Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Apr 10

Life as an expat parent can be challenging, from choosing schools to deciding what language to use at home. Discover how to pass on your mother tongue successfully.

The Expat Collective

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Global, Global

• Apr 7

Out of the laundry list of things that expats have to organize before starting the expat life, handling the family pets often inspires the most stress

The Expat Collective

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 6

Fortunately for those moving to Portugal, the process of getting a Portuguese driving license is not too difficult

Maria Santos

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Apr 5

Moving abroad can be complicated enough without the added stress of relocating your pet

Thomas Weber

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Vienna, Austria

• Apr 5

Family in Austria is woven into the everyday fabric of life in the beautiful country

Emma Fischer

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Paris, France

• Apr 5

From baguettes to Boeuf Bourguignon, it’s safe to say that France is a food lover’s paradise. For expats in France, discovering all these sumptuous flavors a...

Olivia Martin

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Berlin, Germany

• Apr 4

As an expat, you’ll soon find out just how challenging it can be to know where you can get hold of certain goods in your new home

David Miller

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Vienna, Austria

• Apr 1

Every country has its own quirks and it can be useful to understand these as an expat

Emma Fischer

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 31

Strict rules apply when driving in Germany, and you’re not allowed to drive a car without supervision unless you are over 18 – even if you have a license in you...

David Miller

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Paris, France

• Mar 28

If you’re an expat settling into your new home, you’ll undeniably go through some rites of passage. Whether you’re setting up your Wi-Fi or buying furniture, so...

Olivia Martin

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 28

Most people can use their foreign driver’s license for the first 12 months when driving in Switzerland. This guide explains what you need to do to exchange your...

Ingrid Vogler

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 27

German people may be most renowned for their efficiency, but there is so much more to the country than that. Made up of 16 distinct federal states (Länder), Ger...

David Miller

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Madrid, Spain

• Mar 25

Whether you’ve just arrived in Barcelona or you’re setting up a new life in Madrid, getting to grips with everyday life in Spain can be a challenge for expats. ...

Emily Johnson

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 24

As an expat living in Switzerland, you’ll know just how important it is to keep in touch with your friends and family in your new home and elsewhere. Luckily, S...

Ingrid Vogler

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Rome, Italy

• Mar 22

Italy uses color-coded recycling bins with strict sorting rules. Improper disposal fines: €25-500. Requires biodegradable bags for organic waste. Check local comune rules.

Marco Rossi

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