The grass is not always greener when you immigrate, as you’ll discover if you move to one of the ten most polluted countries on earth. Many articles are written about…
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The Philippines consists of more than 7000 islands in Southeast Asia. It is a multi-cultural country popular with expats from all over the world including the USA, Japan, Spain and…
If you are emigrating from a country like South Africa, where cars are the most common form of transport, you’ll likely have the same ‘driver’ mindset when heading off to…
Many expats move abroad without a contract in place, but if you’re lucky enough to be transferred within your existing organisation or if you have been head-hunted by a company…
Freedom Day is one of South Africa’s most cherished holidays. It is celebrated on the 27th of April every year and commemorates South Africa’s first non-racial democratic elections and the…
When expats approach retirement age, one of the first things they consider is retiring in a country where they can affordably enjoy a high standard of living. A country that…
As an international financial services provider specialising in fund transfers for South Africans living offshore, we understand how many exciting places to visit in the world there are! Our happy…
If you’re an expat living abroad, you can’t help but be aware of all the turbulent events taking place in South Africa. President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle, which included the…
One of the most daunting aspects of moving to a new country for expat children is starting a new school, especially if they have to deal with language and cultural…
If you’re an expat celebrating Easter in a new country, you might be surprised to discover that hunting for eggs is not one of their top Easter traditions. To keep…