basis and through our interactions have ...
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5 ways to make your pounds last longer in London

According to a recent report by Deutsche Bank, which analyses the cost of living and compares prices among the largest cities ...
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How to be a working parent in Australia

Australia is a top expat destination, but like anywhere in the world, families often find that both parents need to ...
expats-tips-for-buying-property-in-Canada

How to carve out your own piece of land in Canada

Canada has always been a country that’s attractive to expats and is equally welcoming in return. With the turbulence created ...
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How to tip in popular expat destinations

Moving to another country is filled with many cultural differences you have to navigate and the right etiquette for tipping ...
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7 ways to become more British

If you’re immigrating to the UK and want to quickly acclimatise, there are a number of fine British traditions you ...
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How to save your dollars in the Big Apple

New York might be cheaper than Singapore and Hong Kong but it does fall into the top 10 most expensive ...
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7 traditions to embrace if you’re immigrating to the USA

America is a melting pot of cultures and traditions and have created some that are uniquely their own. If you’re ...
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Countries that are looking for skilled professionals

There is a growing demand for skilled professionals across the globe and many countries are welcoming expats that have the ...
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Food you should learn to love if you become a British expat

When you move to the UK, there’s a lot you need adjust to – the weather, the busy trains and ...
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One of the most compelling reasons to become an expat

There are many reasons people choose to become expats. It’s never a decision that is made lightly. Leaving your country, ...
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Far-flung destinations to immigrate to: Packing for Panama

Panama is becoming increasingly popular as an expat destination, especially amongst retirees. It’s a tropical paradise and a popular tourist ...
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Win 2 return tickets to anywhere in the world so you don’t have to miss your flight to your dream holiday destination!

There is no part of the planet you cannot visit in this year’s FinGlobal (formerly known as Cashkows.com) competition. As ...
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The good and the even better: Expat Explorer revelations

Every year the HSBC bank runs an international survey that includes 26,871 expats across 190 different locations in order to ...