Monthly Archives: July 2012

Living In South Africa: Steffi Left Her Native Germany To Become An African Entrepreneur

Steffi left behind the efficiency of Germany and had to learn new ways of working to succeed in South Africa. Learn about her journey here.

Most Expensive Cities in the World Revealed

When you are deciding on a place to move abroad, the cost of living is often one of the most important factors to consider. If you move somewhere too expensive then you may end up spending all of your time working rather than enjoying your new surroundings, which would defeat the purpose of working from abroad. Now the latest list of the world’s most expensive places to live for expats has been revealed by Mercer, providing a good snapshot of where is expensive and where is cheap to live for expats, which might help you out if you are still thinking about where to go.

The Pros and Cons of Choosing a Destination with a Large Expat Community

Expat communities are present in nearly every town and city in the world, and when you choose your new country when you decide to work abroad you will find that sometimes the expat communities are larger than others. Here are some of the pros and cons of choosing a destination which has a large and active expat community to help you to make your decision.

Living In Berlin: Carmen Arrived Here Via Lima, Toronto, Vienna and London!

Carmen began ‘living abroad’ at a young age after her family left their native Peru for Canada. Her life to date has already seen her live in 5 countries and learn to speak three languages.  Currently residing in Berlin, Carmen tells us about her life, as a truly international soul, in her own words. 

5 Benefits of Renting an Apartment for Working Abroad

When you move abroad to start working from another country, one of the most important factors to consider is the place where you will be carrying out your work. You may have a number of accommodation options when you arrive in your new country, but the best option is often to rent an apartment.