After a long winter period, the weather starts to heat up in many parts of the world. As expats around the world prepare for summer and as travel restrictions ease and families plan to enjoy some fun in the sun the heat can be a problem as well as a pleasure. Here are some...

There were two major unexpected outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic in the real estate industry in Australia: the intense rise in property values and the increasing cost of new home builds.  Thanks to various factors (including disruptions to global supply chains), the cost of seeing an empty lot transform into a new home is...

Fitness is important for everyone and that includes expats who need to ensure that they can fit a personal fitness routine into their new lifestyle in a new environment. It is easy to allow things to slip in a new life but here are some tips on how to craft the perfect routine. ...

Deciding to up sticks and move to another country isn’t a decision that many people take lightly. The prospect of leaving friends and family behind gives us food for thought and is typically the deciding factor between going or staying. How do you stay connected to home when moving abroad? Given...

Planning to start a new chapter? Are you taking your pet with you? Do you know the laws related to moving abroad with pets? Well, now is the right time to find out, especially if it involves any furry companions you might bring with you, be that overseas or offshore. ...

There are many reasons that people want to quit smoking. Many people quit because of the associated health risks. Others want to quit spending money on cigarettes. Some don’t want to deal with the stigma or the social inconvenience involved with smoking. Whatever your reason is, quitting can be difficult. Expats face all the normal...

You are ready to embark on a new adventure by relocating your life to a new country. There are many things you need to have in place to do this including keeping in contact with your employer. There is technology available that can make it feel like you are in the office even though...

Everyone should find ways to protect their personal information online. This is especially true for expats and others who are living abroad. Here are six tools expats can use to protect themselves against identity theft. 1. Education While it’s not as high tech as other common identity theft protection tools,...

If you have ever dreamed of studying abroad, now is the time to take action. Studying in a foreign country can be an amazing experience that will open your eyes to new cultures and ways of thinking. This article will outline the steps that you need to take to make your dream a reality....

Expat life is exciting as it provides you with plenty of adventures and exploration opportunities. Numerous gates of quality life and success welcome you warmly. However, at the same time, you encounter several unexpected difficulties – your health and wellbeing go sideline. While indulging yourself in adopting new cultures, finding a job, and sustaining...

. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced today that Australia’s international borders will re-open on 21 February 2022 for fully vaccinated travellers almost two years after they closed due to COVID-19. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 7 February, 2022 State and Territory based caps on international arrivals and quarantine arrangements will remain in place...

No matter how minor your health problems are, they can obstruct or even overwhelm other aspects of your life. Even simple health conditions like aches, pains, fatigue, and indigestion can have a negative impact on your happiness and stress levels. One option for increasing your capacity to manage stress and feel better is to...