http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/ Resources and articles for anyone looking for work abroad or planning to live abroad en rhiannon@shelteroffshore.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T05:43:04+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/shelter-offshore-alternative-overseas-retirement-destinations-10630/ We have a handful of new destinations to add to the mix when it comes to considering where to move abroad to in retirement A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-11-19T05:43:04+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/review-forbes-top-10-overseas-retirement-destinations-part-2-10628/ Reviewing the second half of the Forbes best places to retire abroad list and commenting on the pros and cons of moving to retire to Italy, Malaysia, Panama, Spain and Thailand A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-11-18T05:35:52+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/review-forbes-top-10-overseas-retirement-destinations-10626/ Where would you like to retire abroad to live? Forbes’ have compiled a top 10 list of the best countries for overseas retirees and we’re reviewing them for you. A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-11-17T05:54:42+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/why-it-doesnt-pay-to-be-expat-in-uk-10614/ Expats resident in the UK earn less, save less, spend more, earn in a weaker currency, are fined by the British government and generally want to return home! Expatriate Living Guide 2009-11-06T06:29:15+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/teaching-abroad-international-teacher-case-study-10613/ If you’ve ever considered the option of going abroad to teach at an international school, then this article featuring a case study who has worked at many international schools is for you Work Abroad Guide 2009-11-05T06:36:33+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/no-matter-how-hard-gets-85-percent-expats-choose-stay-living-abroad-10611/ The global recession is certainly having a financial impact on all our lives, however most expats will not let this come between them and their new life living and working abroad Expatriate Living Guide 2009-11-04T06:04:26+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/where-work-abroad-earn-more-money-10606/ Is there one single destination abroad that is best for those who want to get a better quality of life, who want to advance their career and earn more from living and working abroad? We investigate… Work Abroad Guide 2009-10-30T05:20:23+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/expats-overseas-retirees-more-regular-money-transfers-10602/ If you’re living abroad, receiving income or cash from the UK regularly, you need to ensure you get the most out of regular transfers and are not hit by high fees, poor conversion rates that erode the value of your transfer Expatriate Living Guide 2009-10-28T05:38:37+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/overcoming-pound-weakness-expatriate-live-abroad-10598/ Are there ways you can overcome the weak pound and still move to live, work or retire abroad in style and comfort? Yes – we show you how! Expatriate Living Guide 2009-10-26T05:09:43+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/more-than-money-why-britons-expatriate-10595/ A new survey PROVES what we already knew – and that’s that in the UK we work harder for less in terms of the quality of life we enjoy, and that all across Europe expatriates are enjoying a better lifestyle on less cash A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-10-22T06:12:35+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/overcoming-obstacles-home-schooling-expat-child-10594/ Home schooling for expatriates can sometimes be the only or simply the best choice of educating an expat child – but there are many obstacles to overcome, not least of which is prejudice against this method of approach Expatriate Living Guide 2009-10-22T05:15:21+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/cost-of-living-new-zealand-gone-up-10593/ Did you know that the cost of living in New Zealand is now higher than in the UK? In this article we look at why local knowledge is so important when moving abroad, and how to gain valuable local insight New Zealand Living Guide 2009-10-21T05:32:32+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-find-perfect-place-retire-abroad-2-10590/ If you’re planning a retirement abroad, we’re guiding you through the main considerations you need to have in mind to help you find the right location to retire to Expatriate Living Guide 2009-10-19T06:08:19+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-to-find-perfect-place-retire-abroad-1-10589/ Looking in depth at the first 5 of 10 essential considerations that you need to fully examine and research when seeking the perfect place for you to retire to abroad A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-10-16T07:22:53+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/advice-for-british-people-moving-canada-10585/ Top tips for British people planning their relocation to live, work or retire to Canada – covering everything from visas to banking, building your credit history and deciding where to live in Canada Canada Living Guide 2009-10-12T11:14:45+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/reality-check-would-be-expatriates-moving-work-abroad-10584/ We are going to present as full and factual a picture of both the good AND the bad aspects about going to live and work abroad for would-be expatriates to help them make the right decision Work Abroad Guide 2009-10-12T06:25:07+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/expat-truth-will-out-as-money-dries-up/ Why are we Britons so jealous of others so that when they seemingly fail we revel in their downfall? Looking at the treatment of repatriating British expatriates… A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-10-08T05:45:16+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/move-further-abroad-europe-doomed-10580/ As Europe’s future looks particularly bad economically and politically speaking, it’s time we all looked further afield for a place to live, work and retire abroad A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-10-05T05:57:17+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/why-do-expats-moan-and-why-do-poms-whinge-10576/ We British expatriates are famous for moaning about anything and everything back home and abroad. But is this a fair image that is portrayed, do we whinge too much and if so, what do we complain about most? Expatriate Living Guide 2009-09-30T06:54:27+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/should-you-take-your-car-to-france-10574/ Are you thinking about starting a brand new life in France? If so, in this report we discuss whether you should take your British car with you and how you go about re-registering it if you decide you’re taking it to France France Living Guide 2009-09-29T05:57:06+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/expatriates-couldnt-care-less-about-britain-get-over-it-10573/ We left the UK because we chose to – we don’t care what happens in Britain, we don’t want to vote! The opinions of one Shelter Offshore writer about the push to make British expats vote in British elections Expatriate Living Guide 2009-09-28T07:40:06+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/everyones-moving-to-live-in-australia-10570/ Taking a look at why Australia’s immigration figures are booming, why it’s so popular with British expatriates and what it takes to move to live a successful new life ‘down under’ (with gratuitous slagging off of a recent TV series) Australia Living Guide 2009-09-25T05:53:24+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/5-reasons-not-to-retire-abroad-10565/ Despite the fact that we at Shelter Offshore embrace every aspect of an international lifestyle, living abroad is not for everyone and never is that more potentially true than if you’re facing retirement! A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-09-21T09:28:30+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/five-reasons-to-emigrate-to-new-zealand-10563/ The five latest and most positive reasons why New Zealand ranks so highly as a fantastic place to live and work abroad New Zealand Living Guide 2009-09-18T07:05:51+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/british-economy-forcing-britons-expatriate-10562/ The state of the British economy has cut the quality of life and job prospects for generations therefore it is of no surprise that we have factual evidence that more Britons are moving abroad to live, work and find a better lifestyle A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-09-18T05:37:42+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/15-billion-reasons-not-to-live-spain-10560/ Thinking of living the dream and moving to a stunning sun-kissed Spanish idyll? Well, think again, the nation’s bankrupt and fleecing its citizens for more tax! Spain Living Guide 2009-09-17T06:28:54+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/brits-retire-abroad-have-it-all-if-they-plan-10597/ You really can have it all if you retire abroad, but you have to plan comprehensively if you want to avoid the many, mainly financial, pitfalls. We guide you through how to retire abroad A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-09-15T09:52:17+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/more-expats-flee-from-londons-crippling-taxes-10596/ According to leading experts, London and the UK is seeing a mass exodus of professional expats as taxes increase and the way of life fails to improve Work Abroad Guide 2009-09-15T05:11:24+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/would-you-be-better-living-abroad-10593/ Taking a look at what makes people happiest when they move abroad, and whether you too would be better off as an expatriate living, working and loving life overseas A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-09-11T06:39:49+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/tax-changes-irish-expats-those-living-ireland-10592/ Taking a close look at significant tax changes proposed in Ireland and how they affect Irish expats and those from overseas who are living and working in Ireland Ireland Living Guide 2009-09-11T05:49:54+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/where-to-find-jobs-abroad-10590/ Taking a look at which nations abroad and which employment sectors are offering job prospects for would-be expatriates and would-be employees Work Abroad Guide 2009-09-10T06:23:14+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/get-taste-living-abroad-grey-gap-year-10589/ Discover the delights of travelling and living abroad as a new generation of gap year explorers discover that it’s never too late to become an expatriate A New Life Abroad Guide 2009-09-09T09:24:04+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/internationally-recognised-universities-dubai-10588/ Concluding our series on education in Dubai in which we have explored pre-school, primary and high schools in the emirate we now look at universities in Dubai Dubai Living Guide 2009-09-09T06:00:49+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/international-schools-dubai-secondary-education-10585/ In the third of our four-part guide to international schools and colleges in Dubai we examine the education options available at secondary level for expatriate children Dubai Living Guide 2009-09-07T04:58:27+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/british-expats-pension-inequality-european-court-human-rights-10583/ British retirees living abroad in countries such as Australia and South Africa are fighting the British Government for freezing their state pensions Expatriate Living Guide 2009-09-03T04:44:48+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/primary-schools-education-in-dubai-10581/ In the second of our four-part guide to education, schools and colleges in Dubai we take a look at what’s available at primary level for international children living in Dubai Dubai Living Guide 2009-09-02T11:17:41+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-to-get-work-visa-move-abroad-10580/ Getting a work visa to enable you to move abroad and secure employment to support your new expatriate lifestyle can be tricky, but in this report we show you how to secure an employment visa abroad Work Abroad Guide 2009-09-02T08:17:25+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/education-schools-colleges-dubai-pre-school-nurseries-10579/ In the first of a four-part guide to education, schools and colleges in Dubai we take a look at what’s available for pre-school children in the form of nurseries and kindergartens Dubai Living Guide 2009-09-01T09:33:23+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/get-paid-living-abroad-giving-your-advice-10574/ A brand new concept is emerging on the Internet, it’s all about paying real life experts like expatriates for sharing their knowledge of a given location abroad with those who want to travel overseas and visit a specific country or location… Expatriate Living Guide 2009-08-27T10:57:15+02:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/dubai-dream-defies-logic-expats-want-live-work-dubai-10572/ Why do people still want to live and work in Dubai when the bubble has burst and things have turned ugly? Dubai Living Guide 2009-08-26T10:26:43+02:00