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Survey shows London still best all round expat experience
In spite of the British capital’s slide down the rankings of a number of expat surveys, it’s still a favourite for work and play.
In a recent survey with around half a million expat respondents, London is still the most attractive city for a varied lifestyle. It seems the British capital is still the preferred international location...
Expats working in Indonesia now forced to learn the language
Expats with jobs in Indonesia must now learn the language. The Indonesian president’s decree intended to simplify the issuing of expat work permits also includes mandatory training in the Indonesian language. Unsurprisingly, the expat business community in the country has been caught off guard by the announcement, as have Indonesian-owned...
Advice on getting the best ISP for expats in the Netherlands
Given the present-day popularity of the Netherlands as a hub for expats in the tech sector, getting the best ISP for your needs is crucial.
For expats planning a start-up in the Netherlands as well as foreign students hoping to study at a Dutch university, getting the right ISP for their needs is a priority. Searching online for the major...
Meeting new friends in an unfamiliar country
Making friends is one of the most important tasks after arriving in a new country.
One of the advantages of moving overseas to take on a new, exciting job is that your work colleagues can be instant friends, thus alleviating the feeling of aloneness which affects many expats’ early days on a new assignment. Once you’ve sorted out...
Plastic and fistfuls of dollars are survival kits for expats in Zimbabwe
The best way for expats to make sure they can access funds in unsafe destinations is to keep a fistful of their home country’s currency plus several widely-accepted cards.
Recently, a good number of expats, especially in the oil and gas industry, have found themselves in problem economies highlighted as financial risks. Zimbabwe is an...
Gulf States change direction towards the West and its investment potential
Since the introduction of VAT in the United Arab Emirates, it seems expats aren’t worried about its effect but other developments are causing concern.
Although the UAE is still a popular destination for expatriates eager to grow their careers and earn enhanced salaries, high rental charges and increasing international school fees are...
South Korea still an attractive option for expat professionals
South Korea’s buzzing capital of Seoul may not immediately spring to mind as an expat professional haunt, but its high-energy scene has a lot to offer.
The energy in this fascinating city is almost palpable and is believed by locals to spring from the vitality emitted by its waterways and nearby mountain ranges. A popular legend tells...
Expat kids have better education and career prospects
Expat parents worried their children may be disadvantaged in life by being ‘third-culture kids’ should rest easy, as the expat experience gives them an edge over their contemporaries back home.
According to the American anthropologist and sociologist Dr Ruth Hill Useem who coined the ‘third-culture kids’ (TCK) term, the offspring...
Expats in China struggling to learn Standard Chinese
Given the soaring popularity of China as an expat destination, it’s no surprise than more and more career-oriented professionals are trying their best to get to grips with the Standard Chinese language.
Unfortunately, what’s now known as standard Chinese is increasingly important for success in the 21st century, even although it’s...
Pros and cons of Shenzhen versus Bangkok for expat startups
Over the past few years, Asia’s popularity as a startup hub has grown, giving choices between major cities in several countries.
Starting up a small business takes a lot of research and planning as well as a good dose of faith in your own abilities. Choosing the right location is essential and involves analysing the practicalities of...
