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Study reveals best relocation countries for expat families

Study reveals best relocation countries for expat families
When relocating with your family, quality of life and wellbeing is one of the most important considerations. Safety and security, work/life balance, affordable quality education, housing, healthcare, childcare costs and leisure activities all contribute to family well-being, no matter how generous the salary. For those with dependent...

Wealthy Hong Kong expats and residents now heading for Penang

Wealthy Hong Kong expats and residents now heading for Penang
As the violent pro-democracy protests drag on, increasing numbers of Hong Kongers are now buying property in Penang. Wealthy Hong Kong expats and locals are heading to Penang as the Chinese noose tightens around the home city. Malaysia has always been a popular holiday home destination for the Hong Kong wealthy, whether expats or...

Exploring the cultural differences of a job interview in Japan

Exploring the cultural differences of a job interview in Japan
Every would-be expat hoping to land a job in Japan knows the cultural differences are huge, but may not realise job interviews bear no resemblance to those in the West. For many would-be expats, Japan has always held a fascination over and above the usual interest in living and working overseas. Obviously, employers in this unique corner...

Expats debate over Bangkok’s Golden Era

Expats debate over Bangkok’s Golden Era
Long-stay expats are remembering Bangkok's golden era. Nowadays, almost every world city seems to be changing so fast that long-stay expats hardly recognise the city they once knew and loved. The Thai capital is no exception to this rule, with many older expatriates expressing nostalgia for what used to be and not certain they’re at all...

Vietnam now fourth best in world for expat professionals

Vietnam now fourth best in world for expat professionals
Formerly known as Saigon, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is now the fourth most popular world expat destination. Over the past decade, Vietnam’s emergence into the expat world at large has been more than impressive, resulting in its present day popularity with professionals and retirees alike. This year’s InterNations poll confirms its...

Counting the unseen benefits of an expatriate overseas reassignment

Counting the unseen benefits of an expatriate overseas reassignment
Is taking a reassignment really worth it as regards the unseen benefits? Nowadays, it seems as though half the world is relocating to unfamiliar lands, whether it’s for career enhancement, a higher salary, an inexpensive retirement or simply the need for adventure and a better view of the world and its beauty. Working and travelling...

Is Mexico an escape hatch for Brit expats caught up in Brexit?

Is Mexico an escape hatch for Brit expats caught up in Brexit?
Following in the footsteps of many thousands of US expats, British retirees may find they’ve made the right decision by moving to Mexico. For decades, Mexico has been the favourite location for USA expats craving great weather, an easy trip back home when necessary and a cost of living that’s reasonable in comparison with the USA. One...

Are established expat communities really important for new arrivals?

Are established expat communities really important for new arrivals?
How important is ‘community’ to expats? It’s well understood that humans have a need to belong in a supportive community, but how to replicate this after reassignment or relocation overseas can be a problem. Expat forums worldwide report on community activities as well as general topics, but reading isn’t the same as bonding and...

Safety is paramount for expats on a new assignment

Safety is paramount for expats on a new assignment
In this 21st century world, crime is literally everywhere, with newly-arrived expats in an unfamiliar country at most risk. Safety and security rank highly in just about every expat survey, but can’t disguise the fact that violent crime and other disorderly conduct is the norm in these days of fabulous riches for the few and deprivation...

Creating a safety net for your elderly parents as an expat

Creating a safety net for your elderly parents as an expat
With its ever-increasing numbers of migrants in search of a new life and career enhancement, the 21st century is bidding fair to become another century of diaspora. Moving overseas for whatever reason can be exciting and challenging, but it all too often means the break-up of established family units in the home country. For expats with...