The pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives, but how will COVID-19 change world travel?  Costs will increase – what are the drivers of this? Covid-19 stealthily sneaked into the world like a bomb, it killed millions of people, and more people were infected. The virus suddenly became...

If there’s one thing we can learn from 2020, it’s that we shouldn’t take our health for granted. With the ongoing pandemic, increasing chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, health insurance has turned into a necessity. Securing private health insurance ensures you’ll have the right financial support when you really need it. However, many people...

A new study has looked at the factors that are relevant to expats planning to move abroad to identify the best and worst cities for people to move to.  Here we look at the best and the worst according to the study. With travel restrictions in place for most of the past year, the majority...

In this age of uncertainty, many worry about international travel. What if they are stuck overseas during a pandemic? Here is what you should do if so. Keep Up With Travel News Keeping up with travel news is key to your own personal safety. There are a lot of details during a pandemic. Rules...

Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term.  Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel...

According to a survey by Aetna International into their experiences during lockdown expats are actively taking control of their physical health while they struggle with their mental health.  63.6% of expats admit that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health and more than half of them would rather live in their home country during...

With more employees currently working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, workers are now more reliant on technology than ever before according to a recent report. The report explores how the use of technology was impacting employee well-being before the pandemic began and reveals how we can make adjustments to our relationship with digital...

Every year, thousands of Brits move abroad to seek a better life, better opportunities or simply to experience new cultures. In fact, it’s estimated that between 1 and 2.2 million currently live in the EU, and many hundreds of thousands live further afield in countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Written exclusively for Expat...

Moving is actually one of the most stressful life events, together with going through a breakup or losing a loved one. As if relocating wasn’t difficult enough, you now have the added stress of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve managed to get the green light to make the move, despite travel restrictions and lockdowns, then...

It’s challenging to keep you and your family healthy in the home during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you still have to commute to work every day. That is why you should count it as a privilege if your bosses allow you to work from home. Working from home minimizes your chances of getting into...

Just one month after the UK government effectively put large parts of the UK property market into a form of hibernation, evidence is emerging that many specialist UK expat mortgage lenders are finding ingenious ways of keeping expat house purchases moving and delivering completions. Written for Expat Network by Guy Stephenson of Offshoreonline With much...

Moving overseas with family is stressful, we all know that. Add in obstacles from a global pandemic and matters become even more complicated. For those who are still looking to make an international move soon, especially with children, the route is looking rough. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Stephen Spriggs of William Clarence Education. ...