Securing permanent residency can open up new opportunities for work, study, and life in one of the world’s most welcoming countries. However, navigating the process of obtaining permanent residency can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down the main pathways and essential steps, helping you understand how to make Canada your new home. Main pathways to […]
Canada is known for its thriving economy, high standard of living, and diverse job opportunities, which all make it an attractive destination for expats looking to work abroad. However, before you can start your new job, it’s essential to understand the legal requirements involved in working in the country. One of the most important requirements […]
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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. That is why many opt for health insurance […]
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The Group of 7, or G7, is an intergovernmental political and economic forum made up of seven countries – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA. The group discuss solutions for major issues affecting the global economy, climate, trade, and security, among other things. Using research from Statista, we explore how the […]
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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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When moving abroad or travelling overseas, it’s important for everyone to feel safe and protected. This is especially important for women, who can, in certain countries, see a different set of laws and attitudes applied to women than they might be used to. So, we looked at the Women Peace and Security Index to find […]
Canada is a popular choice for international students, with over 600,000 people travelling there to study every year. In the last decade, the international student population has tripled, and it was recently ranked the best country in the world. With such a huge range of courses and universities, combined with a society that warmly welcomes […]
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Many associate train travel with discomfort, heat and the weekly commute. However, when it comes to seeing the world by train, there is an old-fashioned appeal that cannot be matched by flying or driving. More often than not, you get to clap your eyes on some of the most hidden locations in the world from […]
Canada is a beautiful location to travel to, with a long coastline, amazing cities, wonderful wilderness and diverse culture, it is a wonderful destination to travel, live and study in. The exploring opportunities in Canada are endless, with experiences on the ski slopes to the beautiful countryside, Canada is a must-see location. Not only is […]
Last year we gave you a rundown of the best cities to live in and this year we’re back to update you on the movements for 2019. According to Mercer’s ‘Quality of Living Ranking’ for 2019 Vienna has topped the chart for the 10th year running. Every year Mercer evaluates a variety of different factors […]
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 […]
The Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank, release their global Prosperity Index annually. The survey ranks the most 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. Ranking in 8th place […]
Although undeniably unique experiences, safaris in South Africa or kangaroo spotting in the Outback are pretty well known. Even if you haven’t jetted abroad to experience the wonder for yourself, depictions on TV and in magazines give you a pretty good idea of how amazing it is. However, did you know that there are locations […]
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Canada welcomes around 130,000 international students into its universities every year. The country is championed for it’s high-quality educational offering and some of the most popular schools include University of Toronto, Athabasca University, University of British Colombia and Simon Fraser University. Do You Need a Canadian Student Visa? You do not need to apply for […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Before you discover the best cities in the world to live in, how about learning about the 10 best countries in the world for expats? We took countries from Internation’s Expat Insider survey and pitted them against one another, ranking them for cost of living, climate, employment, education, health and happiness to find out which […]
Many moons ago we reported on the best countries in Europe to be self-employed. Whilst this still stands, we wanted to open the door to the rest of the world and see what other global destinations have to offer freelancers with the urge to head abroad. In the past few years, there has been an […]
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Whilst you may not be fortunate enough to jet off to one of these far-flung destinations so close to Christmas, there may be one on your doorstep that you simply didn’t know about. Christmas markets have risen in popularity over the years and have been known to make the Scrooges of the world feel even […]
Unless you are being relocated to a specific country by an employer, the world really is your oyster. However, many potential expats focus on which country has the best weather, career opportunities, or low living costs and high salaries. What many forget to consider, though, is how safe a country is. Understandably, no right-minded individual […]
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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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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 […]