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…
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Australia has very recently performed a complete overhaul of their immigration policy, which will have a significant impact on people looking to immigrate to the country. Australia is one of…
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…
Slovenia is a country that is attracting more attention from expats – particularly as it has come in strongly, at position 10 out of 162 countries, on the 2016 Global…
Expats are often attracted to Australia because of the healthy, secure lifestyle offered to families. However, many people don’t realise that Australia is infamous for its dangerous animals and has…