Expat Tips Archives - Page 36 of 40

Six Top Tips for Repatriating in a Stress Free Manner

In the same way that millions of people pack their bags for a move overseas on an annual basis, many expats decide that the time has come for them to return to their homelands. Whatever your reasons for choosing to go home and repatriate in your h...

10 Great Expatriate Books you Should Read Today

If you’re considering relocating and are looking for insights into what life abroad is really like, or are already living overseas and are seeking to learn from other people’s experiences of settling into life in a strange country then this is ...

8 Apps Every Expat Should Have

Update: This article originally featured 8 apps we think you should all have, we've since updated it to make it a bit more platform independent. Please note that not all apps are free and some might require an internet connection to work properly. ...

9 Top Tips for Surviving a Long Distance Relationship

Quite often international relocation can mean living apart from a loved one for any given period of time. Although this may not be the ideal scenario it is something that many expats face. If you’re contemplating, or are involved in, a long di...

5 Things you Should Consider Before Accepting a Job Abroad

In today’s global economy more and more people are being offered an opportunity to work abroad, be it through an internal move with their existing company or through an overseas position that you find yourself. For many, the opportunity to work ...

7 Top Tips for Dealing With the Stresses of Moving Overseas

Yesterday we published details of research findings that indicate moving abroad can be as stressful as having your first child. Today we present 7 top tips for dealing with the stresses of moving overseas and enjoying your new life abroad. 1) Tal...

Gong Xi Fa Cai: An Expat’s Guide to Chinese New Years Traditions

If you're an expat living in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan or any other predominantly Chinese area you may find this time of year somewhat confusing. Should you give red envelopes, who to and why? Why is everyone worshipping a rabbit? Why were ...

5 Top Tips for Finding Employment Overseas

Finding employment overseas can be a tremendous challenge. Many people dream of experiencing life abroad but never do find the job that they aspire to. However, just because something is difficult does not mean it is impossible and, providing you h...

International Relocation: 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Selecting a Shipping Agent

Selecting a shipping agent can be a time-consuming process but it is one that should never be undertaken lightly. You will trust a company with some of your most treasured belongings and you should therefore never be tempted to cut any corners. T...

5 Great Ways Trailing Spouses Can Earn Their Keep

There’s no end of coverage on trailing spouse syndrome and the potentially damaging emotional effects that can occur when an individual relocates to new country so that their partner can pursue their own career and interests. However, a life damned...