Moving abroad: The top five cities South Africans should consider

As beautiful as South Africa can be, sometimes you’ve just got to fly the nest. So with the help of Nestpick, we’re looking at some of the most attractive options for those of us considering moving abroad. Compared to previous generations, we have been lucky enough to travel around the world for many different reasons, either for pleasure and curiosity of exploring what we can find behind the doors of our comfort zone or simply for gap years or educational exchanges. Whichever your reason might be and even though most popular destinations among expats include Australia, USA, UK and New Zealand, there are some top cities that definitely attract a larger audience of expats eager to live and work abroad. Nestpick, a search aggregator for apartment rentals all over the world, has analysed different factors in some of the most attractive cities for expats in order to assess the costs of renting a flat there and furnishing it. The best cities for South Africans moving abroad: Lo…
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Moving to the UK? Don’t leave South Africa without tying up these loose-ends

For South Africans, the road to the UK can be a challenging one, but once you get there it’s worth it. To help you navigate through all the requirements and to ensure that your move goes off as smoothly as possible, we’ve compiled some essential advice and information based on what other Saffas have learned while making the big move. Transfer your money the easy way When transferring your money out of South Africa, you want to get as many Pounds for your Rands as you can. Banks are notorious for giving shoddy exchange rates and it’s far better to use a specialist forex agency. Forex agents build key relationships with banks from all around the world and they process all their transfers in bulk. That’s how they’re able to give you the best rates at lower fees. So forget about using your bank, shop around online and find a broker with local expertise that can help you get the most out of your money transfers. To financially emigrate, or not to financially emigrate? Financial e…
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Weekend travel information for 23 February 2018

London Underground Due to ballast and track replacement work this weekend, there will be: Circle line No service between Aldgate and Edgware Road (via Victoria). District line No service between Edgware Road/South Kensington to Ealing Broadway/Richmond/Wimbledon and Earl’s Court to Kensington (Olympia). London Overground There will be no service between Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February, between: • Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction, due to Network Rail track work • Sydenham and West Croydon, due to Network Rail signalling work • Romford and Upminster, due to Crossrail construction work Sunday 25 February between: • Hackney Downs and Chingford until 09:45, due to Network Rail track and infrastructure work From Monday 26 February until Thursday 1 March there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town/Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters) after 22:30. This is due to Network Rail track and infrastructure work. TfL Rail …
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Weekend travel information for 26 January 2018

London Underground District line On Sunday 28 January there will be no service between Turnham Green and Richmond due to track maintenance. Metropolitan line On Sunday 28 January there will be no service before 09:30 and after 20:30 between Aldgate and Wembley Park. London Overground On Sunday 28 January there will be no service between the following stations • Willesden Junction and Richmond due to Network Rail track work • South Tottenham and Barking until 12:45 due to Network Rail track work • Romford and Upminster due to Crossrail construction work and Network Rail infrastructure work • Until 23:59, Bethnal Green will not be served by trains to/from Chingford due to Network Rail track work TfL Rail On Saturday 27 January there will be a reduced train service with trains running every 15 minutes between Liverpool Street & Chadwell Heath and every 30 minutes between Liverpool Street and Shenfield (not stopping between Stratford & Ilford a…
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Transport for London – Weekend travel information

London Underground Metropolitan line On Sunday, trains will not run between Aldgate and Wembley Park before 09:30 and after 20:30. This is to allow us to replace track and signalling between Baker Street and Finchley Road. London Overground All weekend there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford due to Network Rail track and infrastructure work. Until Sunday 14 January 2018, trains will not run between Gospel Oak and Barking. This is while Network Rail continue major work to enable new, longer trains to run from spring 2018. Buses Bus users may be affected by the following this weekend. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed, diverted or stop short of their normal destination: Trinity Square Junction with Byward Street - From Thursday 11 January until late summer 2018, one lane in the westbound direction will be closed on the approach to the junction. This is due to works to reinstate the left turn for traffic…
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Your Transport info for 22 September 2017

