The French Wellness Frontier This month’s focus is on France—a country recently dubbed by Tatler as the ‘new frontier’ for luxury wellness escapes. The South of France has long been a hotspot for glamour and the celebrity lifestyle, with a coastal region developing from a series of tiny fishing villages in the early part of … Read more
Italy: New Charges for Non-EU Resident Expats In October 2023, the Italian government announced that it will be charging non-EU residents slightly over €2000 a year for access to the country’s public healthcare system, as part of its 2024 budget. The move has been denounced as unconstitutional by trade unions and opposition parties, but the … Read more
Expats in Europe ‘Locked Out’ of Pensions We’ve reported extensively on the recent policy of some British banks closing down expats’ accounts – a result of the complex passporting regulations across the member states of the EU post Brexit. Now it appears that not only are expats facing problems with the closures themselves – for … Read more
Helsinki Named ‘Best City’ in Europe Conde Nast Traveller magazine has named the Finnish capital of Helsinki as the best city in Europe for British expats to move to in 2023. Safe, clean and friendly, Helsinki scores highly in terms of walkability, too. Back in March, defying its stereotypical reputation for national gloom, Finland also … Read more
When you’re moving abroad, one of the things at the top of your to-do list should be sorting out health insurance, especially if you’re moving to a country like the USA with no universal healthcare system. So, where do you even start? What’s the minimum essential health coverage that you should have in the States? … Read more
To find out more about health insurance options for expats in the USA, watch our podcast episode, ‘Understanding Health Insurance In The USA With Cigna Healthcare‘. Heading to the USA and wondering how you’ll stay covered when it comes to healthcare? With no free national health service like many other countries, sorting out health insurance … Read more
New Hostels for Healthcare Workers in Singapore We have previously reported on the steep increases of rental prices in Singapore. The Straits Times reports that initiatives to alleviate this burden for healthcare professionals are set to be rolled out in the second quarter of 2024. Many expat workers, including nurses, face challenges securing affordable housing … Read more
Brief History of Tea A nice cup of tea has undeniably become an indispensable part of our daily lives – a symbol of comfort and wellness itself. Medical research advocates for its remarkable health benefits, highlighting its potential to alleviate inflammation, fortify the immune system, and even contribute positively to dental health. Tea ceremonies have … Read more
Talent Crunch in Paris A few years ago, we reported on the influx of financial personnel into Paris. This exodus from London was primarily caused by Brexit and also by new legislation introduced by President Macron to attract financial heavy hitters to France. Global players such as Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan … Read more
US Expats Continue to Flock to Portugal A new report shows that tax breaks, the low cost of living and high quality of life continue to entice US expats to Portugal. The allure of a 0% tax rate on non-Portuguese passive income, such as pensions, dividends, and rental earnings, is appealing to Americans contemplating relocation … Read more