Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 11

Navigating Dutch Primary Education as an ExpatWhen I first arrived in the Netherlands six years ago, I was not a parent yet

James Van Der Berg

25

Berlin, Germany

• Apr 11

Because I work from home, I don’t speak German as well as I would like to after two years here

David Miller

21

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

26

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

23

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 6

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

Maria Santos

30

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Apr 5

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

Thomas Weber

27

Vienna, Austria

• Apr 5

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

Emma Fischer

24

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

43

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

22

Vienna, Austria

• Apr 1

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

Emma Fischer

26

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

26

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

31

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

42

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

33

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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