Global, Global Companies are becoming increasingly aware that repatriation remains one of the most challenging aspects of relocation. 94% of the respondents to the 2021 Global...
Tips & Guides
Showing 15 of 492 blogs
Global, Global 
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Dutch Emergency Response System The Netherlands is a genuinely safe country with low crime rates and rare violent crime. However, when emergencies occur, th...
Where to live in Bordeaux: Best Neighborhoods for Expats
Tips & Guides
Paris, France Expats moving to Bordeaux may not know much about it beyond its world-class wines. However, this ancient city in the southwest of France has plenty to offer, fr...
Finding Dentists in Thailand: Guide for Expats
Tips & Guides
Bangkok, Thailand Thailand has a thriving dental tourism industry, with Bangkok and other tourist areas catering to foreigners who seek good, inexpensive dental care and treatmen...
Women’s healthcare in Belgium
Tips & Guides
Brussels, Belgium Women’s health services vary from country to country, and when you move somewhere new, it can be a challenge to get to grips with how the system works in your n...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Moment Everything Branches OffThe Dutch secondary school system is genuinely confusing at first glance. Having grown up in the British system with its relat...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Account That Unlocks Dutch Life Opening a Dutch bank account was among my first tasks upon arriving in the Netherlands, and I quickly learned why: without o...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Why Retire in the Netherlands? The Netherlands might not be the obvious retirement choice – sunnier neighbors like Spain, Portugal, and France typically attract...
Life insurance in Germany: Complete guide for expats
Tips & Guides
Berlin, Germany German life insurance costs €10-50/month for term coverage depending on age and health. Essential for dependents. Term life (Risikolebensversicherung) vs whole life options.
David Miller 17
Amsterdam, Netherlands 13% of Dutch births occur at home, highest in developed world. Safe for low-risk pregnancies under midwife supervision. Transfers happen in 15-20% of first births.
Why is Switzerland so rich?
Tips & Guides
Bern, Switzerland The Switzerland of today might be known for its banking industry and favorable tax system, but the country’s wealth is actually rooted in innovation. Still, ...
Moving to the Dordogne: Essential Checklist for Expats
Tips & Guides Paris, France The Dordogne, in the southwest region of Aquitaine, has been attracting expats since the 1960s – not just vast numbers of les Anglais (hence the ‘Dordognesh...
Dependent’s pass: family visas in Singapore
Tips & Guides
Singapore, Singapore If you are an international resident or new citizen in Singapore, you may want your spouse or children to immigrate and live with you long-term. Your family mem...
Kevin Lim 16
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Call 112 for all emergencies in Luxembourg (police, ambulance, fire). English operators available. Healthcare covered by CNS insurance with 80-88% reimbursement.
Thomas Weber 26
How to tailor your CV for different countries
Tips & Guides Global, Global CV vs resume depends on country: US prefers 1-2 page resumes, UK/Europe uses 2-3 page CVs. Photo requirements vary. Match format to target country expectations.
