Chinese scoring system for expats
As of the 1st April 2017, China have implemented a new elaborate scoring system in order to grade and rank expats according to their desirability. Expats will now be categorised into 3 grades; A,...
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5 things to consider before moving to Porto
Porto is a buzzing metropolis, home to boutique and vintage shopping, fantastic nightlife and even bookshop Livraria Lello, inspiring part of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter world! Before you take a tram through the cobbled...
Castillian culture by car
You’ll need to go off the beaten track to get a taste of the ‘real’, authentic Spain. Spain has been ranked top in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 that compared the environment,...
The best places to retire overseas
More and more people are moving overseas to retire, but deciding where to go isn’t always so easy. Everybody who moves after their retirement wants to spend their the rest of their lives in...
The 10 cheapest countries for expats to live
There are many factors to consider when choosing where to live, a huge issue being the standard of living that we can afford there. The cost of living in over 67 countries has been...
Hidden gems in Thailand
‘Sawadee kha‘ – welcome to Thailand! Since Thailand is becoming more popular every year, it is hard to get away from the crowd, but it’s not impossible! Here are some tips on where to...
6 easiest ways to earn money abroad
One of the biggest misconceptions about long-term travel is that you need to be rich. The truth is that most of us aren’t and that’s okay. There are plenty of different ways to earn...
Everything you need to know about the 457 work visa replacement
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the replacement of the 457 Temporary Work Visa last April. He aims to put Australians first by replacing the visa with the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa in March 2018....
Saudi Arabia’s expat tax
From July 1st, 2017, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a residence tax and will be affected by a ‘sin tax’ introduced on tobacco and soft drinks. On top of that, companies...
What does the Qatar-Gulf Rift mean for expats?
Nine nations have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar after it was accused of supporting extremist Islamic groups. The UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and later Yemen have decided to withdraw their diplomatic staff and...
Meeting people when moving abroad
Let’s face it: meeting new people can be scary. You’ll ask yourself “how should I behave?”, because we’ve learned that the first impression is the most important. For that reason, read on to get...
