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Leaving South Africa: The Financial Guide

The Financial Guide to Leaving South Africa Planning a move abroad is a big step in many ways, particularly if the move will be a permanent one. You’ll have to think about a new job, a new house, preparing your family for a whole new life, maybe...

A Guide to The Education Programs on Offer in International Schools

When you relocate, choosing a school for your children can be one of the most challenging and complicated processes you will face. At the heart of your decision should be the need to select an educational establishment that offers a curriculum that i...

Protecting Your British Pension When Living in the USA

How to Protect Your British Pension When Living in the USA In recent research completed by Globalvisas.com, the United States Topped the List of Retirement Destinations for British Expats. Although the immigration rules that determine British c...

A Comprehensive Guide to Writing an Expat Will

What You Need to Know When Writing an Expat Will Last week we bombarded you with five strong reasons as to why you need an expat will. If you missed the article you can find it here. Once you have accepted that you do need to formally record your w...

Expat Interview: The Expat Entrepreneur

Expat Interview on Richard Bexon on Being The Expat Entrepreneur Today we meet Richard Bexon, a British expatriate who left Surrey in the United Kingdom to live in his wife’s Costa Rica home country. Richard has since put his passion for the cou...

Five Reasons Why All Expats Need a Will

Learn Why Expats Need a Will Nobody likes to think about what will happen when their time in the world comes to an end; however, if there is one thing that is certain in life, it’s death and taxes, and for that reason, you should always ensure tha...

Expat Interview: Love in London

Today we meet Lara Child, a US expat who met and fell in love with a Brit while living in London and decided to stay for good. Here she shares details about what she loves and loathes about living in the United Kingdom and provides some practical...

5 Inspiring Reads for Would-Be Expat Entrepreneurs

Many people move overseas with no clear idea of what they will do when they get there. Perhaps they relocate as part of a partner’s career move or simply wish to experience life in a new country for a while. Many such expats find inspiration while ...

Expat Interview: Sunshine and Taxes

Expat Tax Expert Interview Today we meet Carrie McKeegan, an expat entrepreneur who has found a method of making money via a portable career that allows her to work anywhere in the world. Carrie has started a successful business with her partner tha...

Expat Book Review: The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition written by Tina Quick provides insightful guidance for expatriate teenagers who are planning on returning to their home country for further education. Aimed squarely at Third Culture Kids (TC...