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US expat exodus down to cost of living and politics
An increasing number of US citizens are upping sticks and leaving for expat destinations with a lower cost of living.
Expatriation from the USA isn’t just confined to expat professionals and retirees, it’s the cool thing to do for millennials and baby boomers sick of struggling to make ends meet on a decent salary and concerned about...
Chinese mafia take over favourite Cambodian beach town
Expats who’ve made the Cambodian beach town of Sihanoukville their home are being driven out by a Chinese invasion.
Once a haven for international expatriates for its laid-back lifestyle, inexpensive living costs, beautiful beaches and traditional culture, Sihanoukville is now a nightmare of casinos, rampant construction, high-rise...
Expats in UAE urged to be aware of certain Dubai laws
Newly arrived expats in Dubai are being urged to take note of the emirate’s unfamiliar laws.
It’s no surprise Dubai is one of the world’s most popular relocation hubs for expat professionals due to its ultra-luxurious ambience and big salaries. However, expat life in the emirate is governed by unfamiliar laws which may seem illogical...
Finding work as an expat overseas
Retirees and trust-fund babies exempt, everyday expats are going to need jobs in order to pay the bills.
These days, emigration is the buzzword for many millennials, with the trend certain to keep growing over the next decade and more.
The worldwide rise of the tech sector has resulted in the creation of literally thousands of jobs...
Eindhoven suburb is hub and home for multinational expats
A recent influx of expat professionals into the Meerhoven district of Eindhoven has resulted in the area’s rechristening as Expathoven.
The Dutch city of Eindhoven is bidding to be the Netherlands’ most international city due to a massive influx of expat tech professionals, most of whom have settled in the Meerhoven district. The vast...
Navigating Chinese employment contracts needs a lawyer
Perhaps the most crucial aspect of taking on a job in China is the employment contract.
Understanding exactly what you’re signing up for can be tricky enough in your own language, but it’s impossible without qualified, bilingual legal assistance if your career is taking off in China. It’s not just the contract itself, it’s the...
Expat families face huge hike in international school fees
Expats relocating with their families are facing a massive hike in international school fees across 27 countries.
A recent survey covering no less than 688 international schools in 27 world countries popular with relocating expat professionals has shown an average of 19 per cent tuition fee hikes. Combined with the increasing demand from...
Beijing outlaws Chinglish and provides multilingual emergency expat hotline
Following its promise to deal with ‘Chinglish’ road signs and suchlike, China is planning a multilingual emergency services hotline in English.
If expats needed proof that English is the world’ second language, they need look no further than Beijing’s attempt to make life easier for its 140,000 expatriates. The city’s latest...
Vietnam now popular with adventurous expatriates
In recent years, Vietnam has become a favourite destination for expatriates fascinated by all things Asian.
Formerly known only for its devastating war and the poverty of its peoples, Vietnam has now shrugged off its troubled past and is becoming one of Southeast Asia’s expat favourites. With its great weather, refreshingly low cost of...
Retiring to an affordable place in the sun
Nowadays, retiring to your very own place in the sun usually involves expatriation.
Unless you’ve planned and saved carefully for your retirement or recently won the national lottery, you’re likely to be worried abut making ends meet on your government pension. Of course, amounts vary dependent on your home country’s provisions,...
