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3 Things That Expats Overlook When Negotiating Their Contracts

1) The type of contract on offer. One major area that many expats overlook their expat contract negotiation is the type of contract they will ultimately be bound by; a local contract or international contract. The type of contract should have a major...

10 Things Expats in India Should NEVER Do

Expats in India If you are planning to live in India or you are already living there, we have put together 10 things that expats in India should not do. We hope that by hearing to these cultural rules, this may help you enjoy your time in this beaut...

10 Things Expats in China Should NEVER Do

A Review of Cultural Rules for International Citizens Living in China China is a very popular destination for expatriates around the globe. We have tried to put together 10 things that expatriates should avoid and not do when living in this great ...

Happy Christmas From The Expat Info Desk

It’s that time of year again, my how time flies! As expatriates all over the world prepare to fly home for a Christmas reunion with their loved ones, or sample the delights of a local Christmas in their host country, we would like to take this oppo...

5 Expat Types You May Meet When Living Overseas

Many people believe that expats and global citizens are the same the world over. Is there really a typical expat type? In this article we take a lighthearted look at some of the expat types you may bump into when living overseas. The article is in...

7 Fantastic Reasons Why You Should Pack up and Relocate Overseas

If you are considering international relocation but seem to be able to formulate more reasons why you should stay at home than why you should move overseas, then let us step in and provide you with some reasons why moving abroad may be the best thi...

6 Personality Traits of a Happy Expat

Earlier this year The Economist Intelligent Unit issued a special report on expatriate life entitled, Up and Out. Next Moves for the Modern Expatriate. In the report they looked at expatriate personality types and questioned, “What makes a success...

Special Report: International Cost of Living Comparisons Explained

One major concern of many expats when they are planning a move overseas is international cost of living, and how the costs they can expect to face in their host destination will differ from those they currently experience in their home country. In th...

Expatriate Insurance: International Health Insurance & Expat Life Insurance

Expatriate insurance is not always top of everyone’s list when it comes to planning a move overseas. During the initial stages of a move, abroad many expats focus their attention on the exciting elements of moving overseas, such as where they will...