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Airports are story-making factories

Out of all the changes human beings have to face throughout their lives, few are as all-encompassing and complex as those that take place during the emigration of loved ones. Emigration signifies a life-changing experience. This is true not only for the emigrant but also for those remaining behind.

The barefoot Africa child visits from Latvia

The tickets were booked, the snow suits bought and the Vermeulen family was brimming with excitement.
The Vermeulens were planning to go skiing in Switzerland, celebrating a fairy-tale white Christmas in the snow and then visiting the family member residing in Latvia (that is me) for a week.

Financial checklist for returnees

Do you live and work abroad? Are you planning to return to South Africa? You will face several changes when you relocate to South Africa again. 

We would like to share advice and suggestions to assist our expats.