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Western expats in Cambodia watch in horror as China moves in
Where to go next as China continues its Cambodia takeover?
Once a favourite with Western expats sick and tired of Thailand’s shifting immigration rules, Cambodia is now as close to a Chinese province as it’s possible to get. The first target was the country’s former favourite holiday destination of Sihanoukville, now a hotchpotch of...
Arriving in Shanghai as an expat professional
Whether you’re planning to work in Shanghai for a year or so or stay forever if possible, getting used to this massive, exotic city can take some time.
The mega-city of Shanghai is now a favourite with expat entrepreneurs and professionals, but new arrivals find it hard to pin down due to its ever-changing nature. Many recently-arrived...
Pro-democracy expats in Hong Kong now looking for a way out
Pro-democracy expats and Hong Kong residents are now under China’s controversial security laws.
Since last Tuesday, the former British colony of Hong Kong is suffocating under the new and controversial security rules forced into law by the Chinese government. Western governments as well as the majority of expat professionals still...
Pros and cons of Thailand as an expat destination
For a good number of years, Thailand was a favourite low-cost destination for expat retirees and those fascinated by Asian history and culture.
Even before the pandemic caused chaos across the world, life in Thailand for Westerners was becoming more difficult, with the ever-strengthening baht, visa issues and an increasing cost of living...
Where to go to fulfil your post-pandemic expat ambitions
If this was the year in which you were set to move overseas, at least until the coronavirus pandemic kicked in, what’s your plan right now?
One thing’s for sure, the covid-19 world crisis has kicked many thousands of expats’ plans for 2020 right out of the ballpark, leaving them wondering where and when they can begin their new...
Is bitcoin truly of use to internationally mobile expat professionals?
Is bitcoin a blessing or a curse for overseas expat professionals?
Given that a universal payment provision for globe-trotting expats sounds like a dream come true especially as it gets rid of conversion fees, what, if any, are the downsides?
The cryptocurrency and its newer versions such as Litecoin and Ethereum are now regarded as an...
Expatriates in Hong Kong fearing Beijing’s new national security law
Are expats in Hong Kong at risk of falling foul of China’s new national security laws?
As Hong Kong residents and expatriates hold their breath whilst China continues to push its new law, democracy activist Joshua Wong is fearing for their futures as well as his own. In spite of Wong’s support by pro-democracy movements across the...
The new world is coming for jobless expat professionals
One thing’s for certain, after the pandemic releases its grip there’ll be a huge number of talented expats looking to find their next overseas assignment.
Whilst the planet prepares itself for a virus-free experience, redundant expat professionals will begin preparing themselves for the hard slog of finding a rewarding new job. The...
Expats in Dubai urged to register for the annual Camel Trek
For those expatriate professionals still in Dubai, the annual camel trek is now open for registration.
One of the most amazing opportunities for expats in Dubai is still going ahead this year in spite of the emirate’s anti-pandemic rules. The annual Camel Trek is aimed at giving expats a rare glance into the Bedouin lifestyle and the...
Dealing with Brexit and the pandemic as a new expat in Spain
How to organise your emigration to Spain.
Moving to Spain for work or retirement is the dream for a good number of Brits, especially now the threat of the pandemic appears to be fading. Keeping up with any remaining covid19 regulations as well as updating your information on any new aspects of the Brexit effect is also necessary, although...
