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News & Articles
December 2017
Immigrant, emigrant, expat, refugee or ‘resident alien’: the power of labels
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/immigrant-emigrant-expat-refugee-or-resident-alien-the-power-of-labels-20171123-gzrt7i.html
Travelers, here’s what to expect in 2018
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/12/10/travel-2018-trends-destinations/934543001/
This is why you MUST get holiday insurance when travelling abroad
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/you-must-holiday-insurance-travelling-13981480
ERUPTION ALERT Bali’s Mount Agung volcano eruption update – where’s the Indonesian island and is it safe to travel there?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4547829/bali-mount-agung-volcano-updates-eruption-travel-advice-latest/
Revealed: The world’s best airlines, according to you – has BA kept the top spot?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/best-airlines-long-haul-short-haul-telegraph-travel-awards/
Insurance for everything – even your beard?
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/insurance-for-everything–even-your-beard-86558.aspx
The NHS is banning these travel vaccines from prescriptions – and it’s going to leave you with a hefty holiday bill
https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/travel-vaccinations-nhs-and-private-11618918
World Cup 2018: Everything you should know about travelling to Russia
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/russia-world-cup-2018-travel-warning-fans-football-official-rules-passports-crime-scams-police-a8086536.html
November 2017
WHY SMARTPHONE APPS ARE CHANGING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/smartphone-apps-tripadvisor-changing-future-travel-digital-holiday-bookings-etickets-social-media-a8043246.html
How to deal with language barriers as an expat
https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-news/how-deal-language-barriers-expat
Know Your Africa From Your Ecuador: The Expat Geography Game
https://internationalliving.com/know-your-africa-from-your-ecuador-the-expat-geography-game/
October 2017
10 simple ways to travel without looking like a tourist
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/how-to-travel-without-looking-like-a-tourist/
Is it safe to travel to Madagascar? Travel advice following BLACK DEATH plague outbreak
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/869896/Madagascar-plague-travel-advice-safe-black-death
Virgin launching train that can travel from London to Scotland in 50 mins
https://metro.co.uk/2017/10/12/virgin-launching-train-that-can-travel-from-london-to-scotland-in-50-mins-6996090/
Who says insurance can’t be cool?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/risk-insights/working-for-an-insurance-company/
Wayfindr: the game-changing app that’s revolutionising London Underground travel for blind people
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/wayfindr-the-gamechanging-app-that-s-revolutionising-tube-travel-for-the-blind-a3658056.html
10 of the best no-fly holidays from the UK
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/oct/09/top-no-flying-rail-train-trips-europe-amsterdam-eurostar-paris-ferry
St Helena’s airport finally ready for touchdown
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/oct/09/st-helena-airport-commercial-flights-from-south-africa-tourism-hotel
BIBA announces 2018 theme for Europe’s largest insurance broking event
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/biba-announces-2018-theme-for-europes-largest-insurance-broking-event-81422.aspx
September 2017
Bali: travel warning issued as volcano threatens to erupt
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/23/travel-warning-issued-for-bali-as-volcano-threatens-to-erupt
6 things you should know about education for expat children in Asia
https://www.studyinternational.com/news/6-things-know-education-expat-children-asia/#HIGLzsZriYBAizGE.97
Trump’s latest travel ban: what’s new, who’s covered, and why now?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/sep/25/trump-administration-travel-ban-president
10 countries where you can earn more as an expat than you would at home
http://uk.businessinsider.com/countries-where-expats-earn-more-money-than-home-2017-9?r=US&IR=T/#1-luxembourg-10
Inca Trail permits to be released four months early
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/sep/19/peru-sale-inca-trail-permits-brought-forward-four-months-machu-picchu
Everything you need to know about travelling to South Africa with children
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africa/south-africa/articles/important-information-about-travelling-to-south-africa-with-children/
North Korea tourism: US travel ban takes effect
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41120738
State Department Extends Travel Alert For Europe Over Terror Concerns
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/08/31/travel-alert-europe/
August 2017
6 Travel Apps That Industry Experts Swear By to Save Money
http://time.com/money/4872421/travel-apps-save-money/
EHIC card: What isn’t covered by the European Health Insurance card when abroad?
