What does it mean to be financially happy in a country? In the 2015 InterNations Personal Finance Index survey they surveyed 64 countries and asked people to rate whether their…
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Migration has made a lot of headlines in the past few months and years. Not only has widespread migration from African nations to South Africa sparked xenophobic outbreaks, but in…
Many South Africans struggle with the decision – leave or stay? Expat forums are chock-a-block with anxious members seeking advice and motivation for their decision to leave the country. When…
Whether you’re an adult or a child, chances are you’ve imagined yourself on foreign shores – starting a new life, learning a new language and sampling foreign cuisine. But as…
If you are from a western country, the idea of moving to Dubai as an expat might initially seem daunting, especially if you have children. You might be wondering how…
If you could choose anywhere in the world to immigrate to, where would you go? Many of us don’t have the luxury of choice and generally end up in countries…
Immigration (and preceding emigration), is a big deal. Before taking this step, we do a lot of soul-searching, reading, thinking, discussing – and most people tell us the obvious things;…
When people plan to emigrate from South Africa, an important consideration is how far their South African rands will go. In a recent report compiled by Bloomberg, South Africa’s currency…
The Syrian civil war has cast a spotlight on global migration and incited worldwide dialogue on the implications and responsibilities of nations in this crisis. But of course, not all…
Making that tough decision to emigrate is hard enough – but having to leave your parents, grandparents or other elder relatives behind can be a gut-wrenching experience. How do you…