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Top 5 things expats should know about the COVID-19 Coronavirus

January 23, 2020/in Current Events, Expat Health, Expat Tips /by Nantanaa Mutharasu

What Should Expats Know About The COVID-19 Coronavirus?

The recent outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus has raised concerns amongst the local and expatriate population in China, and globally. It is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation, and reports are pouring in. Here are the top 5 things expatriates and global citizens should know about the emerging virus and the resulting public health threat. It includes a short description, how to recognize it, how to keep yourself healthy, treatment, and much more. The World Health Organization has provided a new official name for the illness caused by the new coronavirus: COVID-19 Read more

Best Health Insurance Coverage for Expats Living in China

December 22, 2019/in Country Information, Expat Health /by David Tompkins

What Are the Healthcare Coverage Options for Expats Living in China? China is a very popular choice for expatriates who more often than not are moving there for work and to pursue excellent career opportunities. It has been reported that there are just under a million expats living in China, most of whom are living […]

Top 10 Safety and Security Tips for Expats Living Abroad

November 8, 2019/in Expat Health, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Learn About Staying Safe While Living Abroad – Top 10 Safety and Security Tips

As we all know, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This adage applies to expats. Moving to a new country can be exciting as well as challenging; however, taking the necessary steps can keep you safe from various risks associated with expatriate life. You don’t have to compromise on your safety when you pack your baggage to move to your desired destination. Remember that feeling secure is one thing that you will have to work on initially, no matter where you plan to relocate. It doesn’t mean that you will have to live in fear as an expatriate. Get armed with all safety and security tips for Expats given below and make your stay in your new abode all the more fascinating and blissful. Read more

8 Ways for Expats to Avoid and Prepare the Flu Season

October 8, 2019/in Expat Health, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Learn how expats can prepare for the flu season

Millions of cases of influenza (or flu) are recorded every year in the United States alone according to the CDC Flue page. What makes the flu virus so scary is that it can even infect those who have already received vaccination for it. The virus can lead to pneumonia, or some other bacterial infection, which can even turn fatal. Influenza is an acute infection of the upper airway caused by an influenza A or B virus. Some of the common symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, headaches, fatigue and more. Check with your doctor if you have the flu.

Top 5 Global Health Insurance Tips for Expat Families

September 28, 2019/in Expat Health /by David Tompkins

Five Global Health Insurance Tips for Expat Families Living Abroad

Moving abroad with your family is a great experience and also quite daunting. In this article, we will discuss the top five considerations for purchasing global health insurance while living abroad as an expat family. It is obvious that protecting your family’s health is critical for expat parents – obtaining vaccinations, making sure that your kids get annual checkups, washing hands and other general steps to protect your health abroad. Read more

Will Your Expat Health Insurance Cover Your Vaccinations in South America

August 19, 2019/in Expat Health /by David Tompkins

Will Your Expat Health Plan Cover Your Vaccinations in South America?

South America is a continent full of adventure and indigenous cultures, beaches and jungles, etc. It is a place that many tourists and expatriates would want to share it with. But what vaccinations do you need to travel or relocate to South America? Will your health insurance cover it? Be sure to read this article for a complete list of recommended travel vaccines and health insurance coverage about these vaccines.

6 Tips For Maintaining Your Mental Health When Living Abroad

July 23, 2019/in Expat Health /by David Tompkins

Six Tips For Expatriates on Maintaining Their Mental Health While Living Abroad

Packing your bags and flying off to a foreign country to start a new life can be quite stressful at times. Leaving all the homely comforts behind can often make you feel homesick. Adjusting to a new culture where the language is a major barrier can be very difficult for everyone who is living abroad. The anxiety and stress of relocating can take a huge toll on your mental health and overall well-being.

The Top 10 Healthiest Countries to be an Expat in 2020

May 31, 2019/in Country Information, Expat Health /by David Tompkins

A guide to the top 10 healthiest countries to be an Expat

Countries all over the world offer a variety of appealing aspects that may drive expats to relocate there. In recent studies, 6 out of the ten most healthy countries to live in are in Europe. Factors for the study include life expectancy rates, tobacco use, and obesity rates. In no particular order, here are the top 10 healthiest and happiest countries to be an expat in 2020.

Thai Expat Guide to Eating and Living Healthy

May 30, 2019/in Country Information, Expat Employers, Expat Health, Expat Lifestyle, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

An Expat Guide to Living and Eating Healthy in Thailand

People need to be independent to succeed when living outside of their home countries. If an expat gets ill, they may have to rely on themselves to recover from the medical conditions. As such, expats need to be extra careful when caring for their health. We have created a Thai expat guide to eating and living healthy for expatriates overseas. One of the ways expats can care for their health is by ensuring that they lead healthy lifestyles. The list of tips to eating healthy and living healthy lifestyles for expats is extensive. Below, though, are just some of the tips expats may refer to in eating healthy and living healthy lifestyles if they are based in Thailand:

What to consider when you are relocating abroad

May 17, 2019/in Expat Employers, Expat Health, Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

Relocating abroad will almost always involve finding somewhere to live, looking for a new job, and finding schools for your children. With so many things to consider, it is often easy to overlook something as important as international health insurance. In this article, we explain what to consider when you are relocating abroad, and we will explore the international health insurance that you will want to take with you when relocating abroad.