When it comes to work, everyone has different requirements and expectations. Some people expect high salaries, for others security and work-life balance are more important. To help expats decide what…
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Career advancement is a top concern for many expats who move abroad to gain valuable work experience that may not be available in their home countries. The recent InterNations Expat…
The Economist Unit has just released its 2018 ranking for the world’s most liveable cities and for the first time in seven years, Melbourne doesn’t top the list. Instead, Vienna…
Many people become confused between the terms emigrate and immigrate. These are two words that both have a similar meaning and are often used in the wrong contexts. Both words…
With the uncertainty of Brexit, many South Africans are considering the USA as a possible country to immigrate to. One of the popular ways to gain permanent residency in the…
Maximising their retirement funds to enjoy a great quality of life is one of the top priorities for expats retiring abroad. Unfortunately, many of the ‘cheap’ retirement destinations are becoming…
In many developing countries where specialist skills are in short supply, employers tend to favour expats over locals when recruiting for management positions. This can cause resentment amongst the local…
Portugal is one of the top retirement destinations in the world, offering South African expat retirees a wonderful quality of life, excellent food, an affordable cost of living and the…
There are many reasons South African expats consider New Zealand as a long-term destination. One of its big attractions is that it is currently regarded as the 2nd most peaceful…
Living in Rome sounds like a dream come true for many expats. Unfortunately the dream can be very different from the reality, especially when it comes to affordability. Mercer’s 2018…