Health and well-being

As an expat, when the question comes to what kind of medical coverage you want for yourself, your family, or even your company, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to take out a local private health plan or an international health insurance plan.

In a city like Hong Kong where the ancient and the modern co-exist every day, it comes as no surprise that Traditional Chinese Medicine is deeply rooted into the local culture. Stress…

Air quality is unfortunately a major concern in Bangkok and high levels of pollution affect everyone in the city. So how can you protect your health and avoid long-term effects?

In 2019, Hong Kong ranked as the country with the most efficient healthcare system in the world. World-class hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained practitioners can be found in both public and private sectors. However, this high...

At a time when we seem to be entering a third wave of COVID-19, PCR tests have now become commonplace. In France alone, tens of thousands of tests are performed every day, and…

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, globally, breast cancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has…

Even if living abroad is often a rewarding experience, it can still be challenging for the expatriate and their family who have to cope with unprecedented psychological problems. Life as an expatriate requires significant effort to adapt to new social and...

Are there countries where expats are more likely to be happy? According to the UN 2022 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries around the globe depending on their citizens’ sense of well-being, there certainly are...

Living abroad is often a dream come true, but it is also a great leap into the unknown that can turn into a nightmare. Because it upsets our habits and certainties, your new life abroad (or expatriation) can have a strong impact on our mental health...

You have chosen to spend your holidays in a hotel or at a resort and you are offered several packages, from the luxurious “all inclusive” to half board to full board. Now it’s time to compare the offers...

A survey conducted by Swiss Bank UBS has found that Hong Kong had the longest working hours in the world. But what are the consequences of such long hours on your health?

Are you planning to purchase a health insurance plan but unsure of the different health insurance terms and what they mean? This article gives a comprehensive guide on a particular…

Staying in good shape when you live in a busy city like Hong Kong, with long working hours and high levels of pollution can sometimes be a real challenge. So here’s our advice to stay…

Taking off, spending fourteen hours in the plane, crossing seven time zones, landing in Shanghai and then jumping into a cab to meet an important client… You might be setting off on…

Understanding a new culture, adjusting to life in a foreign country, finding the right balance between adapting to a different environment and remaining true to yourself… Successfully fitting into your host country is a major...

In 2023, international mobility meets the increasingly personal aspirations of expatriates to live a fulfilling family and cultural experience. Expat Communication analyzed the responses of expatriates to shed light on the different faces of expatriation around the world.