Why do expats buy a house at home?
If you are lucky enough to be making enough money to invest in property, the first place most people look to do is so at ‘home’. Talking to expats, the main reasons are: Having...
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Top countries for expats in 2020
Want to move abroad? Expats migrate in search of better life opportunities. This includes better job opportunities, quality of life, safety and childcare. Here are some of the best countries for expats to live,...
Why Vision 2030 could be a game-changer for expats in Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 is a reform being actioned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to revamp the Gulf country’s economic infrastructure. Since the KSA has been headed for exhaustion of their oil resources, reconsidering...
Managing mental health abroad
One in four of us suffers from a mental health condition during our lifetime. Expats are considered to be at an even higher risk of mental illness due to increased exposure to additional stressors....
Do I need the native language?
Learning the native/local language when you move to a new country will open lots of job opportunities and help you settle in, but before you start stressing over becoming fluent, remember that there are...
Ukraine: What to expect as a foreigner
What is it like to live in Ukraine? You have probably heard a lot about Ukraine in the news – Chernobyl, war, corrupt governments, and conflict with a neighboring country. Ukraine has become European...
Tips for beating culture shock
Moving abroad isn’t easy; you have to get used to a new environment, new people and a new way of life. While this can all be really exciting, it can also be full of...
Becoming a dual citizen: the easiest and hardest countries
For expats, a second passport from your new country can be really useful and open up more opportunities. In some countries it’s really easy to gain dual citizenship, in others it’s more complicated and...
Money, jobs, experience… What makes a country attractive for expats?
Many expats often decide to move based on job prospects, salary increases and the promise of more disposable income. In the most recent Expat Explorer Survey conducted by HSBC, countries were ranked as a...
Why living abroad is more difficult than people think
When I told people I was going to move abroad, the first thing I heard was: “That is my dream” or “Wow, I’m so jealous”. The thing is that people often don’t know and...
Top 5 education systems in the world for expats
Looking to move abroad and want to know which country will offer your kids the best education? Read on to find out which countries rank the highest according to expats and why. 5....
