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What does Australia’s new visa program mean for expats?
Australia has very recently performed a complete overhaul of their immigration policy, which will have a significant impact on people ...
Why Windy Wellington is the new IT expat destination
New Zealand is a popular expat destination. Not only is it the 4th most peaceful country in the world, but ...
What does the great Brexit divide mean for working expats?
Brexit has everyone worried, especially EU expats working in the UK and UK expats living and working in the EU ...
Staying healthy in Australia is going to cost non-resident expats more
No worries mate, maintaining a healthy lifestyle in Australia is still affordable – just put on your running shoes and ...
Looking for adventure? Win 2 return tickets to any destination in the world!
Imagine if you could win 2 return tickets to any destination in the world and explore places, foods and cultures ...
Expat business etiquette: avoid putting a foot wrong in business
Traversing the world of business can be complicated, especially if you come from a laid-back country where there are not ...
Five expat tips on how to avoid bad financial advice
Expats generally command good salaries and are often in the position where they can save and invest money. The one ...
Don’t pin your happiness on the weather
People become expats for a wide variety of reasons – the travel bug, job opportunities, the desire to avoid upheaval ...
Moving to a more peaceful country
One of the reasons many South Africans give when asked why they have left the country, is their fears surround ...
Common challenges serial expats face
What’s a serial expat? Well, it’s our light-hearted term for someone who spends his or her lifetime as an expat, ...
Far-flung places to immigrate to: Settling in Slovenia
Slovenia is a country that is attracting more attention from expats – particularly as it has come in strongly, at ...
7 dangerous animals to avoid in Australia
Expats are often attracted to Australia because of the healthy, secure lifestyle offered to families. However, many people don’t realise ...
Money-saving tips for expats
A big advantage associated with being an expat is that moving abroad can bring you a substantial increase in your ...
Why expats are giving the UAE the cold shoulder
Until very recently the United Arab Emirates was very popular with expats who were drawn to this hot, dry region ...
How to break out of the expat bubble
If you’re are an expat living abroad, you might find yourself living in a type of rarefied bubble – where ...
Put spring into your step with these 7 UK walks!
If you’re a South African expat living in England, you’ll be counting the days until the summer sun starts to ...
Why the Netherlands is a great country to give birth in
Many expats are of childbearing age and are naturally concerned about both the attitude and approach to childbirth in the ...
Yes, you can immigrate to Canberra!
Whenever you speak to an expat immigrating to Australia and ask them where they are heading, you’re likely to hear ...
Discover why Costa Ricans are so happy and healthy
Costa Rica is a popular destination for expats, being rated as one of the cleanest, healthiest countries in the world ...
Countries to avoid if you’re immigrating to improve your health
The grass is not always greener when you immigrate, as you’ll discover if you move to one of the ten ...
Far-flung places to immigrate to: Packing for the Philippines
The Philippines consists of more than 7000 islands in Southeast Asia. It is a multi-cultural country popular with expats from ...