Madrid, Spain Naturally, you will want to understand the legal steps to legally end your marriage or civil partnership in Spain. Luckily, divorces in the country are...
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Paris, France If you’re an expat, you’ll know just how challenging it can be to know where to buy certain goods in a brand new home country. But while our guide to French...
Europe Understanding European Parliament Elections With nearly 500 million people across the European Union, European Parliament elections represent one of the...
Household waste and recycling in Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium The Belgian government is very proud of its reputation as a trailblazer in sustainability and aims to transition into a circular economy by 2025. Because part o
Global, Global For over twenty years, I’ve been traveling and living abroad. I’ve been all over the United States down to Mexico and the Caribbean and across the ocean to Euro
Parenting and family life in Switzerland
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Bern, Switzerland There is no doubt that Switzerland is a great place to raise children. After all, the country is safe and offers a high level of healthcare and education. Not o
Brussels, Belgium 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
Crime and the justice system in South Africa
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Pretoria, South Africa 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 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
Berlin, Germany 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.
Daycare and preschools in Spain
Expat Life Madrid, Spain 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...
Bern, Switzerland 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...
Lisbon, Portugal 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...
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Human and civil rights in Italy
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Rome, Italy 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...
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Paris, France 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...
