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Demographics of British expats across the world
When it feels like you’re the only one getting up and going – you’re most certainly not alone!
Much has, and no doubt will be, written about expats from across the world arriving in the UK, but those giving up and leaving aren’t getting nearly as much media attention. According to emigration totals, even although the numbers of...
Saving for your expat retirement gives a great choice of retirement havens
It may seem unlikely, but in the right expat destination and the right business sector, expat professionals are able to save as much as a million dollars during their overseas working lives.
Once retirement beckons, that amount of money opens up a magnificent selection of places you used to dream about in the early days of your career....
Biggest ever Hong Kong protest causes concern in the expat community
If you’re planning to make Hong Kong your expat home from home, you should be aware of the present mainland Chinese attempts to tighten its control.
Since the handover of Hong Kong from the British, political turbulence has been a regular occurrence but, now that China’s star is rising fast, this unique group of islands may not be...
Expats in Kampot fearing inundation by Chinese developers
Many would-be expats who’d decided to make the move to Cambodia are now fearing a Chinese takeover of Kampot.
Cambodia is fast sliding up the scale of popular destinations for expats, particularly those looking for a peaceful retirement in a Southeast Asian country which welcomes strangers from across the world. A decade or so ago,...
Renting your first expat apartment in Beijing
Finding the right home at the right price in Beijing
It has to be said that many new expats arriving in China’s capital city expect rentals to be at bargain prices, not realising commercial reality strikes in Beijing just as it does elsewhere on the planet. Even so, apartment rents are still far cheaper than in London, Hong Kong or New...
Debunking several myths about Thailand as an expat destination
It has to be said that Thailand is now a somewhat controversial expatriate destination, but is it as bad as it’s being painted?
It’s true the formerly-named ‘Land of Smiles’ seems nowadays to be scowling at its expat residents more often than not, especially concerning immigration matters, but a number of myths are now being taken...
Choosing an expat relocation destination if friendship is important
Especially if you’re planning to retire as an expat, finding new friends is an important aspect when choosing a destination.
Whilst those moving overseas for work reasons will have a ready-made set of acquaintances in the work environment, at least some of whom will become friends over a period of time, retirees need to choose more...
Expats in Cambodia to welcome electricity generators from Europe
Regular power cuts are a reality in many Southeast Asian developing nations and are annoying and inconvenient for expats and citizens alike.
Cambodia is no exception to this rule, but the situation may improve sooner rather than later due to generators imported from Germany and Finland specifically to deal with the power shortages. For...
Becoming an expat volunteer is more than just living overseas
Choosing to volunteer as an expat rather than taking a formal job in another country is becoming more popular with millennials wanting to experience many different cultures before settling for one as a career base.
There are many good reasons for taking time out to volunteer overseas, ranging from the need to do something worthwhile...
Gove promises free UK citizenship to EU expats should he become PM
As part of his plan to deliver on Brexit leave campaign promises, prospective PM Michael Gove is promising all EU expats in Britain a free UK passport.
The British environment secretary announced he’s standing for the job of Prime Minister last weekend, adding he’ll make the offer to all EU expats who were in the UK in 2016 at the...
