Every year the HSBC bank runs an international survey that includes 26,871 expats across 190 different locations in order to get their opinions on all aspects of the countries they’re…
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Moving abroad is a huge upheaval, so it’s only natural you have a few worries about your new expat lifestyle. Every country comes with its own set of challenges –…
Moving to a foreign country is a huge change – but often the bigger challenge is getting used to your new workplace and making a success of your new job….
As every South African knows, the rand is an extremely volatile currency and at times it can be performing strongly against the US dollar and pound and at other times…
No worries mate, maintaining a healthy lifestyle in Australia is still affordable – just put on your running shoes and head out to the beach! However, if you fall ill…
Traversing the world of business can be complicated, especially if you come from a laid-back country where there are not many rules, traditions and formalities. As an expat who has…
Expats generally command good salaries and are often in the position where they can save and invest money. The one area where they are vulnerable, particularly if they are living…
People become expats for a wide variety of reasons – the travel bug, job opportunities, the desire to avoid upheaval and unrest in their home countries and the yearning for…
One of the reasons many South Africans give when asked why they have left the country, is their fears surround political upheaval and violence. Making a move to a more…
What’s a serial expat? Well, it’s our light-hearted term for someone who spends his or her lifetime as an expat, moving from country to country. Often they are children of…