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Comparisons of expat life in Taipei and Beijing
Recent statistics on expat salaries in China have unwittingly included Taipei, putting it in direct competition with Beijing. In the third quarter of 2017, the average Beijing salary stood at $1,502, above the salary for a similar job in the island of Taiwan’s capital city. The statistics were released by Chinese job-hunting platform...
Survey compares English proficiency across the world
If you’re looking for a new start to your life in an exotic destination but don’t relish learning a new language, where’s the best place to go? English may well be the world’s ‘second language’, but choosing a destination outside the USA and mainstream European countries may mean struggling to get to grips with the local lingo...
Filipino Retirement Authority names Angeles City as expat pensioner paradise
The mayor of Angeles City in the Philippines has received an award for his work in helping the city to become number one for expat retirees. According to an English language report, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has named Angeles City as the premier retirement destination in the entire archipelago. Reasons given for the choice...
China to open doors for Western healthcare insurers
China is seeking both investment and expat professionals to boost its lagging healthcare and health insurance provision. That the Chinese government regards the country’s healthcare provisions as of national importance is old news, with improvements of the system a priority for several decades. However, public healthcare has been...
Essential things to do before relocating with your family
Moving to a new environment as a family can be an exciting, challenging experience, but getting it right is easier if preparation is done before the leaving date. Travelling en famille to a foreign country is all about new experiences, new cultures and new job opportunities, and can be especially valuable as a learning process for your...
Strong Cambodian economy spells good news for foreign property investors
With the Khmer Rouge and genocide now a distant memory and the country one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, it’s time to consider Cambodia’s real estate investment potential. Given its small size and troubled history, Cambodia’s appeal as an investment hub might not be immediate, but a closer look might change your...
Ways into the expat community in Milan
If you’re heading for Milan on assignment and worried about making new friends and business contacts, you’ll be more than happy to find there’s a good number of expat clubs and associations of interest. Milan as a city is a mix of international flavours and typical Italian lifestyles, bound together by the need to be the best city...
South Africa scores well as an expat destination
If you’re looking for adventure as part of your life as an expat, South Africa is the place to go. Whilst it’s not a usual choice for expats, South Africa has a lot to recommend it, especially if you’re blessed with curiosity and the desire to include adventure in your new life. A recent survey revealed some 75 per cent of expat...
Checklist for purchasing a property in France
If you’re considering emigrating from the UK and purchasing a property in France, it’s best to research the process before you start the search for your ideal home. The good news is that you won’t be under any risk of problems with dodgy or non-existent title deeds as have occurred in Cyprus, nor will you lose everything due to...
Visa options for retirees heading for Thailand
Checking all Thailand’s visa options for those over 50 years of age is the best way to ensure a trouble-free retirement. Thailand is a perennially popular destination for expat retirees due to its tropical weather, low cost of living, established expat communities and inexpensive housing options. However, over the past few years, many...
