Expat Tips

ExpatInfoDesk July 20, 2011 No Comments

What Every Expat Should Understand About Foreign Currency

One of the biggest areas that many expatriates overlook is the effect that foreign currency exchange rates can have on the quality of their lives once they have moved overseas. Currency movements can make a big difference to your earnings potential, ...

ExpatInfoDesk July 18, 2011 No Comments

5 Top Expat Dating Tips

You’ve got that long awaited job abroad and you’re living the high life in the sun… but whom do you share it with? Life as a single expat can be lonely sometimes and it’s natural that you will want someone to explore a new city or country wit...

ExpatInfoDesk July 11, 2011 No Comments

Are You Working Overseas

If you’re an expatriate living and working overseas then you have a great opportunity to be part of research into expatriate work experiences and job satisfaction rates when employed in positions abroad. If you have some time spare please do vis...

ExpatInfoDesk July 5, 2011 No Comments

6 Top Tips for Letting Your Property While Living Abroad

Letting your property while living abroad is the ideal option for many short-term expats or those who are unsure as to how their move overseas will work out. According to Ian Potter, Operations Manager at the UK’s Association of Residential Lett...

ExpatInfoDesk July 4, 2011 No Comments

Offshore Banking Account for Expats: Is it Really Necessary

According to a great deal of international banks an offshore banking account for expats is an absolute must and if they had their way no self respecting expatriate would leave home without one. This article takes a look at offshore banking accounts...

ExpatInfoDesk June 29, 2011 No Comments

Repatriating Without Tears: 5 Ways You Can Help Your Child to Deal With Reverse Culture Shock

When they first hear that they will be moving overseas many expatriate parents spend a great deal of time planning their move abroad and ensuring that every member of their family is mentally prepared for the reverse culture shock. However, while the...

ExpatInfoDesk June 28, 2011 No Comments

5 Great Modern Day Films About Expat Life

Film: The Last King of Scotland Plot: A Scottish doctor who is relocated to Uganda and after a chance meeting with Idi Armin after a minor car accident, eventually becomes the personal physician of the dictator. The film describes how the lust-fill...

ExpatInfoDesk June 24, 2011 No Comments

8 Famous British Expats Who Opted for Life Abroad

Not sure if life abroad is for you? Take a leaf out of the books of some of these famous British expatriates who took the plunge and left their homeland… for a while at least. Sean Connery Heralded as one of the best James Bond actors of all ...

ExpatInfoDesk June 20, 2011 No Comments

8 Things Every US Expat Should Research Before Moving Overseas

If you’re planning on leaving the United States to sample life overseas there’s a number of things that you should research in advance in order to ensure that you avoid some of the common pitfalls that many U.S. expatriates have fallen into. H...

ExpatInfoDesk June 16, 2011 No Comments

9 Expat Rules For Living in Asia

Thinking of moving to Asia? Here’s 9 basic rules that you should master before you go. *Disclaimer: This is proposed as a light-hearted, fun article and is not intended to offend anyone. Take pictures of food It’s accepted—no, the norm—t...