Community Blogs

Rome, Italy

• Aug 7

When moving to Italy, it can be helpful to pick up on the local language. Italian is wonderfully expressive and is full of colorful words and phrases. Many of...

Marco R

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 6

The costs of living globally have been rising in the past few years. UK government statistics show that the UK costs of living in particular rose by almost 10%...

Priya

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 6

This comprehensive guide gives you a clear roadmap to selling property in Belgium. You’ll find an overview of the legal obligations, practical steps to move...

Sophie

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 6

Whether you’re buying a long-term home or a holiday villa in Spain, you’ll be happy to hear that the country’s property market is relatively affordable...

Emily Johnson

Paris, France

• Aug 5

France’s healthcare services are of a high standard, including its dental care. If you’re moving there, you’ll need to register with a dentist so you can make...

olivia

Vienna, Austria

• Aug 5

Expats thinking about having a baby in Austria will be pleased to know that the quality of care available throughout the country is exceptional. This is hardly...

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Global, Global

• Aug 5

Economically challenging times are giving rise to new ways of thinking when it comes to how idle things are used. Enter one of the most en vogue terms in...

The Expat Collective

Rome, Italy

• Aug 5

Italy is a beautiful country, and a great one to see by car. However, you’ll need to complete some administration before driving in Italy. One of the most...

Marco R

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 5

With the state of the world as it is, you may want to close the blinds, take cover under a blanket, and watch reruns of Undercover. But, unfortunately, no on...

Sophie

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 5

The Portuguese healthcare system offers both public and private services. However, while expats living in the country can apply for state healthcare, some ch...

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 5

Just because you’ve settled in Portugal doesn’t mean all your finances fit neatly into one currency. For many UK nationals and digital nomads who’ve settled in...

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 5

As the famous catchphrase from Monty Python goes, “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! ” But even fewer foreigners seem to expect a lack of religion in the...

Emily Johnson

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 4

Living in Luxembourg comes with plenty of perks, and access to quality healthcare is one of them. But before you can book that doctor’s appointment or get a...

Thomas W

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 4

You can invest in the UK in a number of ways, from opening up a high interest savings account to buying stocks and shares or purchasing property. The country...

Priya

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 4

Japan has a sophisticated financial services sector that includes an array of banks (銀行). If you relocate there, you can open an account with a Japanese or...

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