Community Blogs

Pretoria, South Africa

• 18h ago

The South African banking system has its own quirks but has made significant strides in implementing new technologies in the last decade. However, the type o...

Brussels, Belgium

• 23h ago

This guide explains how the corporate tax system in Belgium works, including advice on the following: The corporate tax system in Belgium Who pays corpora...

Sophie

3

Singapore, Singapore

• 1d ago

Women in Singapore can access various health services catering to their specific needs. But what options are available to internationals? Singapore’s healthc...

sglife

3

Global, Global

• 1d ago

An increasing number of people spend time living abroad for work or pleasure, though not everyone sees themselves as a long-term immigrant. But when the time...

The Expat Collective

2

Berlin, Germany

• 1d ago

How will you and your children cope in a country where, to quote Mark Twain, “some words are so long that they have a perspective?” The German habit of creat...

David Miller

6

Vienna, Austria

• 2d ago

Work-life balance in Austria is easy to achieve. As a result, many expats find they have a more enjoyable quality of life when they move to the country. This...

viennalife

10

London, United Kingdom

• 2d ago

UK employment law protects workers with minimum wage (£8.91/hr for 23+), 28 days annual leave, and discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010.

Priya

7

Paris, France

• 2d ago

Vaccinations in France are available for all residents of the country; the French government provides a wealth of information about vaccinations. However, it...

olivia

3

Bangkok, Thailand

• 3d ago

Thailand is a popular place for expats, but finding a job that allows you to settle here can be challenging. However, there are opportunities for...

Tokyo, Japan

• 3d ago

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, boasting very low crime rates. However, the country is prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes,...

tokyolife

2

Multiple Countries, Global

• 3d ago

A Lesson in Cultural Humility My first day teaching English in Japan, a student addressed me as "Teacher" rather than by name. I gently corrected her,...

The Expat Collective

20

Global, Global

• 3d ago

Job fairs and career expos are popular events for job hunters, although job seekers need to ensure they maximize their opportunities when meeting recruitment...

The Expat Collective

11

Doha, Qatar

• 3d ago

Expats relocating to this tiny Gulf state will be pleased to discover that the local Qatari healthcare system provides a high level of service for all...

Washington, United States

• 3d ago

Taxes are one of the most important things to understand when moving to a new country. If you relocate and earn income abroad, you’ll likely have tax...

Berlin, Germany

• 3d ago

If you are living in Germany and want to fit in like a German local, there’s not better way than learning the local lingo. 1. Blau machen 2. Jemanden...

David Miller

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