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 2010 2010-03-18T05:57:35+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/4-million-britons-not-repatriating-hate-scaremongering-headlines-10784 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! Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-03-18T04:57:35+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/can-you-afford-to-go-abroad-uninsured-10782 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! A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-03-17T05:10:05+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/innocent-expat-victims-of-email-scams-10780 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? Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-03-16T05:48:49+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/african-land-grab-fact-or-fiction-10778 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! Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-03-15T05:25:14+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/bureaucracy-red-tape-legalities-contend-with-retiring-abroad-10777 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 Retirement Abroad, 2010-03-12T06:29:08+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/working-abroad-illegally-work-permits-hard-to-get-10776 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. Work Abroad Guide , 2010-03-12T05:31:33+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-to-decide-where-you-want-to-live-abroad-10775 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. A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-03-10T05:12:19+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/where-afford-live-abroad-retirement-weak-pound-10774 living abroad, retiring abroad, affording to move abroad, weak pound, currency exchange abroad, live overseas Retirement Abroad, 2010-03-09T05:00:49+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/matters-life-death-spain-probate-wills-and-inheritance-10773 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. Living in Spain the Expat's Guide, 2010-03-08T06:28:50+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/helping-british-over-55s-to-emigrate-retire-abroad-10772 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… Retirement Abroad, 2010-03-08T05:53:20+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/2.5-million-expats-can-vote-general-election-10770 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? A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-03-04T06:39:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/are-expats-living-abroad-away-from-home-easily-conned-10768 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. A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-03-03T05:01:00+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/what-teaching-abroad-can-teach-you-10765 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… Work Abroad Guide , 2010-02-26T05:40:17+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/daily-telegraph-attacks-rights-of-retired-britons-living-abroad-10760 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 Retirement Abroad, 2010-02-22T03:39:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/basic-mexico-retirement-guide-10758 A basic introduction to what you could be enjoying in terms of your lifestyle if you chose to retire to live abroad in Mexico Retirement Abroad, 2010-02-19T05:06:37+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/expats-local-politics-just-dont-go-there-10756 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 A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-02-18T05:34:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-to-come-back-britain-repatriation-advice-10755 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 Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-02-17T05:42:55+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/move-abroad-expatriate-dont-burn-bridges-10754 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. A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-02-16T06:15:21+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/surviving-expat-culture-shock-when-move-abroad-10750 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! Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-02-12T05:38:45+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/could-you-be-happier-retiring-in-canada-10749 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…. Living in Canada the Expat's Guide, 2010-02-11T05:14:25+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/imagine-your-new-life-living-in-belize-10748 Have you ever considered the tax-free paradise that is Belize to be your new home from home abroad? This stunning, sophisticated, affordable dream country has all the elements stacked in its favour and is worthy of your closer inspection! Living in Belize the Expat's Guide, 2010-02-10T04:34:58+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-to-plan-to-live-in-australia-10747 Australia is still one of the favourite choices with those seeking a new, better, happier and more enjoyable life abroad – so here’s how to make the move work for you – from planning to visas, from the practicalities of the move to the euphoria you will feel 6 months after when you’re living the Australian way of life! Living in Australia the Expat's Guide, 2010-02-09T06:23:56+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/happier-living-abroad-5-countries-top-of-list-10746 Where in the world could you find a happier life – what makes people feel happy in their life, why do expatriates move abroad in search of happiness and which 5 nations are likely to give you the feel good factor that perhaps you’re seeking? A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-02-09T05:25:28+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/think-before-using-fixer-runners-when-move-abroad-10744 Why latching on to the local who offers you so much help when you first move abroad could prove to be the biggest mistake you as an expatriate ever make! A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-02-08T05:02:35+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/live-abroad-cheaply-in-retirement-part-2-10743 In