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digital nomad

How To Become A Digital Nomad And Find A Remote Job

What is a digital nomad? And could you get paid for relocating? The post-COVID work-from-anywhere culture is opening up huge opportunities for living abroad while working remotely, with some places even paying remote workers to move there. So, could being a digital nomad work for you? We look at how to find a job...

Expats’ Mental Health

Research Study: How Has COVID-19 Affected Expats’ Mental Health?

For mental health awareness week 2021, William Russell surveyed over 1,100 expatriates in five countries to reveal some worrying stats about expat mental health.  Expat Network is publishing the results here from an article originally published by William Russell. Written by Inez Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Director, William Russell The...

The Ups And Downs Of Immigrating: A South African’s Experience

Growing up in beautiful South Africa, surrounded by the sea and mountains, vineyards, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, I would never have guessed that I would choose to leave in search of expanding opportunities one day. Nevertheless, here we are, five years later with much experience to impart to those...

advisory firm for british expats in the usa

Choosing An Appropriate Advisory Firm For British Expats In The USA

Cross border USA/UK financial advisory services is a highly specialised area within the financial services industry. The point of this, brief, article is to ensure that you and the firm you are considering engaging have the knowledge, expertise, and capability to offer you a full service. Written by Mark James of...

HSBC Expat

International Banking With HSBC Expat

A smooth transition to a new host location is key to the success of an expat life. That’s why we’ve partnered with HSBC Expat, a specialist global personal banking service designed specifically for expatriates. As a bank focused on those living and working abroad, HSBC Expat offers expert banking and...

Best Places To Live For Expats

The Best Places To Live For Expats In 2021

Hot off the press, InterNations’ yearly ranking for the best places to live for expats is out! They surveyed over 12,000 expats living in 59 countries to come up with a ranking of the most expat-friendly countries. The cost of living, ease of settling in, and overall quality of life are just a few of...

Foreign Income In Spain

Are Expats Obliged To Declare Their Foreign Income In Spain?

Since 2013, the Spanish tax authority has required every person having a tax residence in Spain to declare all foreign assets using the 720 Form. The original purpose of this measure was to fight fraud and discover all hidden assets that belonged to Spanish citizens. But in practice, the obligation to submit 720 has become...

Most Expensive Cities In The World For Expats

5 Most Expensive Cities In The World For Expats In 2021

If you consider yourself to be an expat who loves to splurge and live on the finer things in life, then this article is for you. According to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2021, the most expensive cities on the planet are concentrated in the Asia Pacific region. In...

online homeschooling

Online Homeschooling vs International Schools

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...

Learning The Local Language

Moving Abroad Checklist: Learning The Local Language

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. ...

Key Trends Shaping Health Insurance Costs

What Are The Key Trends Shaping Health Insurance Costs Around The World?

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. ...

COVID Vaccine

How To Get A COVID Vaccine If You’re An Expat

If you’re an expat living and working in a foreign country, are you eligible for a coronavirus vaccine? And if not, can you return to your home country for a jab? To answer these questions, William Russell, specialists in expat insurance, take a look at some of the more successful COVID-19 vaccination programmes around...