You may have landed a job abroad, and you just want to settle in a different place. Regardless, moving overseas is a significant decision. That said, you should keep these tips in mind to ensure a stress-free family move overseas: 1. Check for Repairs When settling into a new home, especially overseas,...

A new study by Audley Villages reveals the city in which people are most prepared for retirement. By looking into a variety of metrics, including retirement age, government pension initiatives and health grade of the 37 OECD countries and capital cities, the luxury retirement village developer reveals how retirement planning varies around the world. ...

More parents and children than ever before have discovered the benefits of online homeschooling. The once obligatory international school is increasingly being dropped by parents for a more modern and convenient option.  Although international schools are one option, these days online homeschooling is rapidly becoming the most popular choice. If ensuring an outstanding British education overseas...

Moving overseas with children can be stressful at the best of times, but when those children are preparing to begin their GCSE or A-Level courses, it can be even more challenging. Many expat parents are keen for their sons and daughters to attain British qualifications regardless of where in the world they are living....

Visiting Europe has long been a kind of rite of passage for Americans. It’s somewhat ironic since many Americans are descended from people who went to great lengths to leave Europe.  Still, Americans feel a kind of propriety over their ancient motherland, like they know Europe, perhaps better than the Europeans do.  Even a...

Thinking about whether the house you left behind is secured can be disconcerting. More so if you do not have plans to let your property go yet.  To ease your mind, here are six ways you can secure your home while you are away: 1. Get a home monitoring system When improving...

Learning the local language when you move abroad to work can be an essential requirement for many and a great way to help you integrate into the local community for all.  Here Speaketto set out the four pillars of language and give tips on how to learn a new language. ...

Many people who are frequent international travellers either for work, business or leisure have considered buying a house or property abroad.  Tourists and expats, in particular, are fascinated by the breathtaking landscapes, better weather, good food and relaxing garden scenery. Buying a home or a property overseas is very appealing for people who want...

While the cost of health insurance changes every year, the changes are even more dramatic as of late due to the latest COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the factors that health insurers use to calculate the price of international health insurance premiums include medical inflation, healthcare utilization, and cost of prescriptions, to name a few. ...

If you own real estate abroad or you have decided to buy a property that needs a little TLC, then you are about to embark on an exciting yet challenging adventure. Whether you are looking to sell and make a profit or you want to turn it into the vacation home you have always...

People often recognize that being multilingual is associated with career benefits, but did you know that learning languages can also enhance your cognitive health? Too often, people graduate from school and leave foreign languages behind in the classroom. Yet, there are some surprising advantages to tackling language learning later in life, too. As you...

The opportunity to move abroad is an exciting time but alongside the anticipation of a new life in a new culture there are many challenges of moving abroad.  It is important to understand what to expect so that you know how to face them. Over their lifetime, every person faces a...