Expat Tips Archives - Page 34 of 40

7 Inspirational Expatriate Entrepreneurs

The move to a new country can often signify time for a change. Many expatriates find that they are inspired and motivated by their new surroundings in a way they never anticipated, and it is not unusual to hear of expatriate entrepreneurs who have le...

9 US Expat Tax Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

The final date of June 15th for the US tax return is fast approaching and if you have yet to complete all the required documentation then now is the time. Here’s some of the common pitfalls associated with expat tax returns and how you can avoid...

5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Abroad

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL or TESOL), can offer a real opportunity to break away from a mundane routine at home and explore life overseas as an expatriate. Working abroad in this capacity can offer you an opportunity to travel the w...

7 Questions You Should Ask Before Taking Your Dog Abroad

The decision to ship your animal thousands of miles from their home to a new, foreign country should never be taken lightly. You are dealing with a living creature that has just as much right to a healthy and happy life that you have and, no matter h...

A Guide to Expatriate ‘Syndromes’

Opting to live life overseas away from your friends and family can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Some people move abroad and never look back, enjoying every minute of the exciting adventures that an expat life can bring. Others struggle to...

27 Tips For First Time Expats

When it comes to getting advice on moving overseas who better to ask than the expats themselves? This week we approached 27 expatriates and asked them to share their top tips for making a move abroad successful. We asked: What's the best piece of ...

5 Reasons Why Raising Children Overseas is a Great Idea

Many parents agonize for weeks over whether a move overseas will be the right thing for their children. Reports of expatriate children going off the rails and struggling to settle in to life abroad can be extremely off putting and many parents worry ...

India on a Shoestring? Ask The Expats

If you’ve read one travel guide about India, you’ve probably read them all. However, sometimes it's best to turn to people who actually live in a location and know it inside out. Our Expat Info Desk writers are true experts on what India has to o...

The Top Eight Expat Concerns According to HSBC

HSBC’s Expat Explorer research provides great insights into life overseas as an expat. Based on a survey of 4,100 expats living throughout the world during the months of April and June 2010, the research reveals a great deal about the practical and...