Spending Christmas Abroad for the First Time? Your first Christmas abroad can be exciting, even exhilarating. It’s a time to make new traditions, try new foods, and see your new home in a brand new way. But there are also moments of loneliness, even homesickness. Perhaps more than ever you really feel just how far […]
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Travel Safety Tips Every US Citizen Should Know
Whether you’re a US citizen traveling on vacation or to relocate permanently- you know that it’s important to make sure your safety is not the last item on your checklist. Here is a list of travel safety tips every US citizen should know. Make sure you take full advantage of the free travel resources the […]
Why Expats Love Singapore
An Overview of Singapore for Expatriates Singapore: a country that has a lot of history but is full of modern luxuries. From shopping to nightlife to being the world’s greatest Grand Prix host- it offers appeal to even the most diverse crowds. It’s no mystery why Singapore ranked second in the HSBC Expat Explorer Survey! […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Moving Your Pet Abroad
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Expats Move to China
Why China is a Great Country for Expatriates The United States, along with many Western nations, have struggled through the economic decline with high unemployment, although it has improved in the last 5 years. The United States currently has an unemployment rate of 4.9 %, Greece has an unemployment rate of 23.5%, the United Kingdom […]
Pros and Cons: Aisle Versus Window Seat
Do You Prefer a Window or an Aisle Seat? I am writing you today as I just arrived in my destination country. As excited as I was, the plane ride was about 24 hours. Since this was my first trip on an airplane, I was unable to decide between the aisle or window seat. I […]