expat tips

Why You Should Become an Expat (And Why You Shouldn’t), Part 2

Last week, I started to explain why you should (or shouldn’t) consider taking an expat contract. But, like always, I broke the rules of blogging by not keeping it short and sweet, so I only got through three points. Here are some more thoughts to consider before becoming an expat: 4) You Can Totally Show How Valuable You Are To Your Company Your bosses wouldn’t have asked you to relocate if they didn’t think you had great value- or potential value- […]

Safety and Crime in South Africa

Some people read my blog simply to be entertained. This post probably isn’t for you. However, I’ve had a lot of soon-to-be expats contact me, and one of the top things they want to know about is safety and crime in South Africa. If you’re wondering if you’ll still be alive a few months after moving to South Africa, this post is for YOU. When you ask people their initial thoughts about South Africa, they’ll probably mention apartheid, crime, and […]