Expat Lifestyle Tips & Advice

Hong Kong is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its return to China

July 1, 2017, is the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China after many years under UK rule. President Xi Jinping is visiting Hong Kong for the 20th return anniversary. After around 100 years as a British colony region, Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997 under the “One Country, Two Systems” agreement. Hong Kong is known for its advanced healthcare system, excellent transit system and an active nightlife. It is a popular destination for expats from around the world, and many coming from western countries find it relatively easy to adapt.

June 30, 2017

Expat Lifestyle

Digital nomad career options while living abroad as an expat

Freelancer on a computer drinking coffee working remotely

Digital nomads are often referred to as people who earn income remotely and mostly online, rather than from a permanent physical office. Today, digital nomads can be found in many industries such as writing, IT, media, tutoring, medical service, blogging, consulting and more. For expatriates living and traveling abroad, the flexibility and freedom of a digital nomad is the ultimate global lifestyle. In this article, we will discuss why expats are becoming digital nomads along with the careers that are ideal for this exciting lifestyle.

June 27, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

5 expats tips to stay healthy and fit while working and living abroad

Tips to stay healthy and fit while Living Abroad

For many expatriates, working and living abroad opens the doors to new adventures and challenges. However, it is imperative to stay healthy and fit while experiencing your new expat assignment. There are many potential health risks that you will want to avoid, especially in some third world countries. In this article, we will discuss 5 tips to stay healthy and fit while living abroad in a new country.

May 25, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

The impact of noncommunicable chronic diseases for expats

How the Global Impact of Chronic Conditions is Impacting Expatriates

Recently, Cigna has released a study on the global epidemic of noncommunicable chronic diseases and held a seminar for their brokers and clients. The study examined the situation of noncommunicable chronic diseases around the world and provided excellent suggestions for prevention. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a noncommunicable chronic disease is characterized by a long duration and generally slow progression.

May 16, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

The benefits of taking an expat mining job in Africa

Expat Mining Job in Africa – A Great Opportunity

In the past 10 or 20 years, there has been a mining boom in Africa as more and more global mining firms have been searching for minerals and setting up producing mines, mostly in very remote regions of the continent. As companies have increased exploration, especially in Central Africa, they have had to recruit expatriate talent from around the world to fill vital management and executive functions at mine exploration and development sites.

May 11, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, international health insurance

How to obtain health insurance when teaching abroad?

Teaching overseas is an exciting and rewarding journey for expat teachers around the world. There are many opportunities to teach English and other subjects in both public and private schools abroad. Many younger teachers will gain valuable work experience that will help their career when they come back to their home country. More experienced teachers may choose to work abroad to experience life elsewhere, especially in a more exotic country.

April 19, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

The Importance of Vacation Insurance for Expatriates

Some expats who live abroad will be covered by their employer expat health plans or by the local government health system. Unfortunately, such plans probably will not include medical treatment or evacuation coverage when traveling outside their new home country. Everyone knows that medical emergencies can occur while traveling and are almost always unexpected events.

February 20, 2017

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

Tips on becoming an expat entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, can you imagine living abroad as an expat while running your business successfully? Starting a business is not easy, especially if you’re running one overseas. In this article, we will share a few tips on how to run a business while living as an expat before you decide to depart.

December 3, 2016

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips

Six Tips for Finding Quality Expat Child Care

For many expat families, moving abroad with children can be very challenging. More importantly, choosing quality child care in a destination country is another difficult decision. As parents, you want to make sure the child care has a safe, happy environment that supports both the intellectual and emotional development of your expat child.

May 9, 2016

Expat Lifestyle, Expat Safety, Expat Tips

Road accidents are major cause of medical claim for expats

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently noted that there were approximately 1.19 million deaths on the world’s roads in 2023. Traveling on the roads of the country you live in is a critical component of an expat assignment or business trip. It is a good idea to investigate and understand the risk factors and, if possible, take steps to protect your safety.

November 5, 2015