If you’ve made the decision to become an expat, then chances are you’ve been thinking about it for a while. You’re aware that the process can be complicated, but as the millions of expats around the world will confirm, the rewards can greatly outweigh any risks. A happier life can await you in your new […]
What would it be like to move overseas and obtain residency in another country? It happens to all of us. We see a friend or family member post a picture of their vacation on some tropical island or in a quaint old city and think I want to live there. I get that a bunch this […]
Moving overseas is serious business. It involves your family, all your life’s possessions and a sizable chunk of change. Choosing to live the life of an expat is a big step to take. Here are a few of our favorite famous expats in film and what we feel their choice of country says about them. […]
One of the best parts about being an expat is the opportunity to explore a new part of the world. Sharon and I have spent a lot of time seeing the different parts of Australia and over the holidays we spent 2 weeks visiting New Zealand. Since we’re just getting back to reality after our […]
We’re always happy to welcome guest posts from other expats or websites serving expats. Today Expat Hub digs into some of the data from the HSBC Expat Navigator survey. This identifies the top places to live and work as an expat…. The top places to live and work as an expat Choosing where to emigrate […]
There’s an interesting discussion thread on a LinkedIn forum for expats. It asks who is under more pressure when moving abroad: the working expat or the trailing spouse. Various commenters have argued for one or the other. We feel there is a bigger issue at hand: should you write off your first 6 months as […]
Moving to a new city, let alone a new country, can be extremely disorienting. New culture, new neighborhoods, new street names, new restaurants. Whenever I move somewhere new, I like to go for long runs exploring the area. It helps me get a feel for the different areas and mentally map where things are and […]
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming. To help you hit the ground running, we’re starting a blog series called the “Expat Toolkit”. Each post will focus on an aspect of expat life and recommend a number of resources to help. Our inaugural post touches on something high up the list for everyone: meeting new […]
“Do you want to live and work in Australia?” That was the message waiting for me before I shut down my computer one night at home. I knew the answer was “Yes” before I even rationalized it to myself but it wasn’t until my wife vocalized it that I knew it was a sure thing. […]