Community Blogs

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jun 14

Starting a career in South Africa as an expat offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and diverse job market. While the economy faces challenges, industries...

Washington, United States

• Jun 14

This guide walks through some important things to think about including how to choose a US credit card, and how to improve your credit score as a new...

Paris, France

• Jun 14

France has a high-quality healthcare system that includes a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services. And if you live or work in the country for...

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Ottawa, Canada

• Jun 14

For day-to-day money management, you may want to choose between opening an account with a Canadian bank, one of the big international providers, or a...

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Tokyo, Japan

• Jun 13

The International Baccalaureate (IB, 国際バカロレア) is perhaps the best-known of the international education boards, and many schools offer it in Japan. However,...

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Global, Global

• Jun 13

While many families send their children to local schools, an increased demand for a more globally oriented education has seen the spread of...

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Jun 12

With its stunning coastline, vibrant cities, and warm Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that Portugal is a popular destination for expats. But how...

Europe

• Jun 12

Recent European Parliament elections marked significant political shifts breaking 40 years of centrist dominance in European Union legislative bodies. Yet...

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Rome, Italy

• Jun 12

Renting is one of the first steps that expats moving to Italy will need to take, given that they will need a registered address in order to arrange...

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Madrid, Spain

• Jun 12

Accidents happen. Whether your water broke in the supermarket, or you stood up a little too quickly while over 30, you never know when you might need...

Emily Johnson

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 11

Germany boasts one of the highest qualities of life in the world. According to the 2023 Mercer Quality of Life Survey, six German cities make it into the...

David Miller

Singapore, Singapore

• Jun 11

As a newcomer to Singapore, you would want to get a local SIM card and set up your mobile phone quickly to keep in contact with family abroad and new...

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Bern, Switzerland

• Jun 11

When it comes to Swiss cities, Geneva is very unique. Along the shores of the crescent-shaped lake of the same name (in English, anyway), this compact world...

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 11

While some people can just switch countries at the drop of a hat, others will need a little bit more time to think things through. If you fall into the...

Paris, France

• Jun 11

France is a popular destination for retirees, with a large proportion of immigrants over the age of 55. So, if you spend your retirement there, you’ll be...

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