The Top 10 Healthcare Systems in the World 2023

There can be many reasons why we move abroad to live in another country. But the quality of the healthcare can make or break a relocation. Even with international health insurance, expats will need to know their health and wellbeing will be cared for while they’re abroad. Using recent data from CEOWORLD, the top 10 […]

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Countries With the Worst Healthcare Services in 2023

If you’re moving abroad, you may be worried about the healthcare provision you will have access to. Often, we think that the worst healthcare services will be limited to developing countries, where resources and funding are scarce. However, even more developed countries can face challenges with their healthcare services. Recent data from Statista reveals the […]

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The Best Cities for International Students

Studying abroad can be a fantastic experience, giving you the opportunity to live in a new city while you study. But with so many great places to live and study, it can be tricky to pick the best place. In this blog, we look into the best cities for international students, using the QS Best […]

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The Most Expensive Cities to Buy a House 2023

There are many cities across the world that are hugely popular with expats. These places usually provide great job opportunities and a highly desirable way of life for both local residents and expats. However, as these locations grow in popularity, so does the need for housing. When competition for property is high and supply is […]

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The Best Countries to Live in 2023

Looking for inspiration to move abroad? We’ve collected the best countries to live in 2023, with locations that offer a high standard of living, quality public services, and high earnings. We used the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, where countries were assessed on factors including life expectancy, education and gross national income per capita. […]

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Low Pollen Holiday Destination for Hay Fever Sufferers

If you’re tired of battling the watery eyes, runny nose, and incessant sneezing that comes with hay fever, it might be time to escape on holiday. But you’ll want to make sure you don’t travel somewhere where hay fever is just as likely – luckily, there are plenty of places across the world where we […]

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A Guide to Understanding Australian Slang

English is one of the most widely used and understood languages in the world. However, each country that has English as main tongue tends to have its own lingo that many people can find confusing. Whilst Australia has no official language, English has become the de facto national language since European settlers touched the Land […]

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Life as an Expat During Coronavirus: Becky, Sydney

Becky, hailing from Wales, is a 27-year-old Public Relations Executive currently residing in Sydney, Australia. Having left life in London two years ago, Becky had no plans of returning to the UK and looked to settle Down Under for the foreseeable future. However, has COVID-19 changed this at all? Expatriate Group were lucky enough to […]

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UK One of the Best Countries for Expat Benefit Packages

Money and Wealth

When moving abroad; weather, a great location and cost of living are all major factors when deciding where to call home but a lot of us base our decisions on where to move to according to how much we can earn. After all, money is the real driving factor. The ECA’s latest My Expatriate Market […]

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How to Apply for Australian Citizenship

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With its high quality of life, unrivalled beaches and strong economy it’s no surprise so many want to move across the pond and luckily for us, Australia welcomes migrants with open arms if they tick all the checkboxes on their list of requirements. If you’re thinking about or in the process of moving to Australia […]

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The Latest on British Expat Pension Freeze

The UK State Pension is paid to British nationals of retirement age who have contributed through their National Insurance for the required number of years. The state pension increases each year since the introduction of the ‘triple lock’ guarantee, in 2010. But what happens to your pension if you decide to retire abroad? Expat pensioners […]

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10 Best Experiences for Adrenaline Junkie Travellers

For thrill seekers, the average holiday package is simply not enough. There lies within a deep yearning for adventure, a void that has to be filled! The challenge to live life to the full is something that many dream about, yet seldom accomplish. But for those of you ready to summon that guttural courage, there […]

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A Guide to Extending your Australian Working Holiday Visa

A year can fly by quickly when you’re having fun and it will likely never feel long enough in such an incredible country as Australia. It’s almost impossible to work and explore everything you’d like in such a short space of time. If you’re already feeling the urge to stick around for a bit longer […]

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An Expat Guide to Buying Property in Australia

Unless you are married to an Australia or hold a permanent resident visa or special category visa, you are not entitled to buy a home in Australia. Expats in this position will need to apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). This process can take between 40 and 140 days and the majority of […]

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The 5 Most Haunted Hotels in The World

With Halloween fast approaching, we thought it fitting to cast our eyes over the most haunted hotels in the world. Often the locations of happy family holidays or romantic city breaks, hotels are the last place we’d expect to feel fear. Come with us on a frightening journey as we unveil the hotels where you’d […]

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The Best Countries for Graduates Seeking Work

Coming out of university can be terrifying and the dreaded job hunt does nothing for graduate’s self-esteem. Months can pass with constant rejections and feedback of ‘we went for somebody with more experience’. Many are left with little choice but to put their career dreams to the side for a time and take up roles […]

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How Can Expats Get Their Children Immunised?

The World Health Organisation has reported a worrying increase of children with measles in Europe. Italy and Romania have seen the largest outbreaks and the WHO warns this is due to a drop in children being immunised. In January 2017 alone, Italy reported more than 200 cases of measles. Romania has reported 3,400 cases and […]

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5 of the Most Haunted Locations in the World

For the superstitious amongst us, Halloween is regarded as the most paranormally active night of the year. With this year’s celebrations just around the corner, it is an opportunity to take a look at the spooky phenomenon happening in five of the world’s most haunted locations. With dark histories spanning centuries, and tragedies at every […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Live in Australia?

It is no secret that the cost of living in Australia is high and yet, between 2009 and 2015, the country welcomed 207,000 Brits. Numbeo’s cost of living survey saw Australia ranked the 13th most expensive country to live in globally. The cost of living in Australia is reported as 11.93% higher than the UK. […]

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The Top 10 Most Prosperous Countries

The Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank, release their global Prosperity Index annually and the endless survey ranks the mos t prosperous countries in the world. Many assume prosperity is used in reference to the financial standing of a country and, while this is included, the Legatum Institute considers more factors in its ranking. The […]

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