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With the introduction of tuition fees and the costs of higher education rising in the UK, more and more people are looking at their university and further education options with fresh eyes. While still in a minority, experts predict that within the next decade a significant number of UK students will be undertaking their undergraduate and postgraduate study overseas. So if you are considering studying abroad, what considerations should you bear in mind and what do you need to know in order to ... Read more

Many of us dream of making a new life abroad, for the sunshine, for the work opportunities or simply for the ability to spend more time with the family. However, suddenly finding yourself in a new country where you are unfamiliar with culture and customs and may not even speak the language can be extremely stressful. It can feel at times as though your dream is a nightmare, and if things do not go well, your health can suffer and it ... Read more

Last weekend, expats all over the world took part in a range of regal events to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years on the throne. Over in Lisbon, Portugal, the Royal British Club hosted a gala dinner to mark the Jubilee. The event took place at Hotel Palacio in Estoril and Jill Gallard, British Ambassador to Portugal, attended as a guest speaker. Ms. Gallard will also be travelling to the Algarve in order to make a number of appearances at expat ... Read more

If you are living as an expat in Sweden’s capital and largest city, Stockholm, there are plenty of things you can do on a Sunday afternoon whether it’s December or the height of the summer. Although Stockholm, with its population of less than 1 million people is not a very large capital, at least in comparison to some other capitals internationally, it is a vibrant and dynamic city that combines modernity with history. Here are our tips for spending a Sunday afternoon ... Read more

While traditional expat destinations either for professionals or those moving for a better lifestyle include Australia, the USA or Europe, countries like China and Russia are becoming increasingly popular. This is mainly due to the many economic difficulties Europe and the USA are currently experiencing. Expats outside Europe, in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Russia or Bahrain are also better off and are offered higher salaries. According to a recent survey, emerging markets are increasingly among the most common destinations for expats ... Read more