Start-ups are making their impact felt all over the world and we have recently written about how expats have the temperament and business acumen to be ideally suited to the…
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Not everyone wants to live in a bustling city with a vibrant social life. Many expats want to head to a quiet destination, especially if they are approaching their retirement…
International Living, a leading authority on global retirement and relocation has recently published its Annual Global Retirement Index for 2018. The Retirement Index was started 26 years ago and today…
Expat life can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but one common emotion most expats share is a feeling of loneliness. Loneliness is often an emotion that is only felt a…
Many myths surround life in the Middle East with regard to women – which can create concerns for spouses and expat women attracted to the job opportunities available in the…
It’s interesting to note that 40% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by expats or their children. So what is it about the expat mentality and makeup that makes them…
When anyone mentions Bali, everyone’s immediate thoughts are of exotic holidays, delicious food and ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. However, Bali is also home to a thriving expat community made up of…
This year April the 1st also falls on Easter Sunday, but we don’t expect that this will stop serious pranksters from still enjoying April Fool’s Day. For South African expats…
Easter, like Christmas, is a global celebration with many countries having their own unique traditions surrounding the event. If you’re a South African living abroad in one of these countries…
Moving abroad can take a lot of getting used to and if you are moving to a country with a new culture, language and cuisine, you’re bound to experience some…