Community Blogs

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 8

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...

Ingrid

32

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 8

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...

Emily Johnson

25

Paris, France

• Jul 8

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...

olivia

33

Europe

• Jul 8

Understanding European Parliament Elections With nearly 500 million people across the European Union, European Parliament elections represent one of the...

The Expat Collective

28

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 6

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

Sophie

38

Global, Global

• Jul 6

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

The Expat Collective

31

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 5

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

Ingrid

47

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 5

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

Sophie

38

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 4

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

• Jul 3

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

The Expat Collective

35

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 3

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.

David Miller

33

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 2

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...

Emily Johnson

37

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 2

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...

Ingrid

32

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 2

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...

Rome, Italy

• Jul 1

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...

Marco R

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