London Underground Piccadilly line Trains will not run between South Harrow and Uxbridge. This is while we renew a set of points at Rayners Lane. Metropolitan line There will be no service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge. This is to allow us to renew a set of points at Rayners Lane. London Overground Until 22 October, there will be no service between Gospel Oak and Barking. This is while Network Rail continue major works to enable new, longer trains to run from spring 2018. TfL Rail On Saturday trains will not run between Liverpool Street and Stratford. This is while Network Rail carry out track and station improvements as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan, as well as Crossrail construction work. DLR All weekend there is no service between Stratford and Bow Church. This is due to Crossrail work at Pudding Mill Lane. Buses Bus users may be affected by the following this weekend. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may b…
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InterNations London “Summer Happiness” Social @ DSTRKT Lounge.

Hosted by the London Ambassador OFFICIAL EVENT Starts in 2 days Sat 19 Aug 19:00 - 23:00 DSTRKT Lounge 9 Rupert St, London W1D 6DG London Ready to Join? We are excited to invite you to the next InterNations London "Summer Happiness" Social at trendy DSTRKT lounge, London Club & Bar Awards 2016 winner. Join us for socializing with expats, global minds and like-minded people in the West End! Let's mingle in a cosmopolitan atmosphere in a light music background. Welcome to stay for the club night! Dress to impress (smart, business, glamorous). Government-issued ID is required for entry (no entry without ID). The club offers one welcome drink for guests arriving between 19:00 to 20:00. The welcome desk closes 21:00, please arrive until then (all late arrivals at or after 21:00 are 15 GBP guest price for everyone). Make sure to sign up to benefit from the reduced guest list prices! You're welcome to come with friends (15 GBP for guests if not signed up).
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Your weekend Transport information for London !!

Events in central and east London Until Sunday, the IAAF World Championships are taking place in Stratford and central London. Services to and from Stratford and key interchange stations will be busier than usual before and after the events. Roads in the St James’s Park area in central London will be closed from 06:00 on Saturday until 05:00 on Monday, due to an event taking place on Sunday. London Underground Bakerloo line On Sunday, there will be no service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone, due to Network Rail track work. Circle line There will be no service between Edgware Road and Hammersmith while we test new signalling and replace track at Latimer Road. Hammersmith & City line There will be no service between Edgware Road and Hammersmith while we test new signalling and replace track at Latimer Road. London Overground Tonight, Thursday, there will be no service between Sydenham and West Croydon after 22:30, due to Network R…
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One of our top picks in London – Hotel Lily

Opposite Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre, this hotel features rooms with private bathrooms at good rates. West Brompton tube (subway) station is only 92 m away, and Earls Court tube station is a 5-minute walk away. Hotel Lily is less than a kilometer from Olympia Exhibition Centre. All of the rooms with private bathrooms at Hotel Lily have TVs, telephones and tea/coffee facilities. Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC is just under half a kilometer away. Hammersmith and Fulham is a great choice for travelers interested in entertainment, parks and monuments. Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day. Facilities available: - Free WiFi - Parking - Family Rooms - Non-Smoking Rooms - On-site Parking - 24-Hour Front Desk To view more facilities at this venue, please click on the link below..... Book your room at this Hotel now! Find and Book your Cheap Flights here!
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Matilda Theater Show in London – at Cambridge Theatre

Watch Roald Dahl’s child genius Matilda brought to life on stage with a ticket to the Matilda musical at Cambridge Theatre in London! The popular family theater show features all the much-loved characters from the namesake book, from sweet Miss Honey to chubby Bruce and the treacherous Miss Trunchbull. Laugh along to stories about Matilda’s intellectual powers and enjoy a medley of songs by British musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Book Now Highlights Choice of seating available See a show on London's West End Follow the fictional story of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Wormwood, the extraordinary child brought to life in the author’s 1988 children’s novel. Brought up by cruel parents and faced with the formidable Miss Trunchbull at school, Matilda rebels and uses her telekinetic abilities to help her friend Miss Honey and change her own destiny. Watch the antics of the beloved characters played out on stage against a medley of songs by Tim Minchin, themed around key scenes …
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