Community Blogs

Ottawa, Canada

• Apr 3

While property taxes in Canada are relatively moderate compared to some European countries, foreign buyers face significant upfront surcharges.For more informat...

Nathan Hargrove

28

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Apr 3

Moving to Saudi Arabia with kids? Find welcoming international schools offering British, American, and IB programs with caring teachers and supportive communities.

Fatima Hassan

32

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Apr 3

Healthcare standards in Luxembourg are good, with most general medical needs met through the country’s public health system. This includes women’s healthcare...

Thomas Weber

33

Paris, France

• Apr 3

There are many avenues to finding employment in France

Olivia Martin

37

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 3

Only in the Netherlands can you have a monkey up your sleeve or use the wrong leg to get out of bed

James Van Der Berg

30

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

The Dutch Mortgage Market TodayAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've navigated the mortgage landscape and can tell you it's more accessible than many expect

James Van Der Berg

47

Rome, Italy

• Apr 2

As an international moving to Italy, you will undoubtedly have a lot going on in your life

Marco Rossi

33

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

Should You Even Learn Dutch?Let me be direct: you'll survive in the Netherlands speaking only English

James Van Der Berg

33

Pretoria, South Africa

• Apr 2

South Africa's history is a complex tapestry of indigenous cultures, colonial conquest, racial segregation, and ultimately, a remarkable transition to democracy

Rachel Ndlovu

33

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 2

Compared to many other countries, Portuguese schools have fewer school holidays throughout the year, but have a longer-than-average summer break.For more inform...

Maria Santos

39

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 1

The Intensive Dutch Course QuestionWhen I first arrived, everyone suggested I do an intensive course

James Van Der Berg

33

Bangkok, Thailand

• Apr 1

The Thai banking system can be bewildering to both newcomers and born-and-raised citizens

Lisa Thompson

37

Madrid, Spain

• Apr 1

With the state of the world as it is, you may want to shut the curtains, take cover under a blanket, and watch reruns of La que se avecina. But, unfortunately, ...

Emily Johnson

43

Brussels, Belgium

• Apr 1

Foreign nationals who want to visit or join a close family member living in Belgium can do so using the family reunification procedure. This procedure can be us...

Sophie Van Den Berg

38

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 31

The UK remains a very popular place to look for work, especially in London – a booming national and international business hub. While competition can be intense...

Priya Sharma

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