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PhD Student Seeks International Citizens

Do you see yourself as an international citizen? If so, you may be able to assist a PhD student who is currently researching the concept of international identity. The study is designed to gain insights into the lifestyles of people who perceive them...

Expat Book Review: Emotional Resilience and The Expat Child

Emotional Resilience and the Expat Child was written by Julia Simens, a family therapist who has over 20-years experience working with mobile families. Having lived in five continents, experienced seven international moves and raised two global c...

Cost of Living: Singapore Versus Hong Kong [Infographic]

Singapore and Hong Kong frequently battle it out to attract expatriates that can assist economic growth and create world-class cities and try many ways try to outperform each other in order to stay competitive. Both are famous for their high costs of...

Where is the Happiest Place in the World to Live

Happiest Place in the World If you’re contemplating moving overseas, just how happy you will be in a given location is bound to be of importance to you. If you want to secure a life abroad that is filled with joyful content, then you should check ...

Questions Expats Should Ask Before Purchasing Overseas Property

After living abroad for an extended duration many expatriates consider purchasing property in their host country. There’s no doubt that buying a property in your host country as opposed to renting can offer increased returns as well as providing a ...

Five Reasons You May Want to Live in Hong Kong

Reasons to Live in Hong Kong If you’re thinking of moving to Hong Kong and would like to learn more about what life there is actually like, check out our expat guide to living in Hong Kong. Written by expatriates who have been there and done that...

10 Things you Should Consider When Selecting a Retirement Destination

Many people are quick to recognize that retiring overseas can offer a great opportunity to get more out of life and achieving a standard of living that is not readily on offer in their home country. However, selecting a retirement destination to ...

How Australian Visa Rules may Impact Those Looking to Work in Australia

On the 1stof July 2012 the Australian immigration department will be introducing a set of new Australian visa rules that will change the Australian skilled migrant visa application process and will impact those who are looking to work in Australia. ...

Expat Book Review: Ciao, America

Ciao, America! An Italian Discovers the U.S. is an expat tale of an Italian journalist’s experiences of life in Washington, D.C. In a Bill-Bryson style narrative, Beppe Severgnini describes how he left behind life in his native home of Lomb...

An Expatriate Guide to Starting a Business in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is one of the most important economies in the world and the country is extremely conducive to starting an expatriate enterprise. In a 2011 survey by The World Bank, the U.K. ranked as the 7thplace in the world in terms of ease of ...