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Country Information, Expat Health, Expat Lifestyle

Expat Tokyo – Why you need international health insurance?

Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. It is also known as one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. As being the center of the Greater Tokyo area, Tokyo has many museums, festivals, fresh seafood market, fashion style costumes and cosplay. It is also Japan’s largest international center for tourism. Expatriates moving to Tokyo will find the city foreigner-friendly.

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August 18, 2018
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Country Information, Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

10 Great reasons to become an expat in the Caribbean

Beach

Located on the east coast of Central America, the Caribbean has 17 dependent territories. Though small in total size, the Caribbean has a favorable tropical climate, a mixture of culture with different influences such as French, Spanish, and English, as well as beautiful beaches that make this region a natural choice for expatriates to live, work and retire.

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August 14, 2018
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, international health insurance

Hiring the right expat employee

Expat Entrepreneur

Nowadays, more and more people are planning their career overseas. As many organizations have gone global, the good news is that employers are looking for expat employees all around the world. In this article, we will discuss how to hire the right expat employee.

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August 12, 2018
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

The Top 5 Countries for Raising Expat Children

teach English in Asia

Are you planning to move abroad with your family? According to a recent survey report, the top 5 best countries to raising expat children are Switzerland, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan. The rankings are based on various factors such as quality of life, political influence, business friendliness, cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, and ease of obtaining citizenship. In this article, we will introduce these top 5 countries for raising expat children abroad.

Here is the list of Top 5 Countries for Raising Expat Children:

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August 7, 2018
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

Top 5 most livable cities in the world for expatriates

Vancouver

In many surveys of the quality of living over the years, there are five that are often viewed top global cities for expats and locals alike. There are many factors taken into account when considering a top city for expats: drinkable water, electricity, transportation, housing, safety, pollution levels, city infrastructure and much more. They are all important considerations when determining the allowance for expatriate workers in expat assignment and creating an effective relocation policy for organizations.

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June 2, 2018
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

Expat tip: Learn the local language for smoother transitions!

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Learning the local language is crucial for expatriates on overseas assignments – Language Tips for Expats

According to a recent survey that was carried out by Rosetta Stone, approximately three-fifths of global mobility experts believe that learning the foreign language is crucial to a successful expat assignment. Indeed, if an expat employee can communicate with the local business team and partners, then it definitely helps when building the bridge between local business leaders, expats, and the head office. In this article, we will discuss how expats can make learning their host country’s language easier.

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May 26, 2018
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

5 Tips for expats to live like a local when moving abroad

becoming an expatriate

In this article, you will learn about how expatriates can adjust to their new county by learning about the local culture, making friends and adapting to their new surroundings. We have put together five tips for expatriates who want to learn how to live abroad like the locals.

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May 7, 2018
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7 Reasons to Become an Expat in Vietnam

Healthcare in Vietnam

Vietnam is the eighth-most populous Asian country and is located in Southeast Asia, bordering China, Cambodia, and Laos. Tourism in Vietnam is a significant component of its vibrant economy. According to reports, the number of international visitors has increased from 7 million to 10 million in 2016. Moreover, tourist arrivals in Vietnam have continued to rise in 2017. For expats, Vietnam has become a popular expat destination in Asia. In this article, we will discuss the top 7 reasons to become an expat in Vietnam.

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November 15, 2017
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

How expats can work from home – 5 tips for expatriates living abroad

Working Abroad

The idea of working from home can be exciting. And many expatriates will decide to work from home while living and travelling abroad. This is especially important for expat spouses who are living with their partner who is employed but are unable to work in the new country for a variety of reasons, such as work visa issues. However, there are many inherent concerns and challenges to working from home. In this article, we will discuss five tips for expats who decide to work from home while living overseas.

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September 29, 2017
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Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

Six social media platforms for expatriates living abroad

Social Media

If you are an expatriate living abroad these days, it is important to keep in touch with family and friends both online and offline. Many expats turn to social media platforms as a great way to interact with their fellow expatriates and share their experiences online. There are many social media platforms in Asia, Africa, North America, Europe and around the world that expatriates will utilize.

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September 27, 2017
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