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Is Saudi Arabia really a safe destination for tourists and expats?
Saudi Arabia’s ‘historic’ step in opening the Kingdom to tourism also reopens the perennial question – is Saudi a safe destination for Westerners? Would-be expats and visitors who follow world news as a habit will have noticed that Saudi, unlike the majority of its Gulf State neighbours, strictly follows Islamic laws and imposes...
Why does mainland Greece rarely feature on expat itineraries?
One European country which only seems to crop up rarely in expat forums and online media is Greece. Potential UK expatriates looking for the perfect place to retire, start up a small business or just chill for while will find endless internet coverage on Spain, France, Portugal and even Italy to browse, research and contemplate but, apart...
Pros and cons for adventurous expats buying land in Bali
Adventurous expats are drawn to Bali for its beauty, affordable cost of living and laid-back lifestyle, but those planning to stay for ever should take care if planning to buy land and build a home. Expats dreaming of a permanent home in Bali built on land they’ve purchased from locals need to be very careful to avoid ending up with a...
Taking early retirement as an expat brings inner peace
If you’re saving every last cent against an early retirement as a mobile expat in exotic destinations, careful planning is essential. It’s almost every expats’ dream to travel the world without having to worry about the salary, the office, the boss and all the other aspects of growing a career. In order to realise this dream,...
Ranking Vietnam as an alternative to Thailand for expat retirees
Is Vietnam a true alternative to Thailand for expat pensioners? It seems like only yesterday - or at worst last week – that Thailand was everything an expat retiree needs as regards a low cost of living, great weather, inexpensive properties and ultra-friendly, gentle people. Fast forward to today and the English language press, fuelled...
Has Brexit wrecked Britons’ overseas retirement dreams?
Is retiring abroad now an impossible dream for British would-be expats? Up until the 2016 Brexit referendum, retiring in an EU member state with a cheaper cost of living and far better weather was the dream of many Brits approaching retirement. With EU-centred free healthcare and an automatic annual uprate to the meagre British state...
Developing resourcefulness essential for expats heading to Vietnam
Vietnam nowadays seems to be every adventurous expat’s favourite location, from retirees fleeing Thailand to hot tech talent and professional entrepreneurs looking for a chance to advance their careers. The expatriate inflow to this former Southeast Asian hideaway has been ongoing for 20 years or more, but the country itself has only...
Is buying a property in Greece a good investment for would-be expat retirees?
Is now the time for would-be expat retirees to bag a Greek investment property? Greece has always been a refuge for romantic expatriates for its long history and fascinating culture, but the historic country hasn’t always been a beacon of political and economic stability. Over the past decade or so, its problems with the European Union...
UK expats relinquishing British nationality as a result of Brexit
Concern about the Brexit effect on Brit expat lifestyles is leading to record numbers choosing to relinquish UK nationality. UK expatriates in EU member states are now considering giving up their British citizenship due to the continued uncertainty over their fates after a no-deal exit from the EU. Literally tens of thousands of Brits...
Is India an insurmountable challenge for adventurous expats?
Given the number of celebrity-stuffed TV shows boosting India as the perfect retirement haven, the results of a recent survey could well come as a shock. India, it seems, may not be the first destination which comes to mind when salary, career progression or a comfortable retirement is the goal. The sub-continent fared poorly in the most...
