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...
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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...
No more mobile roaming charges in the EU
On June 15, 2017, the European Union (EU) has passed a law putting an end to roaming charges when people use their mobiles phone abroad. No more worries about switching off your roaming before...
Breaking French stereotypes
The image of French people is known to be very odd in many countries, but did you know that many of their stereotypes were not entirely true? Read on to see the funny, yet...
Best and worst things about Bangkok
Bangkok is the city that welcomes more visitors every year than any other city in the world. Known to Asians as Krung Thep – The City of Angels – Bangkok has a heavenly offering....
Breaking the Erasmus bubble
Doing an Erasmus in Europe is quite possibly the most exciting, fun, valuable, and scariest thing you’ll do when you’re a student. It might be the first time you’ll live on your own without...
Dos and don’ts of reverse culture shock
Culture shock is expected when moving to a new country, with different norms taking a while to get used to. But what happens when you’ve been away from home for a while? ‘Reverse culture...
