December 2019 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
What do expat professionas hate about working in Japan?
What do Western expats really think about the Japanese workpace ethic?
For many expats, Japan is a land of wonder filled with a unique, iconic history as well as amazing food and a fantastic nightlife. For others, it’s hard work and the language is hell. However, nowhere’s perfect, and the country still has its attractions for a huge...
Exotic Jakarta is culture shock for newly-arrived expats
For expats moving to Indonesia, Jakarta is the experience of a lifetime.
The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is densely populated, sprawling, vibrant and totally fascinating for new expat arrivals. Over 10 million people live and work in its metropolitan area, and the city itself is home to everything from luxury mansions, soaring apartment...
Hong Kong expats now wary about ongoing career prospects
As the Hong Kong protests reach six months, long-term foreign residents are making emergency getaway plans.
Hopes that the Hong Kong uprising would gradually decline have now come to nothing, as violence broke out again over the holidays. For expats to whom Hong Kong is their permanent home, optimism is fading fast and being replaced by...
Pro and cons of using expat surveys to decide on a location
If you’re checking out a number of worldwide destinations for working, entrepreneurship or even retirement, the latest mega-survey could make interesting reading.
The chore of choosing a preferred destination is one of the disadvantages of becoming an expat, simply because there are so many contrasting studies and surveys as well as...
Qualified expat builders needed as Spanish real estate sector hots up
Given that most SMEs in the UK don’t have much idea how the Brexit transition period will affect their businesses, a move to Europe before it’s too late might be wise.
For British SME owners looking for an escape from the UK’s unreliable climate and equally unreliable politics, Spain has always been a favourite choice. Nowadays,...
Oz diplomat floats Brit/Aussie free movement as part of trade deal
Could a post-Brexit trade deal between Australia and the UK include free movement of expats between the two countries?
Once upon a time, Australia was an all-time favourite expat destination for Britons fed up with the British weather. Nowadays, Australian immigration requirements are some of the strictest on the planet, leaving Brits who...
Becoming a single female expat isn’t as tough as you think
Moving overseas as a couple can be tough, but deciding to relocate to a strange land as a single female can seem daunting enough to prevent the move.
In the real world, single people make all their decisions as regards the kind of new life they need and the reasons why they’re moving overseas, making the entire experience very different...
Expats favour Italy as an escape from Brexit Britain
If La Dolce Vita is the life for you, choosing the right Italian destination will make your dreams come true.
It’s not too late to escape from Britain’s politically frozen, chilly shores and its unknown future, with Italy just a short flight away. Choosing a location isn’t as easy as you might think, as many of the best-known, most...
Is Belize an expat retirement dream location?
If the Caribbean lifestyle appeals, Belize is as good as it gets!
Many people choose the Caribbean as their favourite holiday destination as well as a possible location for their retirement years. Staying full time is very different from a vacation in one of the island’s delectable resorts, but the sun, sea, sand and sheer beauty of the...
It’s not yet too late to make France your longtime home
Now that some version of Brexit seems to be inevitable, waiting to start a new life in France may well be impossible for many would-be expats.
Even although last week’s election is a done deal, ensuring that Brexit in one form or another is now inevitable, those looking forward to a comfortable retirement in their favourite French...
Vietnam setting up to be Southeast Asian medical tourism hub
Vietnam is now looking to lure expats and medical tourists to its hospitals.
A recent conference held in Ho Chi Minh City has collected opinions on a strategy to make Vietnam the next must-use destination for medical tourists. Improving patient care is now a priority with all Vietnamese healthcare providers, as positive user reports are...
Bangkok and Chiang Mai no longer affordable cities for expats
A recent survey has nailed Bangkok and Chiang Mai for both destinations’ rising costs of living.
Formerly known as inexpensive cities for both expat workers and retirees, the results of a recently released survey have confirmed what foreign residents in both cities have already realised – they’re no longer affordable destinations...
Accountants offered tempting expat incentives by the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man may not be the most glamorous, exotic destination for expat accountants, but it’s good for wages and tax breaks.
If you’re either a qualified or even an unqualified accounts expert, the Isle of Man wants you in 2020. For those looking to relocate from a Britain mired in a year of Brexit negotiations, it’s just the...
Buying an expat retirement home in Italy’s Lake Como region
If Italy has always featured in your retirement dreams, a property close by Lake Como could be more affordable than you realise.
In many ways, Italy is a dream destination for its food, wine, sheer beauty, charm and fascinating history and heritage. Those looking forward to retirement but disenchanted with developments in the home country...
Which US city is best for seriously career oriented expats?
If working in the USA is a must, Miami is the best for happiness and New York for success.
Florida’s second-largest city welcomes newcomers from across the world to its sunny, hot and extremely lively heart, giving that ‘home from home’ feeling to all who arrive. It’s laid-back and lively at the same time, with social activities...
Culture shock in Europe can come as a surprise
Culture shock is a common expat experience even in familiar European states.
For the majority of expats who’ve been on holiday in various EU member states, the thought of experiencing culture shock when relocating to a known environment doesn’t occur, but the difference between being a tourist and a resident soon kicks in once the...
Expat entrepreneurs in Amsterdam facing bans on shared housing
For younger expats and students heading for Amsterdam, finding legally shared accommodation is about to get far more expensive.
Since the Dutch city became a popular location for digital nomads and tech expats from the UK and other European states, finding affordable accommodation has become a nightmare, with many giving up and returning...
Expats love Montreal for its long, snowy winters
If long, snowy winters are your absolute favourite thing, your expat destination must be Montreal!
Canada is well known for its wide expanses of snow-covered landscape best viewed from the comfort of a heated 4 by 4 vehicle, but if snow really is your thing you’ll love this expat destination. Winters in the vast country’s spectacular...
Reasons why Dubai is still a top destination for ambitious expats
For qualified, experienced professionals seeking a job in Dubai, there’s a huge expatriate community ready to ensure you’re never lonely.
Moving overseas to an exotic land with an unfamiliar language can be a scary prospect for even the most enthusiastic expat professional, but Dubai is more approachable as a home from home due to its...
Dublin now world’s worst for expat accommodation
If you’re considering relocating to Dublin due to Brexit, you may have unexpected issues finding a suitable property.
According to newly-released survey results, the Irish Republic’s capital is now the world’s worst as regards finding an affordable place to live. The popular expat destination came last in the study of 83 world...
Getting to grips with Japanese culture as a newly arrived expat
Relocating to Japan can be the experience of a lifetime as long as you avoid making cultural faux pas!
In the expatriate world, Japan is famous for its lifestyle and its total unfamiliarity for the hapless newly- arrived Westerner who simply can’t deal with its unique, traditional social rules. By this, it’s not just not wearing...
Where in the world can expats find genuine friendship?
Whether you’re leaving you home country on reassignment, retiring overseas or making your next move as a digital nomad, the friendliness of locals in your new country of residence is an essential part of the experience.
Even for ‘lone-wolf’ expatriates, finding friends in a new country is a must, as isolation can cause depression at...
