The word expat used to refer to employees who were relocated abroad to work or to represent their country for a certain period of time. They usually benefited from lavish…
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The number of expats globally is on the rise. InterNations puts the number close to 56 million – which makes it larger than the population of many small countries. So…
Many South Africans move abroad to start their own businesses. Not only do countries like Australia offer working visas for entrepreneurs starting their own businesses, but it’s also a step…
If you’re lucky enough to have attained a skilled visa to work in Australia or have an employer sponsorship or have even been granted permanent residency, you’ll probably be excited…
When it comes to comparing cities based on both cost of living and accommodation prices, London never does very well and is often referred to as one of the most…
Amsterdam is a popular city with expats – especially South Africans – who have Dutch roots and are attracted to this diverse city that is rich in history and tradition….
These days the number of expat women equal the expat men, however, certain countries have more favourable conditions and policies towards expat women than others. The recent HSBC report has…
The term expat is derived from the Latin prefix ex (out of) and the noun patria (home country, native country, or fatherland) and is generally used to refer to people…
If you are planning a move abroad in 2018 and have a family, you’ll no doubt be concerned about what effect the move will have on your children. Fortunately many…
A recent article highlighted the conundrum that despite Swiss expats being some of the highest paid expats in the world, many expat assignments fail because families and particularly spouses don’t…