Berlin, International The Expat Advantage in Higher EducationStudying abroad as an expat is fundamentally different from other study-abroad experiences. You're not taking a semester ...
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico Many Canadians own property and run Airbnb in Playa del Carmen without TR or PR residency. Property ownership requires no immigration permit, but operating a rental business on a tourist visa sits in a legal gray area. Using a property manager and consulting a Mexican accountant and lawyer before buying is strongly recommended.
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London, International The International MBA: More Than Just Another DegreeAs an expat professional, you understand something fundamental about global careers: credentials earned in o...
Trash collection and recycling in Spain
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Madrid, Spain If you move to Spain, you’ll face many exciting challenges. From how to open a bank account to navigating public transport, certain aspects of life are essen...
Brussels, International The Bilingual Advantage: Dispelling MythsAs expat parents, you've probably heard the concern: Won't bilingual education confuse your child? Won't they delay lan...
Spanish TV and radio: Media Guide for Expats
Expat Life Madrid, Spain What better way is there to get to know Spain than by watching Spanish television? Local TV channels will help open up a window to Spanish culture, the Spanish ...
International, Global Expats Who Changed the WorldThroughout history, expatriates have left their home countries to pursue dreams and build extraordinary lives abroad. What separates...
Singapore, International The International School Explosion and What It Means for ExpatsA decade ago, finding a quality international school required luck. Most expat destinations offer...
Geneva, International The IB Diploma: More Than Just Another High School QualificationAs expat parents, you've probably encountered the term "International Baccalaureate" or "IB" mul...
Amsterdam, International Rethinking Primary Education for a Global WorldAs expat parents, you understand something most educators are just beginning to grasp: children growing up intern...
London, International The First Lesson You Don't Learn in ClassYour child walks into their new classroom abroad and waits for the teacher's instructions. Minutes in, the teacher asks...
London, United Kingdom UK postal service has 3 branches: Post Office (11,000 retail locations), Royal Mail (mail delivery), and Parcelforce (parcels). Deliveries arrive by 15:00 (urban) or 16:00 (rural). Buy stamps at post offices, supermarkets, newsagents. Postcodes are 5-7 alphanumeric characters.
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Top must-have apps in Qatar: Essential Guide
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Doha, Qatar Technology has made the idea of moving halfway around the world much more manageable. From food delivery straight to your door to learning Arabic, and even sort...
Berlin, Germany Essential Germany apps: DB Navigator (trains/transport), N26 (banking), Lieferando (food delivery), Duolingo/Babbel (German learning), WhatsApp (messaging). City-specific transport apps and bureaucracy apps (Deutsche Post, Taxfix) also helpful for expats.
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The social security system in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Luxembourg social security covers all workers including expats. Provides health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits, and accident insurance. Funded through mandatory contributions. EU coverage available via European Health Insurance Card.
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