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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 ...
Should you drive, while living abroad?
If you are emigrating from a country like South Africa, where cars are the most common form of transport, you’ll ...
Things to consider when negotiating your expat contract
Many expats move abroad without a contract in place, but if you’re lucky enough to be transferred within your existing ...
Celebrate Freedom Day with other expats around the world!
Freedom Day is one of South Africa’s most cherished holidays. It is celebrated on the 27th of April every year ...
Why more retired expats are moving to Mexico
When expats approach retirement age, one of the first things they consider is retiring in a country where they can ...
Meet other expats at Europe’s hottest music festivals
If you’ve recently immigrated to Europe, you’re bound to bump into other expats or visitors from your home country at ...
Milk tart meets fudge – Another South African favourite
Do you have a huge sweet tooth? We have just the thing to help you satisfy your cravings! Have you ...
Popcorn & Biltong review: Find your tribe abroad in Oorsee
As part of our sneak peak, popcorn and biltong previews, we’re delighted to bring you a feature that’s really close ...
The legendary South African rugby players of all time
When you mention the topic ‘legendary South African rugby players’ it’s only natural a few scrums and one or two ...
