Health and well-being

Life as an expat can be very stressful, made worse by pressuring ourselves to be productive all the time. In reality, this is not realistic.

The busy nature of everyday life can make it difficult to remain healthy, leaving a lack of motivation for activities like exercising and getting an adequate amount of sleep.

There are a variety of different accommodation options to choose from when travelling. Whether you’re travelling for work, an extended time abroad, or just for a holiday, it is important to select somewhere that is right for you.

Who would invest abroad or send employees on an international assignment without first analysing the country’s security situation? This is the only way you can take adequate protective measures. If your staff are expatriating or travelling...

Moving overseas with your family is a big change, and it is important to support your child throughout the process.  From helping them settle into a new school to discussing what belongings they want to bring with them, there are steps you can take to make the move less overwhelming.

In 2023, international mobility meets the increasingly personal aspirations of expatriates to live a fulfilling family and cultural experience. Expat Communication analyzed the responses of expatriates to shed light on the different faces of expatriation around the world.

Understanding a new culture, adjusting to life in a foreign country, finding the right balance between adapting to a different environment and remaining true to yourself… Successfully fitting into your host country is a major...

Taking off, spending fourteen hours in the plane, crossing seven time zones, landing in Shanghai and then jumping into a cab to meet an important client… You might be setting off on…

Staying in good shape when you live in a busy city like Hong Kong, with long working hours and high levels of pollution can sometimes be a real challenge. So here’s our advice to stay…

Are you planning to purchase a health insurance plan but unsure of the different health insurance terms and what they mean? This article gives a comprehensive guide on a particular…

A survey conducted by Swiss Bank UBS has found that Hong Kong had the longest working hours in the world. But what are the consequences of such long hours on your health?

You have chosen to spend your holidays in a hotel or at a resort and you are offered several packages, from the luxurious “all inclusive” to half board to full board. Now it’s time to compare the offers...

Living abroad is often a dream come true, but it is also a great leap into the unknown that can turn into a nightmare. Because it upsets our habits and certainties, your new life abroad (or expatriation) can have a strong impact on our mental health...

Are there countries where expats are more likely to be happy? According to the UN 2022 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries around the globe depending on their citizens’ sense of well-being, there certainly are...

Even if living abroad is often a rewarding experience, it can still be challenging for the expatriate and their family who have to cope with unprecedented psychological problems. Life as an expatriate requires significant effort to adapt to new social and...

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, globally, breast cancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has…