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How do I get through customs in JB? What is the best way to go to JB? Here are the different ways to go to Johor Bahru and find out which is best for you.

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Ever been tempted to shop duty free at the airport? Learn more about the real cost of shopping duty-free, and discover strategies to save money while traveling.

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Planning to move to Singapore? Here are some quick Singlish phrases that you should know. Singlish is a unique form of English that is spoken in Singapore. It combines English with Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. Singlish is very different from traditional English, so it may take some time to get used to it.   However, ...

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blog imageExpat lifeVisiting Australia? 100+ Australian slangs & pronunciations for you MATE!

If you want to interact more comfortably with your ‘mates’ and avoid making an embarrassing faux pas in a social setting, buckle up and read on...

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blog imageExpat lifeMoving to Canada? Here Are 75 Canadian English slangs & phrases you must know

If you’re going to Canada anytime soon, here’s a list of useful terms that might come in handy. Master them and sound like a local in less time!

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blog imageExpat lifeTop 10 free education countries for Indian students

While you set your dreams high for higher education abroad, your budget for the education programme will certainly be a major concern. And if you are on a limited budget, you can discover which country provides free education for Indian students right away with us here!   While education may not be completely free in ...

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Transferring money abroad comes with its challenges. To name a few, are the high fees and amount of time you will have to wait until the money arrives at your recipient’s bank account. This is where money transfer providers like Wise become a better solution than banks or other traditional money transfer methods.   Pros ...

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blog imageMoney know-howRemitly vs Western Union: Which is the better option for you

Key Takeaway Remitly   Pros Cons Supports bank transfers and mobile wallet transfers Limited to personal remittance transfers Fast cash transfers Low maximum transfer limit Good exchange rates compared to traditional banks and other remittance companies     Western Union   Pros Cons Extensive coverage, allowing money transfers to 200+ countries Considered one of the ...

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blog imageMoney know-howPayPal alternatives: 10 competitors to consider in 2024

Established in 1998, PayPal has long been the pioneer in online payments. It supports international payments to 200+ countries and 25 currencies, and over 200 million merchants worldwide accept PayPal payments.   Payments with PayPal are also known to be secure and fast. Users are protected with its robust encryption and transfers take 30 minutes ...

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