Tokyo, Japan Childcare (育児) is an important consideration for parents (親) all around the world, and Japan is no exception. However, the country is unique in that it has a...
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The Spanish government: politics in Spain
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Madrid, Spain When moving to a country as exciting as Spain, there can be a lot to get your head around. From finding somewhere to live to finding a job that you love, there...
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg As every expat knows, moving to a different country can be challenging. Whether you’re a Brazilian in Bonnevoie or a Canadian in Kirchberg, knowing how...
Berlin, Germany If you’re a recent arrival in Germany, you’ll want to stay connected with friends and family wherever they are in the world. This is why getting a German...
Global, Worldwide The Expat Family Adoption Journey Expat couples increasingly consider international adoption as their pathway to family building. Whether due to infertility,...
Doha, Qatar With this in mind, it is important to get to grips with how politics work, including the structure of the government in Qatar, the electoral system, and voting...
Europe Did you know the English Channel is only around 35 kilometers wide at its narrowest point? Considering the drama of airport security, unhealthy in-flight...
Rome, Italy Although Italy’s constitution guarantees the civil rights of all citizens, the country offers limited specific protections for LGBT+ individuals and lags...
Public transportation in Switzerland
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Bern, Switzerland Who needs a car in Switzerland when you have access to one of the best public transportation systems in the world? With effective transport planning and...
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...
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
Expat Life 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
