Community Blogs

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 5

Whether you’re going for an elaborate wedding celebration in a church or castle in Belgium, or something smaller and more personal at a registry office, you’ll

Sophie

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 4

South Africa is undeniably beautiful, with a vibrant culture and friendly locals. While it’s no secret that crime is a national issue, you don’t have to let fea

Global, GLOBAL

• Jul 3

The Paradox of Constant Connection It's evening and you've just finished a Skype call with your family back home. You're in one country, they're in another. You

The Expat Collective

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 3

For some expats moving to Germany, their dream home will be an apartment in a trendy Berlin neighborhood. For others, it will be a chalet in the Bavarian Alps.

David Miller

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 2

Children aren’t obliged to start their Spanish education until they are six years old. However, most parents take advantage of daycare and preschools in Spai...

Emily Johnson

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 2

Firstly, welcome to your new life in Switzerland! You’ll soon find that this cozy little alpine country has loads to offer expats. From idyllic cities on...

Ingrid

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 2

Fortunately for expats, filing for a divorce in Portugal is relatively easy compared to some Western countries. Couples can apply for a mutual or contested...

Rome, Italy

• Jul 1

When moving to a new country, it’s essential to know your human and civil rights as a resident. In Italy, these include fundamental liberties like freedom...

Marco R

Paris, France

• Jul 1

For some expats, their dream home will be an airy apartment in central Paris. For others, it’ll be a gite on the French Riviera. Wherever la vie française...

olivia

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 1

If you’re moving to the UK with young kids, one of the first things you’ll want to do is figure out the education system or learn about the available...

Priya

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Jun 30

Before moving to any country, it is important to understand its position on human and civil rights, especially if relocating to Saudi Arabia. The...

Fatima Hassan

Global, Global

• Jun 26

Living abroad while single can mean adventure, an exciting career, and, sadly, a bit more trouble finding a date. But there's no need to strike up a...

The Expat Collective

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jun 25

Imagine strolling through Lisbon’s cobbled streets, hand in hand with someone special, or sharing a laugh over pastéis de nata at a cozy café. Dating in...

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 25

Childcare is a key concern for working parents around the world, and Thailand is no exception. Luckily, there are plenty of options available, especially in...

Doha, Qatar

• Jun 24

As dating in Qatar is technically not allowed, it requires some discretion among expats living there. In many ways, however, dating can look similar to how...