Category: Expatriate Trends

In the first of our expat entrepreneur blog posts, I looked at the general challenges facing the expat entrepreneur. In this post, I will discuss how you can go about building your professional network in your...

Entrepreneurs are that special breed of people who can spot an opportunity and – more importantly –  have the initiative to pursue it. While many of us might lay claim to that one brilliant idea,...

Everyone always speaks of the high-life of being an expat. Deciding to pack up your belongings and embarking on a new adventure is great. It’s a decision we’re making based on our desire to...

Being born to expat parents can be difficult. Confusion over or even a lack of identity can reign, as you don’t know whether to attach your loyalties to your parents’ home or the country...

What’s the difference between an expat and an economic migrant? Don’t worry, there’s no lame punchline coming up, but why is there a difference? Well, one moves from their own country of birth voluntarily...

We’re well and truly into the holiday season, and for many expats this means flying home to see loved ones or embarking on a new adventure. For many, flight tickets are booked based on...

If you are anything like me, an avid expat traveler, then you know that part of the experience is where you stay. Whether you are a budget traveler or an all-luxury socialite, the world...

Anyone can understand the importance of proper and immediate medical attention, especially when you are unable to speak. Who would have thought that the solution to this could be as simple as wearing your...

Have you ever thought about how much of who you are is conveyed in what you say? Through our use of language we communicate our personality to others, so what happens when you start...

The world’s housing market has shown an upturn this quarter as Knight Frank’s latest index reports that annual price growth has remained flat or risen in 75% of countries, an increase of almost 30%...