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Expats re-evaluate their preferred destinations
After the huge expansion of internationally-based jobs all across the world, it seems expats are now reassessing what’s on offer and where.
As traditional destinations for career-minded expats lose their attraction, new locations are heading up the trend towards the tech sector and its start-up opportunities. Nowadays, politics also...
Expatriate high life in the UAE brings hypertension risks
Recent pan-UAE studies have revealed some 30 per cent of Emirates-based adults are suffering from hypertension, with the figures including expats as well as Emiratis.
Three recent studies carried out in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of an awareness campaign have shown that at least a third of adults in the region are suffering from...
Belize offers expat retirees the perfect lifestyle
Relaxation, cultural diversity and a warm climate all make Belize the perfect destination for expatriate retirees.
White sands, azure seas, sunshine and a relaxed lifestyle all come to mind when Belize is mentioned, making the island nation the perfect retirement hub. Financial requirements aren’t excessive, and immigration via the...
China fails in survey whilst rival Taiwan soars
Taiwan’s prime position in the latest expat survey isn’t about to make China's day.
China’s breakaway island is now ranked as the second best destination for expat professionals as against China and Hong Kong’s dismal rankings of 55th and 56th in the Expat Insider survey. Respondents to the survey ranked the island tops at...
Advice on where to live during your Tokyo reassignment
If you’re relocating to Tokyo and uncertain as to where to stay in the massive city, Shirokane’s foreigner-friendly enclave is the best choice.
Accepting a reassignment to Japan can be life-changing, as the country is unique in its culture, fascinating history and stunning modernity. Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities, but...
Kuwait hits rock bottom for expats in latest survey
Endless expat surveys may confuse rather than enlighten, but the latest Expat Insider results for Kuwait may well tell it like it is.
According to expat respondents living and working in the emirate, it’s the worst in the world for almost everything except a fairly decent salary. It’s a damning result for the formerly popular expat...
Bahrain tops the rest as best for expats
It may come as a surprise to some, but it’s a fact – Bahrain is officially the best of the rest for expat professionals.
Given the problems now besetting expats in GCC states as a whole, Bahrain’s position in this year’s Expat Explorer survey as a great fit for expats and a median between Western and Eastern countries comes as a...
Survey categorises best and worst world cities for expat lifestyles
A reputable expat lifestyle survey has quantified 140 worldwide cities as to their suitability for expat professionals.
The 2018 Liveability Index displays the best, worst and in-between of just about any city where expat professionals are working, with its five categories giving individuals a real-time indication of what’s best for...
All UK expats in Thailand urged to get private health insurance
The British Embassy in Thailand is urging all UK expats living in the Southeast Asian country to make certain they have private health insurance.
Resident expats are being told to make certain they have private health insurance, and tourists are being urged to get full-cover travel insurance before they arrive in Thailand. The warning was...
Expats in Beijing fall in love with hutong life
As Chinese citizens go crazy for new, ultra-modern apartments, expats are queuing to move into the traditional hutong districts.
Nowadays, modern Chinese consider hutongs and their traditional siheyuan dwellings to be uncomfortable, inconvenient and decidedly old-fashioned, whilst expats from developed countries see them through...
