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Expats in Thailand rethinking relocation due to the high baht
For would-be expats looking for a lower cost of living and a more enjoyable lifestyle, giving Thailand a miss at this time may be the best idea. For decades, Thailand’s capital Bangkok and its northern capital of Chiang Mai ticked both the cost of living and lifestyle boxes, but the high baht and ever-increasing costs are blunting their...
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...
Hong Kong expat financiers choosing their city over London and the UK
Hong Kong expat professionals as yet unimpressed by finance-based jobs in London. In spite of the UK government’s offer to residents and Hong Kong-based finance professionals of settlement in the UK, few are even considering the move. In addition, recruiters in the financial sector are reporting little or no interest in relocating to...
Expats heading to Prague urged to avoid dodgy landlords
Expat entrepreneurs heading for Prague need to watch out for dodgy landlords and their sneaky tricks. Even for those who never sign anything without examining the small print with a magnifying glass, Prague landlords need close surveillance! Stories of locals as well as expats being scammed by lowlife landlords are part of Prague’s...
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...
Long term expat residency is trouble free in the Philippines
Checking out available visas for long term residency in the Philippines. For several decades, the choice of Southeast Asian states welcoming longstay expats has been considerable, but nowadays the numbers of potential expat hubs seems to be in decline. For adventurous expats, the thought of starting a business, retiring to a culturally...
Expat tech routes to Silicon Valley now blocked by Trump
If tech or multinational business are your expat field, forget the USA for now! America’s tech sector has traditionally welcomed talented expat professionals from across the world, thus cementing Silicon Valley’s position as the top world destination for a stunning career. Unfortunately for expats who were hoping to make the move in...
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...
Finding affordability as an expat in Japan
Japan is often considered to be far too expensive as an expat destination, but that’s only half the truth about this unique Asian archipelago. Many expats would admit to being fascinated by Japan’s natural beauty, ancient culture and diverse regions, but most are resigned to never experiencing its reality due to its reputation as...
Second passports now accessory of choice for wealthy expats
Why are second passports now the accessory of choice and how to get one. There are many motivations for acquiring a second passport, from the wish to make world travelling less stressful through getting more legal rights and avoiding issues with customs officials to taking advantage of greater freedom and lower taxes in the chosen second...
