Tag: Expat
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Vienna Tops the List: A Haven for Expats in Europe
Vienna, Austria, has once again been crowned the world’s most liveable city in 2024, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index. This marks the third consecutive year the city has secured the top spot, reaffirming its reputation as an ideal destination for expats and residents alike. Why Vienna? Vienna scored exceptionally well across…
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An Expat’s Guide to Micronesia: Navigating Life in Paradise
Micronesia, with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant cultures, offers more than just a picturesque destination for tourists; it presents a unique, albeit challenging, lifestyle for expatriates. Whether you’re considering moving for work, retirement, or adventure, life in this diverse region of the Pacific can be immensely rewarding. Here’s an essential guide for expats…
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Sicily for Expats Living Overseas
Expats Living Overseas in Italy Sicily is a beautiful and unique place to live as an expat. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is known for its stunning coastline, rich history, and delicious food. Here are some things to consider if you’re thinking about moving to Sicily as an expat: Language: Italian…
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Top Ten Expat City Questions
Where are the top ten expat communities? The top ten expat communities vary depending on the source and the criteria used to measure them. However, here are ten countries that are often cited as popular destinations for expats: It’s important to note that this list is not exhaustive and there are many other popular destinations…
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Forbes Middle East Arab Billionaires 2019
Ghassan Aboud Ranked 16th DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Middle East recently released the much-awaited list of Billionaires in the Middle East in their April 2019 issue. Ghassan Aboud, the Dubai-based entrepreneur and noted philanthropist, was ranked 16th on the Arab Billionaires list with wealth estimated at US $1.75 billion. In the wider list of all nationalities in the Middle East, Ghassan…
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Expats: adventurers or foreign retirees?
Hemingway, as an expat, implied high adventure in a foreign land The first definition of “expatriate” appeared in a French dictionary in the late 1700s and denotes a person who has been banished from his or her native land. This elucidation came just in time for Napoleon’s exile to the island of Elba in 1814;…
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How to Become a Sovereign Individual
Addressed to Vern Jacobs (now deceased): I was given your e-mail address in the hopes of learning more about how to become sovereign. I would like to know the process and what steps to take in order to do this as well as information regarding any offices or people here locally who could help me…
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Demand for Skipton International’s Expat mortgages increases
In a little over one year demand for the bank’s British expat buy-to-let offering has eclipsed that for its established mortgage lending in Jersey and Guernsey. Managing Director of Skipton International, Jim Coupe said: ‘We have been servicing expats with their savings needs for years and knew there would be a demand for buy-to-let mortgages…