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5 Reasons Why Expat Life May NOT be for You

Here at Expat Info Desk we love living overseas and the majority of our expat guide writers have had the most amazing time sampling life away from their home country. However, expat life isn’t for everyone and while the majority of people who do be...

Money Management :: Your money and the cost of living

HSBC Expat As an expat, or even as a potential expat, you'll know that along with all the other things you have to think about when you're setting up in a different country, the impact of a change in the cost of living can make a big difference. Cli...

Guest Post: Buying a Car as An Expatriate

As an expat living abroad, or even if you're working overseas on a temporary basis, buying a car can be a difficult issue at times. However, provided you are armed with the correct information before making a purchase, it needn't be such a daunti...

7 Inspirational Quotations for Expatriates

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Money Management :: Tax – a practical guide

HSBC Expat Tax is never far from the minds of most expats, making it an essential part of money management. Along with a sunny climate and a good quality of life, the benefit of paying less tax on earnings (or even no tax, in the case of countries s...

Thinking of Living in Thailand? Don’t Miss the Living in Bangkok 2011 Event

If you are a new arrival in Bangkok or considering relocating to the land of smiles then you shouldn’t miss the Living in Bangkok 2011 event, which will take place this Saturday, 10th September. The event, which is now in its thirteenth year, f...

5 Activities That Can Make Moving Overseas Fun for Young Kids

The way in which children react to news of an impending move abroad very much depends upon their age; some children will perceive it as an adventure of a lifetime, while others may be concerned that they are leaving behind their social groups and may...

7 Tips on How Expats Can Prepare for Emergency Situations

A tsunami in Japan, hurricanes in the United States, earthquakes in New Zealand and devastating fires in Australia, if there’s one thing that expats should have learned over the past year, it’s that you should always be prepared for the fact that...

8 iPhone Apps for Expats Living in Tokyo

iPhone applications for expatriates living in Tokyo and Japan can be lifesavers for those who have very little local knowledge and lack Japanese language skills. If you're looking to find your way around, locate an ideal restaurant for dinner or lear...

The Five Cheapest Countries in the World in Which to Live

We regularly look at the most expensive cities and countries in the world in terms of cost of living, but where on this planet can expatriates live at a low cost? In this article we take a look at the five cheapest countries in the world in terms of ...