February 2020 Emigrate News Archive
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Pros and cons of Italy as a favourite expat destination
The real Italy isn’t exactly how it’s portrayed in American movies, but it’s a favourite destination for expats looking for history, culture, spectacular natural beauty, iconic remnants of ancient civilisations and an appreciation of romance and music unequalled in the whole of Europe.
As do all major world countries, Italy has its...
Georgetown welcomes British expats as part of its colonial history
If you’re veering towards Asia as your favourite expat destination but want to avoid the obvious such as Thailand or Vietnam, the Malaysian island of Penang and its capital Georgetown are well worth more than one thought.
Asia’s fascination for Westerners began well over a century ago and continues today with expats now located in...
Brit expats missing their UK favourites should consider a VPN
Brit expats desperate for a taste of home should use a VPN.
Moving overseas as an expat professional may well bring huge benefits to your career prospects, but it’s likely to restrict your access to much of the internet’s UK-based content. For those living and working in countries with restrictive regimes such as Russia, China or the...
Demographic analysis helps expats make the best choice of location
Estonia means different advantages for millennial expats than for other groups in the genre.
Regular annual surveys identifying the best destinations for expat relocation have been guiding the slightly confused for over a decade, but today’s versions are now dividing expats themselves into various demographic sectors according to age...
Will Brexit wreck the Spanish property market’s expat buyer sector?
Will a full Brexit mean Spain is less of an option for Britons buying permanent homes?
Spain will always be a favourite destination for British retirees and small business entrepreneurs, but how will Brexit affect its popularity over the next five years? Spanish regions such as the Costa Blanca are packed with Brits living a laid-back,...
Expats in Thailand overjoyed at TM28 reporting requirement change
If you’re thinking of retiring to Thailand, but have been discouraged by reading about increasingly tough immigration requirements, some recent good news might help.
Last year’s immigration authority crackdown on certain reporting requirements for foreigners caused fury and chaos amongst long-stay expats in the tropical retirement...
The expat car dilemma just got easier due to car subscription apps
If you’re either planning to or have just arrived in Amsterdam, personal transportation provision just got a lot easier.
To buy or not to buy a car is one of the first dilemmas facing newly arrived expatriate professionals in the popular Dutch city. As an expat taking on a new job, arriving on reassignment or even as an entrepreneur,...
Are the Maldives heaven or hell for ambitious expats?
It’s a given that the Maldives is a tropical dream of a holiday destination, but living and working here may be less rewarding than most expats realise.
Beautiful beaches, calm waters and warm weather greet expats on arrival, but success in both career and personal life is essentially down to blending in with the islands’ unique...
Virus may be last straw for Hong Kong international schools
The effects of protests and the coronavirus may force the permanent closure of Hong Kong's international schools.
Already reeling from six months of massive, often violent protests, Hong Kong’s international schools are now facing losing many more pupils as their parents leave the island due to the coronavirus threat. Some are already...
Canada voted best for Brit expats
For British would-be expats looking for a home from home outside Europe, Canada comes highly recommended by those who’ve been there and done that.
Even although the news for British expats as regards their rights to remain in EU member states seems more reassuring, many of those still in the UK who simply don’t trust Boris Johnson are...
Abandoned villages for sale now trending for expat adventurers
Which is the best European country in which to buy an entire abandoned village to renovate?
Whichever European country came up first with the unique idea to sell off entire, abandoned villages as well as individual properties for total renovation, it started a trend now spreading all over Europe’s rural regions. Rural depopulation had...
Best destinations for expats looking to live in Greece
Falling in love with all things Greek during a month-long summer holiday is almost inevitable, but what’s the country like to live in long-term, whether for retirement or for work, and where’s the best location?
As every visitor knows, Greece has everything from a myriad islands, azure seas and hot summers to mind-blowingly ancient...
Expats learn to love snowy winters in the Czech Republic
If you’re one of those rare would-be expats in love with winter and its snow-covered vistas, the Czech Republic is the perfect place.
It seems the majority of expats, whether relocating professionals, expectant entrepreneurs or retirees, count warm weather and a beachside location as perfect for their anticipated overseas lifestyles....
Buy to let properties now favourites with British expat investors
If you’ve decided to leave the UK before the Brexit transition period ends and have a mortgage-free property worth many times its original price, here’s what to do with the cash!
Dumping the home country for a long-term stay in an unfamiliar land can be an adventure, but stashing your cash somewhere safe and profitable is not just a...
British expat couple in Spain win case against Rothschilds Bank
A British retiree couple in Spain have won their case against a major international bank, meaning they can keep their dream home in Benalmadena.
In a familiar-sounding scam, British pensioners Marion and Barry Joyce were about to lose the life savings they’d invested in their Costa del Sol dream home as well as the house itself. The...
Expats seeking safe retirement havens should consider Belize
If you’re desperately searching for the perfect retirement destination outside the European Union member states, Belize might be the solution.
Finding the most suitable destination for your retirement just got harder for British would-be expats as, by the end of this year, all the doors leading to European havens may have slammed shut!...
Best retirement havens for newly arrived expats
For those wishing to emigrate to a faraway land and live a totally different lifestyle, it’s important to choose a destination where settling in is easy.
One of the most attractive options as regards becoming an expat in a strange land is the discovery of a fascinating new culture with unfamiliar customs, foods and lifestyles. However,...
Expats looking to settle in the Netherlands should consider The Hague
If you’re planning to relocate to the Netherlands, The Hague could be your best choice.
Amsterdam may be the capital city of the Netherlands, but The Hague is more than just an alternative. This lively city is the political heart of the popular country, with its rich history spanning the centuries when Holland was a major trader in the...
Thai health minister states coronavirus epidemic can’t be stopped
As China’s coronavirus infection rate rises to over 17,000 and the death toll also increases, expats in Thailand are in fear due to a health minister’s comment that the country can’t stop the spread of the virus.
Potentially, Thailand is most at risk from an unstoppable epidemic due to the fact that some 22,000 Wuhan residents...
