Pretoria, South Africa When relocating to a new country, one of your first considerations will be how to get around independently. Of course, with its vast distances and extensive ...
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Paris, France If you’re an expat living in France, switching on your TV or radio could open up a whole new world for you. Not only will you be able to pick up some of the ...
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Lisbon, Portugal Portugal offers affordable childcare from €350-€1,800/month for private nurseries, with 90 days paid maternity leave and subsidized public options available.
Poste Italiane: the Italian postal service
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Rome, Italy Poste Italiane is Italy's primary postal service, offering banking, insurance, and broadband services alongside mail delivery across 12,000+ locations.
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Dating in Spain: finding love as an expat
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Madrid, Spain Spain’s dating scene is full of energy and surprises, and no two experiences are the same. Whether you’re swiping right on apps, mingling at social events, or...
Vienna, Austria Whether you’re voting, following the news, or just need to distract yourself from the rollercoaster ride our world is in, knowing who’s in power (and why! ) is...
Getting a driving license in Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium Belgium has a well-developed road network, and driving is a preferred means of transport for many residents. This is especially true outside of the cities...
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Madrid, Spain Connecting to the local utilities in Spain is likely to be one of the first things on your to-do list when moving to the country. And your new house or...
Berlin, Germany Whether you’re moving to a city center studio in Hamburg or a mountainside chalet in the German Alps, one of the first things you’ll need to do is connect your...
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Bern, Switzerland There are plenty of options when it comes to childcare in Switzerland; however, it is among the most expensive countries when it comes to arranging care for...
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Bern, Switzerland Dating in Switzerland can be a slow burn, a bit like melting cheese for the perfect fondue. You’ve got to be patient, punctual, and prepared to play the long...
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Global, Global The economic uncertainty since the height of the global financial crisis has made life difficult for everyday savers. Due in part to the 2008 global financia...
Brussels, Belgium Whether you’re an American in Antwerp or a Brazilian in Brussels, knowing how to go about your everyday life if you’re new in Belgium can be challenging....
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The German government: politics in Germany
Expat Life Berlin, Germany Germany has been a unified nation since 1990, although the roots of its current political system can be traced back to 1949. There is a federal government that...
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Paris, France Foreigners living and working in France must typically register and pay into French social security in exchange for certain government benefits, including...
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