the second and final part of our research into GlobalPost’s cheap places to retire abroad, we’re going to be looking at South Africa, Panama, Malaysia, Argentina and Bulgaria to see if they achieve the right balance between cost of living and standard of living Retirement Abroad, 2010-02-05T05:26:52+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/emigrating-america-part-2-getting-visa-10742 The second and final part of our series about emigrating to live in America focuses on visas for entry, Green Cards for permanent residence and how you can actually naturalize and become an American citizen if you so desire A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-02-04T05:05:15+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/reviewing-globalpost-affordable-places-retire-abroad-1-10742 A refreshing new list of affordable places to retire abroad has been intelligently produced by GlobalPost and features such entries as Ecuador and Uruguay. We review the good and the bad about each destination and introduce you to the list for your own contemplation Retirement Abroad, 2010-02-03T07:12:45+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/new-controversial-site-expat-daily-news-10741 A sometimes edgy, sometimes controversial, always newsworthy site has been added to the mix in terms of expatriate reading material on the Internet – introducing Expat Daily News Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-02-03T05:32:12+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/step-forward-raising-standards-education-british-schools-abroad-10738 For expatriate parents one of the hardest challenges of starting a new life abroad is finding the right school for your children – a new British government backed scheme could soon make your choice that much easier. Expatriate Lifestyle News and Advice, 2010-02-01T06:00:31+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/warring-eurozone-affordability-british-expatriates-move-abroad-10736 Could the current war of words raging in the eurozone undermine the euro and give hope to Britons wanting to afford to move to live abroad? A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-29T07:51:23+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/emigrating-to-america-part-1-10734 The first of a new series looking specifically at America as a relocation destination for British expatriates – focusing on whether America is the right choice, and which criteria you need to apply to the consideration process when thinking about whether you should move to the United States. A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-28T06:36:38+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/10-ways-to-find-the-right-place-to-retire-abroad-10733 If you’re thinking about moving abroad in retirement and you have yet to decide on a destination, these are the 10 things to keep in mind as you do your research Retirement Abroad, 2010-01-27T06:19:05+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/expat-parents-secret-to-childrens-international-schooling-success-10728 The results of research into what are the fundamentals for educational success have been developed into a very simple methodology for the successful teaching of today’s international students – an it makes fascinating reading for expat parents A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-25T04:02:51+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/how-move-abroad-as-couple-find-work-start-business-10722 If one half of a partnership has a job abroad and the other doesn’t how can you find work so that you can relocate – alternatively, what if you and your partner are ready to move but neither of you has employment to go to? Finding ways you can move abroad and make a living… Work Abroad Guide , 2010-01-19T07:33:05+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/retiring-abroad-staying-in-touch-with-home-10721 In this important report we’re going to show would-be overseas retirees that they can have a healthier, wealthier and happier retirement abroad AND still stay in close and regular contact with their best friends and family back home… Retirement Abroad, 2010-01-19T04:55:18+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/pro-con-living-switzerland-those-escaping-britain-taxation-10720 Taking a no holds barred look at the pros and the cons of living in Switzerland, which is becoming a new overseas favourite nation with high net worth Britons escaping the UK’s ever increasing taxation A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-18T05:28:03+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/today-most-depressive-day-of-year-change-your-life-move-abroad-10719 Today Britain’s the most depressed it will be with Britons from all walks of life lamenting their existence: but instead of wallowing in sorrow, how about looking forward to a bright new future abroad in a country you’d love to call home? It is possible… A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-18T04:00:40+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/beating-the-euro-pound-exchange-rate-blues-10716 As the pound falls ever lower in the face of international currencies such as the euro, how can we Brits at home and abroad protect the value of our savings and bank deposits, and how can we move money internationally without losing out? A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-13T07:18:50+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/quality-life-index-top-10-places-live-abroad-2010-2-10711 The 2nd part of our series looking at the top 10 places to live in the world if you want the best quality of life – based on International Living magazine’s choice of the 10 best countries in the world, featuring New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and France A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-11T05:42:29+00:00 http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/where-will-pension-income-go-further-retire-abroad-10710 Examining a handful of countries where the pound is still strong and where your retirement income could buy you a high standard of living…because a weak pound is not an excuse to give up your dream of retirement abroad A New Life Abroad Guide, 2010-01-08T05:42:26+00:00