Expat East
  • Home
Sign in Subscribe

Safety

Staying Safe in Asian Cities: A Practical Security Guide for Expats

Staying Safe in Asian Cities: A Practical Security Guide for Expats

Asia is statistically safer than most Western cities, but safe doesn't mean carefree. Here's what to actually watch for.
Publisher 08 Apr 2026
How to Handle a Medical Emergency Abroad: The Step-by-Step Protocol

How to Handle a Medical Emergency Abroad: The Step-by-Step Protocol

Minute one: you're on the floor of a Bangkok restaurant. Minute two: someone's calling an ambulance. Here's what needs to happen in minutes three through sixty.
Publisher 25 Feb 2026
Earthquake Preparedness in Japan: What Every Expat Must Know

Earthquake Preparedness in Japan: What Every Expat Must Know

Japan averages 1,500 earthquakes per year. Most are minor. Some are not. Your preparation for the ones that aren't minor should start today.
Publisher 13 Feb 2026
Buying a Motorbike in Southeast Asia: Freedom, Danger, and Everything Between

Buying a Motorbike in Southeast Asia: Freedom, Danger, and Everything Between

Ninety percent of expats in Vietnam own a motorbike. Approximately zero percent of them had a valid license when they first started riding. Here's the full story.
Publisher 29 Jan 2026
Apartment Scams in Asia: How to Spot Them Before You Lose Money

Apartment Scams in Asia: How to Spot Them Before You Lose Money

The listing looked perfect — great photos, unbelievable price, responsive agent. That's because the apartment didn't exist.
Publisher 21 Dec 2025

Subscribe to Expat East

Don't miss out on the latest news. Sign up now to get access to the library of members-only articles.
Expat East © 2026. Powered by Ghost