by Jenny Dalul | Jun 12, 2026 | Canada
Vancouver is often seen as one of Canada’s most attractive cities for UK expats. It has ocean views, mountain scenery, a milder climate than many other Canadian cities and a lifestyle that feels relaxed without being remote. But Vancouver is not just about natural...
by David Barnes | Jun 5, 2026 | General, Canada, USA
Some fans will travel to the 2026 World Cup just for the football. Others may come home quietly checking job boards, rental prices and visa options before they have even unpacked their suitcase. That is the interesting thing about this World Cup. It is not being held...
by David Barnes | Jun 1, 2026 | USA
Whether you are heading to the US for a holiday or thinking about making the move more permanently, one of the first things you will notice is that eating out works a little differently over there. The food is excellent, the restaurants are welcoming and the...
by David Barnes | May 22, 2026 | New Zealand
New Zealand’s biggest cities often get most of the attention, but they are not the only places worth considering. For many expats, the real appeal of New Zealand is found in its smaller towns, where life can feel calmer, more scenic and more connected to the outdoors....
by David Barnes | May 14, 2026 | USA
Budgeting for life in the United States is difficult because the national average rarely tells you anything useful. The USA is a country where two people can earn the same salary and have completely different standards of living depending on their state, city, health...
by David Barnes | May 8, 2026 | UAE
The UAE can be a difficult country to budget for because the headline attraction, tax-free income, only tells part of the story. Many British expats arrive expecting their salary to go further, then find that rent, school fees, cooling costs, car ownership, and...
by David Barnes | Apr 28, 2026 | Canada
Canada often feels like one of the easier countries for British expats to imagine living in, but the cost of everyday life can vary much more than many people expect. A budget that works in Calgary or Edmonton may feel tight in Toronto or Vancouver, while Montreal has...
by David Barnes | Apr 20, 2026 | New Zealand
The New Zealand Green List is a special list of in-demand occupations that offers streamlined pathways to residency for qualified overseas workers. Introduced in 2022, the New Zealand Green List 2026 continues to attract highly skilled professionals in critical...
by David Barnes | Apr 16, 2026 | New Zealand
New Zealand’s appeal is easy to understand: open landscapes, a slower pace of life, strong outdoor culture, and a familiar English-speaking environment. The financial reality, however, can be more complicated. Its distance, smaller population, limited supermarket...
by David Barnes | Apr 9, 2026 | Australia
Australia remains one of the most popular destinations for British expats, but it is not always the easy lifestyle bargain people imagine. Higher wages, good weather, and a strong outdoor culture are major attractions, but housing, groceries, eating out, utilities,...
