You won’t want to miss a thing on your trip to New Zealand. There’s so much to see and do, and so many unique encounters to find all across the country. We’ve put together this nine-day itinerary for the South Island, helping you to find all the must-see places and experiences over just nine days. […]
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The Friendliest Countries for Females
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 […]
The World’s 10 Best Cities to Live in 2019
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 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 […]
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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An Expat Student Guide to New Zealand Visas
New Zealand is in many ways is a home from home for British expat students. The educational system is the same as the UK and, of course, it’s an English speaking country, making it relatively easy to settle in quickly. However, that’s pretty much where the similarities end. Yes, it is also an island (well […]
Expat Safety Tips: What to Do During a Volcanic Eruption
There are around 1,500 potentially active volcanoes around the world, many of which are on the ocean floor. The most active region in the world is the Ring of Fire; a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is responsible for 81% of the largest earthquakes recorded and 22 […]
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The World’s 10 Best Cities to Live In 2018
[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 […]
The 10 Best Countries in the World for Career Women
2018 marks 100 years since women in the UK were given the right to vote. Despite equality efforts worldwide since the years of the Suffragettes there are countries where women are still struggling in a patriarchal society. For example, it was only in September of last year that women in Saudi Arabia were permitted to […]
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The Best Countries in the World for Freelancers
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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The 10 Safest Countries in the World for Expats
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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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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Where is the Happiest Place in the World for Expats?
Some of us find happiness in the simplest things. The smell of freshly cut grass. Indulging in your favourite meal. For others, it is our family, or money, that brings us glee. Living a happy life is different for everybody, but are there some countries where are you most likely to experience it? InterNation’s Expat […]
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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 […]