Tag: Expat Life

Plane fare dinkum! Australian athlete Reg Spiers was short of cash in London and so desperately wanted to get home to Australia that he tucked himself into a wooden cargo box for a free flight home.

No expat's story is quite the same. But apparently those of us living abroad do have characteristic features that pin us to a certain expat 'type'. Which of these expats are you?

Thinking of moving to the UK? Is it best to live where other expat Australians have gone before or would you prefer to trailblaze further afield and leave old London town behind? Find some answers, here...

Reg Bamford, CEO of 1st Contact and Sable, has been moving Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans over to the UK for the past 20 years. He talks us through the fundamentals of his businesses.

By: Susan Howarth As I embark on my morning commute for the umpteenth time in my year and half’s residence in London, I hold my breath in anticipation of the crowds of people’s bodies who will be pressed up against mine for the next 20 minutes. And keeping in my ...

A new study found that some of the best paying jobs in Australia can be filled by expats.

Nominations for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK 2015 award are open.

When you have a car accident, you’ll discover that UK law differs from Australian law when it comes to personal injury.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: When reading a magazine recently, I came across the question "when was the last time you did something for the first time?"

It will be hard to describe to future generations of London expats what made The Church so special. Like faith, you can’t prove it. You just have to believe in it.

Hipsters are an absolute treat, and an absolute joy to rip off. These hipster crimes are, like, the realest.

There's some tasty carrots, but this Budget is not good news if you live and work overseas. HECS and HELP is about to catch up with you.

The Australian High Commission invites you to a memorial service for former Australian Prime Minister, Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser.

Some essential tips to help you find a place to live in London.

Finally, the answer to that burning question... Which UK city devours the most pizza?

A glorious abomination, legendary expat Sunday service The Church set to say its final Amen.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: London garden, quite contrary; is my garden how I grow up?

It's just about summertime in London, and the living sure is easy. Here's a quick reminder of just how awesome it can be.

Many of my British friends have asked me why I’ll be waking up at 3am to attend one of the Anzac Day Dawn Service in London.

EXPAT FINANCE | How to get the best rates on offer in the Australian mortgage market today.

Information about official events in London commemorating the Centenary of Anzac Day and the Gallipoli landings.

EXPAT FACTOR: The story of a young entrepreneur leaving his home continent to find his love & passion in the heart of Europe. He now shares his story and invites Australians to Europe.

EXPATS UNITED: Here’s a unique opportunity for expat Aussies in the UK to save on their British electricity bills.

In debate about the upcoming election, the UK’s role in the European Union is being questioned, especially by the likes of UKIP. But would Britain really look away from its Continental neighbours and back towards its Commonwealth family?

Yes, it's cool to be Polish again! And having a Polish passport allows you to live and work anywhere in the EU.

Finally. It’s here. Spring! And London is coming to life.

A petition advocating free movement between Australia, the UK, New Zealand and Canada is quickly collecting thousands of signatures. Find out more about what the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation is advocating.

Dipping into the London online dating game? How online dateable are you?

Jersey is a world renowned international finance centre (IFC) and is home to 12,470 industry professionals. As a leading IFC, Jersey is recognised for its strong tradition of corporate governance and regulation, and is internationally recognised as a highly reputable jurisdiction and well respected business centre.

Now is your chance to be part of an Aussie conquest of Europe.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: It is more important than ever that we celebrate our freedom by enabling others, when we can, to live freely too. But a good place to start is in our own country.

Jersey is an undiscovered gem close to Britain and France, which offers a picturesque island location and is an attractive place for Australians to further their career.

Come April 2015, it will be less of a hassle for some people come to the United Kingdom. Here’s why…

A backpacker lost his GoPro camera in Australia along with with 32 GB worth of photos from his travels. A determined Aussie retrieved it from a river bed and used the power of social media to find its owner.

McCarthy v United Kingdom case has implications for the Home Office and people entering Britain.

Democracy is a gift that as an Australian I often take for granted.

EXPAT FINANCE | Aussie home loan Interest rates cut: is it time to buy or refinance?

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | The working holiday was just that; a holiday. Now it’s time to get serious about life.

"I wanted to get up on that stage and show that I wasn't repulsive, that my body wasn't disgusting and didn't need to be hidden. I was just as worthy of expression and display, and I was just as sexy as they were." - Deb Roach

We may be many, but we certainly aren’t one when it comes to celebrating our national identity through music. Laurence Driscoll examines why the gay community often feel excluded from Australia Day celebrations.

Australia Day is set to go off with a true blue bang at Belushi's bars in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin and Barcelona.

EXPAT FACTOR | When Australian nurse Kanchana Thornton left Sydney in 2001 to work at a clinic on the Thai Burma border, she never imagined that over ten years later she would still be there, having founded the Burma Children Medical Fund.

GIRL ABOUT LONDON | It's a big, bad, proper city after all; just try not turning into too much of a London jerk while you're at it.

Expat Explorer Report ranks Australia fourth for an expat experience, while the UK languishes near bottom for overseas living.

MAN ABOUT LONDON | So I dived into Tinder - mobile romance for the tech generation. It’s a bit like shopping for a mail order bride, though.

Coffee aficionados from Australia and New Zealand have been running a successful coffee shop in London that makes Starbucks look like McDonalds.

MAN ABOUT LONDON: Changing your dating attitude and habits can be important after a change of scenery.

Melbourne Cup 2014 in London: Don't miss out on the race that stops a nation!

To my Scottish neighbours and cousins who do have a vote today, all I say is this: vote (or don't) with whatever combination of heart, gut and head feels right. Oh, and if you do wake up to find yourselves out of the UK, would it be OK if I ...

AUSSIE COMEDY | "The heckler's girlfriend yelled at him in front of everyone and screamed "You're not getting sex for a week!" and then walked out. I shit you not!"