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4 Million Britons Are NOT Repatriating – We Hate Scaremongering Headlines

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice

Thu, March 18, 2010 - 7:57 am EET

According to a leading British tabloid newspaper, 70% of the millions of Britons living abroad are returning home because they can no longer afford to live abroad because of the weak pound – we prove the headline and the article to be a pile of junk!…

Can You Afford to Go Abroad Uninsured?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Wed, March 17, 2010 - 8:10 am EET

We take a look at whether much hyped expat health, life and travel insurance policies etc., are worth the money or whether you can afford to go abroad uninsured and save yourself a lot of money!…

Introducing Innocent Expat Victims of Email Scams – Would You Be Fooled?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice

Tue, March 16, 2010 - 8:48 am EET

We’ve all received emails telling us we’ve won the lottery, or are about to receive assets from a long lost and dead dictator and ignored the scam, but the scammers are getting more sophisticated in some expat locations and specifically targeting those they think they can fool out of significant sums of money – would you be taken in?…

Is the African Land Grab Fact – Or Is Perhaps It Fiction?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice

Mon, March 15, 2010 - 8:25 am EET

Taking a controversial line on the UN and media’s portrayal of the land grab situation in Africa - and pouring some light on the real issues at stake across the continent. Suggesting solutions to the posed problem, and not shying away from telling the truth!…

Bureaucracy, Red Tape & Legalities to Contend With When Retiring Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Retirement Abroad

Fri, March 12, 2010 - 9:29 am EET

When you’re thinking about retiring abroad a lot of your focus may initially be on the country you’re moving to and the house you will live in – but as this report will show, there is a massive checklist of legalities and bureaucracy to ensure you get right before and after you move…

Is It Worth Working Abroad Illegally When Work Permits are Hard to Get?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Work Abroad Guide

Fri, March 12, 2010 - 8:31 am EET

At Shelter Offshore we’ve been discussing the age-old expat problem of work permits and working illegally abroad – we present for you our argument against working illegally, highlighting the risks, dangers and stereotyping prejudices that you could be falling foul of.…

How To Decide Where You Want to Live Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Wed, March 10, 2010 - 8:12 am EET

A comprehensive guide to help you determine where in the world is really right for you to relocate to. Covering absolutely everything you need to think about before you decide definitively on the best country for you to live in overseas.…

Where Can You Afford to Live Abroad in Retirement with a Weak Pound?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Retirement Abroad

Tue, March 09, 2010 - 8:00 am EET

living abroad, retiring abroad, affording to move abroad, weak pound, currency exchange abroad, live overseas…

Matters of Life and Death in Spain – Probate, Wills and Inheritance

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Living in Spain the Expat's Guide

Mon, March 08, 2010 - 9:28 am EET

How does the legal process in Spain work when it comes to wills, Spanish assets and the succession process? Taking the complexity out of this apparent minefield of legal confusion with the help of Legal4Spain, qualified lawyers expert in Spanish succession matters.…

Helping 42% of British Over-55s Who Want to Emigrate & Retire Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Retirement Abroad

Mon, March 08, 2010 - 8:53 am EET

We’re devoting a week’s worth of articles and reports to helping the 42% of British over-55s who want to escape UK and emigrate and live somewhere warmer, safer and cheaper abroad……

2.5 Million Expats Can Vote in General Election - if They Can be Bothered

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Thu, March 04, 2010 - 9:39 am EET

According to the conservative party, there are 2.5 million expatriates abroad eligible to register for and vote in the forthcoming general election – but are there really any reasons for wanting to bother?…

Are Expats, Living Abroad and Away from Home, More Easily Conned?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Wed, March 03, 2010 - 8:01 am EET

Following on from the story about John Hirst conning expats in Spain out of millions, we ask whether expats living abroad are more vulnerable to being ripped off because they are out of their familiar comfort zone.…

What Teaching Abroad Can Teach You – Getting Ahead in Education by Going Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Work Abroad Guide

Fri, February 26, 2010 - 8:40 am EET

Exploring the world of opportunity that British teachers employed at international schools around the world can enjoy for the furtherance of their careers and the enhancement of their social lives! Case studies and expert data contained herein……

Daily Telegraph Attacks Rights of Retired Britons Living Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Retirement Abroad

Mon, February 22, 2010 - 6:39 am EET

A leading British newspaper has felt it necessary to wade in and comment on the fact that retired Britons living abroad receive a winter fuel allowance – somehow asking readers to accept the opinion that retirees overseas don’t deserve matter…

Basic Mexico Retirement Guide

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Retirement Abroad

Fri, February 19, 2010 - 8:06 am EET

A basic introduction to what you could be enjoying in terms of your lifestyle if you chose to retire to live abroad in Mexico…

Expats and Local Politics – Just Don’t Go There!

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Thu, February 18, 2010 - 8:34 am EET

Taking a look at how expatriates can get drawn in to local politics even when they have no voting rights in their new country abroad – and why it makes a lot of sense to avoid any requests for political campaigning assistance when you’re a foreigner in a foreign land…

How to Come Back to Britain – Repatriation Advice – 20 Top Tips

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice

Wed, February 17, 2010 - 8:42 am EET

A succinct but useful guide to repatriating to the UK once you’ve been living abroad as an expatriate – touching on everything from money matters to re-establishing friends, from dealing with other people’s reactions to making your return a positive event for the whole family…

Move Abroad and Expatriate But Don’t Burn Bridges

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » A New Life Abroad Guide

Tue, February 16, 2010 - 9:15 am EET

A frank guide to why burning bridges when you expatriate can be a fatal mistake! Looking at managing money matters, friendship disputes and personal issues ahead of a move abroad so that you’re free to come back and go again as often as you please.…

Surviving Inevitable Expat Culture Shock When You Move Abroad

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice

Fri, February 12, 2010 - 8:38 am EET

Taking a frank and honest look at the culture shock experienced when you move abroad – and even when you repatriate and return home – strategies for coping and the reality of the experience are both explored!…

Could You be Happier Retiring in Canada?

Article filed under: Living Abroad Guides » Living in Canada the Expat's Guide

Thu, February 11, 2010 - 8:14 am EET

Canada ticks an awful lot of boxes in terms of its appeal with would-be emigrants from the UK – but in this report we examine what it’s like as a potential candidate for those who want to retire to live in Canada….…