Whenever you take a trip overseas, whether for work or leisure, chances are that you’ll need some local currency to spend. And if you’re moving to another nation on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, you’ll probably need to access varying… Continue reading “Overseas Exchange Rates: Don’t Get Stung When Spending Money Abroad”
Author Archives: Oliver Meredew
Expat Job Focus: Countries with the Shortest Working Weeks
In the summer of 2017 an alliance of businesses and activists in the Spanish region of Catalonia voted for a shorter working week. Spain is somewhat notorious for its unusual working hours, which can see workers start at 9 in… Continue reading “Expat Job Focus: Countries with the Shortest Working Weeks”
Expat Focus: What Weather Can You Expect When You Move Abroad?
The UK is known for very varied weather, with summers quickly switching from scorching to stormy and winters typically being wet and windy in the South and snowy in the North. Brits are famed for talking about the weather, with… Continue reading “Expat Focus: What Weather Can You Expect When You Move Abroad?”
World Chocolate Day – The Best Locations for Chocolate Lovers
We all treat ourselves to a bit of chocolate from time to time, but for some, the occasional bar just isn’t enough. If you happen to have a super sweet tooth and a fondness for all things chocolate, there are… Continue reading “World Chocolate Day – The Best Locations for Chocolate Lovers”
Expat Focus – The Most Popular Emigration Destinations for UK Citizens
If you’re contemplating a move abroad but aren’t quite sure where you want to go, this article could help you make your mind up. While there are plenty of destinations out there for the potential UK expat, some really take… Continue reading “Expat Focus – The Most Popular Emigration Destinations for UK Citizens”
UK GE2017: How could the Result Impact the Pound?
With only a week to go before the 2017 UK general election, it’s worth taking a step back from all the ‘strong and stable this’ and ‘many not the few that’ talk to look at the facts. June 8th will… Continue reading “UK GE2017: How could the Result Impact the Pound?”