Although the family pet quickly becomes a member of the family, when planning to relocate you must ask yourself a few questions before assuming Fido can make the move with you. Here are 5 questions to ask before moving your pet abroad: Can they physically handle it? Pets who aren’t in the best shape perhaps […]
How Expats Can Spend More Time With Their Children
More than half of all expat parents in the UAE spend less than one hour each day with their children, according to TheNational. Fifty-nine percent of these parents say the lack of family time with children is due to long working hours and commutes but television and internet also play a part. Only 5 percent […]
The 2013 HSBC Expat Survey Results Are In
The HSBC Expat Explorer survey is the largest global expat survey of its kind – with over 7,000 expats contributing to topics like finance, culture, feeling welcome, healthcare and raising children. The 2013 survey results are in meaning we now have the latest information and feedback on what other expats have to say about the […]
Places You Can Travel Without a Visa
Obtaining a visa for international travel can take weeks at the best. If you are a US citizen looking to travel outside the US without having to go through the hassle of obtaining a visa, you have multiple options available. Last year American citizens and nationals were able to travel without a visa to 166 […]
How to Become a Permanent Resident of Belize
If you will be relocating to Belize and want to become a permanent resident, the process can be quite a challenge, but also rewarding in the end. A few of the benefits that you will be able to enjoy as a Belize permanent resident include the traveling in and out of the country with ease, voting in […]
Having Children Abroad
If you have the goal to both become an expatriate in a new culture and to have children, it doesn’t mean you need to pick one or the other. Sometimes the combination of these may seem scary, especially if the quality of maternity care or child satisfaction in the new culture is unknown. Don’t let […]
Number of Expats in the Philippines is Increasing
In 2011 more than 3.5 million foreigners, both visitors and expatriates entered the Philippines according to the Bureau of Immigration. This number is almost four percent higher than in the previous year, meaning the number of expats in the Philippines is increasing. The Philippines is becoming a popular destination for individuals looking to relocate to […]
Natural Disaster Benefit
With weather patterns changing, this time of year always brings up the topic of natural disasters and how to avoid them. Between floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes, Mother Nature can be unpredictable meaning natural disasters can occur anywhere with little to no warning beforehand. Travelers who have a trip coming up soon will want to consider […]