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The Cheapest Countries To Be An Expat

July 22, 2011 General

As more and more people look to move overseas to begin live and work abroad the hunt for the cheapest countries to be an expat continues. However, there are many different aspects to take into account when looking for the “cheapest countries” and indeed it is not as straightforward as you might assume. In simple [...]

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How To Expatriate Your Pets

July 20, 2011 General

Over the last few years we have seen more and more expats looking to take their pets with them which on the surface sounds fairly complicated but in reality there are a number of guidelines to stick to but the process is actually fairly straightforward. If you have ever thought about how to expatriate your [...]

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Young people most likely to want to move abroad, poll shows

July 18, 2011 Moving

People’s desire to move to a foreign country is strongly related to their age with more than one in five aged 15 to 24 year olds, saying it is a dream they want to fulfill, according to a new poll. This desire declines sharply after age 25, about the time that many people start to [...]

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Women suffer stress when they move abroad, study shows

March 16, 2011 Moving

Women who become expats because their husbands’ job takes them abroad often suffer stress with the move and having children helps them to integrate, according to a study. Different factors influenced what women viewed as stressful and what affected how they adjust to their new country, the report from the US based Interchange Institute shows.

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Expats and travellers warned against imaginative ways to protect their property

July 27, 2010 Moving

Expats, holidaymakers and travellers staying away from their homes for long periods of time are increasingly taking to hiding their valuables in the fight against prospective burglars. They even take some rather unusual steps such as sewing jewellery into curtains and making their front doors scruffy in an attempt to disguise the true value of [...]

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Iceland wants to tempt expats with low costs and in particular the British

February 24, 2010 Articles

Iceland has hardly come out of the global economic crisis smelling of roses but now the country’s tourist board is trying to attract expats. The weakness of Iceland’s currency makes it an attractive destination for tourists and expats, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board.

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Facts About E-Visas

August 4, 2009 Moving

What are the Two Types of E-Visas? There are two types of E-Visas, namely the E1- Treaty Trader Visa and the E2-Treaty Investor Visa. The E1-Treaty Trader Visa allows an individual to enter the United States for the purpose of “furthering substantial trade that is international in scope.”  On the other hand, the E2-Treaty Investor [...]

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Why the British Are Moving Abroad

August 4, 2009 Moving

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2005 has indicated that nearly 13 million British nationals living overseas. British people also make at least 65 million overseas trips a year and many of these trips are preparatory plans to emigrate.

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Moving To The USA

August 4, 2009 Moving

As well as being the economic powerhouse of the world, the USA offers an unrivalled mix of cultures, religions and employment opportunities.  The tourist market is also enormous, with every tourist attraction you would ever wish to see! The terrain is by far the most varied in the world, with glacial plains and deserts, high [...]

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Moving To Spain

August 4, 2009 Moving

Spain has quickly become one of the hot spots of Europe, with regards to the place of rest for many foreign nationals. According to Wikipedia in 2009, since the dawn of time, because of its crossroads location, Spain has integrated many early civilizations and was further enriched by its colonial activities.  This has resulted in [...]

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Moving To Portugal

August 4, 2009 Moving

Portugal is most definitely a country that is on the upswing, with the population growing and an economy primed for great success.  While there are large areas of the country dedicated to tourism and holiday revelers, there are climactic differences between the north and southern ends of the nation that have been developed specifically for [...]

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Moving To New Zealand

August 4, 2009 Moving

New Zealand is a country that is often overlooked, with some even believing that it is part of Australia! While there is a very close relationship between Australia and New Zealand, this country has its own very active and very vibrant culture, economy and communities of Expats living in New Zealand. The country is split [...]

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Moving To Italy

August 4, 2009 Moving

Italy was one of the founding members of the European Union and is heavily involved in the expansion and development of the Union.  The country itself is renowned for its exquisite architecture, and is a popular country for romantic breaks.  The climate and terrains of Italy are one of he most varied in Europe with [...]

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