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Top 10 countries with the largest number of estimated UK expats

Learn About the Countries with the Largest Number of Estimated UK expats In recent weeks The Economist newspaper called on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to improve the links it has with UK expats and help them work more with the UKTI (Britain...

What Type of Expat are You

Quite often people tend to describe expats as one homogeneous group. But are we really all the same? Most certainly not. It is only in more recent years that companies that sell expat-targeted products and services have started to realize that people...

How to Make the Most out of Expat Forums

When you first move overseas one of the most valuable resources you will come across are expat forums. Expat forums allow you to gain access to valuable information and support and they present an ideal “go to” resource where you can ask question...

The Differences Between Expatriates and Back Packers

Expatriates and Back Packers To be a backpackers you must… Have never actually worked abroad before. In fact, you may never have worked at all. Suddenly develop an obsession with ethnic clothing and tie-dyed sarongs and actually believe ...

50 Great Reasons to Become an Expat

You enjoy a challenge. You love traveling and exploring new places. You want to learn a new language and speak like a native. You have been banned from your local bar/pub and need a new place to drink on a Friday night. You enjoy gett...

7 Ways to Market Yourself When Searching For a Job Abroad

Finding a job abroad is growing increasingly difficult as a result of the global economic crisis. The majority of countries now operate policies that make it difficult for their companies to hire foreigners and the market for overseas skills seems to...

Ten Great Expat Destinations for Foodies

One of the best things about living overseas is sampling the great foods on offer. Here's our handy guide to some of the best foods that every expat should sample in their host country. Phở (Noodle soup) in Hanoi Phở (pronounced fuh) is Vietna...

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...

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...