With around 20 000 cities across the whole of the USA, there is plenty of options for South African expats when it comes to living in America. Many expats tend…
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Many years ago, a former mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit declared Berlin a “poor but sexy” city – so how is this regarded by expats today? In the latest HSBC…
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…
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…
Many expats move abroad to improve their income, so it’s always of interest to see where you are likely to enjoy the biggest returns for the hours that you work….
Expat salaries differ from country to country and tax also plays a major contributing factor to what your take-home pay will be. The recent My Expatriate Market Pay Survey conducted…
Moving abroad is more than just a logistical endeavour. It’s important that you have the right mental attitude about your move. Expats who have already relocated abroad all report that…
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…
Perth, Sydney and Melbourne are often touted as the obvious destinations for expats, but recently the Gold Coast, the sixth largest city in Australia is seeing an influx of expats…
South Africa is a country that experiences considerable political and economic upheaval. It’s also a country with high crime statistics. Not surprisingly then, when South Africans relocate abroad, one of…