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Special Report: What is it really like as a modern-day expatriate? Part 1

A life abroad is more accessible than it has ever been and increasing numbers of people choose to leave behind their home to experience life in a new country. Traditionally, life as an modern day expatriate was associated with vast wealth and privile...

The Hunt for the Perfect Singapore Apartment

For the majority of expatriates & global nomads the first thing on their list of things to do when they finally arrive in their host country is to find somewhere to live. My husband and I are no exception to this, and pretty much as soon as we ar...

Adventures of a Tai Tai: Lessons I have learned

Adventures of a Tai Tai : Lessons I have learned So life is pretty much back to normal here in Singapore. My husband has started his new job and I am fully back into my usual routine. I had a slight case of trailing spouse syndrome (my husband cal...

Adventures of a Tai Tai: Snowmageddon

Adventures of a Tai Tai: Snowmageddon? After spending last Christmas in Hong Kong my husband and I were really looking forward to a Christmas at home in the United Kingdom. I had it all planned in my head, cozy pub dinners by a cracking fire, exce...

Adventures of a Tai Tai: A Comprehensive Guide to the Brits

After several months of reading my blog, my husband pointed out to me that I have spent a great deal of time critiquing the culture and behavior of my hosts and should occasionally take a look at myself. He observed me grooming myself in the mirror f...

Adventures of a Tai Tai- ‘Tis the Season

As I sit on my balcony in the warm December sunshine, I realize how lucky I am to be living in Asia. My thoughts inevitably turn homewards to my family and friends who, while I am basking in the sunshine, are in all likelihood freezing cold or being ...

Expat Christmas Events 2009

Being away from home during the run up to Christmas, and the Christmas period itself can be very strange for expatriates. One of the best ways to maintain the Christmas spirit is to join in expatriate events in your local neighborhood. Not only will...

Common mistakes made by expats and how to avoid them

Learn About the Mistakes Made By Expats & Global Citizens Many people dream about a new life abroad, full of adventure and excitement. People have romantic notions of a better standard of living in a warmer and idyllic location and, while this m...

The Definitive Guide to Expat Types from a Tai Tai Expat

After living here in Hong Kong for two and a half years I have now reached the conclusion that you cannot really consider all expats to be the same. Although Tai Tai expats are generally referred to as a single group of people, there are actually lar...

Adventures of a Tai Tai: Hong Kong Summer is Over!

So the long sweltering heat of the Hong Kong summer is behind us and the pleasant temperatures and dry clear skies of Autumn are upon us. In fact, ask any expat in Hong Kong and they will tell you that this is the best time of year to be here. From O...