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/833999/ehic-card-travel-insurance
July 2017
Switzerland Just Opened the World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge
http://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/longest-pedestrian-suspension-bridge-switzerland
The 20 secrets to saving money on your hire car – and avoiding the rip-offs
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/cheap-holiday-car-hire-guide-saving-money/
Travel companies pay a price for loyalty schemes
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/283216/comment-travel-companies-pay-a-price-for-loyalty-schemes
The truth behind the travel health myths that will stop you from getting sick on holiday
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4663296/Travel-health-myths-debunked.html
Trump travel ban comes into effect for six countries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40452360/
Why relying on your EHIC could cost you £8,000
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/what-brexit-means-european-health-card/
May 2017
Why Travel Should Be a Top Priority for Every Entrepreneur
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/291001
Eurostar launches direct service from London to Amsterdam
https://www.aol.co.uk/travel/2017/05/24/eurostar-launching-direct-service-london-to-amsterdam/
Is it safe to visit Texas? Travel alert issued after new law passed in Lone Star State
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/810573/Texas-travel-alert-US
Australia to ban convicted paedophiles from travelling abroad
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-paedophiles-ban-convicted-travel-abroad-south-east-asia-pacific-islands-julie-bishop-a7762451.html
Why Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert wants you to check your EHIC now
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/809119/Martin-Lewis-EHIC-card
Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest advice on holidays to Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor and Cairo
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/1979559/egypt-air-travel-advice-latest-sharm-el-sheikh-cairo-luxor
April 2017
The most valuable insurance brand in the world is…
http://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/the-most-valuable-insurance-brand-in-the-world-is-65884.aspx
Emirates to cut US flights after Trump travel restrictions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39640473
Is Paris SAFE? Holiday travel UPDATE after deadly shooting on Champs-Élysées in France
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/794601/is-Paris-safe-travel-advice
Adios, America! 10 Amazing Overseas Options for Wandering Expats
http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/top-10-international-cities-for-american-expats/
FCA reveals budget increase for 2017/18
https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/regulation/3024761/fca-reveals-budget-increase-for-201718
Isolation Is the Next Big Thing in Luxury Travel
https://skift.com/2017/04/18/isolation-is-the-next-big-thing-in-luxury-travel/
UAE introduces new rules for expat driving licences
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/transport/uae-introduces-new-rules-for-driving-licences
March 2017
Laptops and tablets are now banned on these flights
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/travel/travel-news/600084/Laptop-ban-flights-UK-airlines-Trump-travel-ban-electronic-devices
Can long-haul air travel also be low cost?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39366831
Travel firm goes bust scuppering thousands of holiday plans
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/travel-firm-goes-bust-scuppering-12780223
Your travel insurance may not pay out if you fall ill or have to cancel
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-4249006/Your-travel-insurance-not-pay-cruise-holidays.html
Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Latest on Mount Etna, holiday and flight information
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/773708/Sicily-safe-to-travel-to-Italian-island-Mount-Etna-latest-holiday-flight-information-Italy
February 2017
BBC Travel website is switched off
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/help-38960699
Trump travel ban: Pre-clearance and why it matters
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38829893
Law change: what are French clean air (crit’air) stickers and how might they affect you?
http://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/law-change-for-uk-drivers-in-french-cities/
January 2017
How SAFE is Gambia? Holiday travel update after declared state of emergency
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/755607/gambia-travel-advice-thomas-cook
Germans hold the world’s most powerful passport with highest visa-free score
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/germans-hold-worlds-most-powerful-014631798.html
The World’s Best Places To Retire In 2017
https://internationalliving.com/2017/01/the-best-places-to-retire/
Top 10 new museum openings in 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/jan/09/top-10-new-museum-openings-2017-paris-london-la-cape-town