Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Mar 4

Many British expatriates gravitate back home for various reasons. Moving back to the UK can be daunting; it is important to plan ahead to protect any wealth whi...

The Expat Collective

20

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 4

Best Warsaw day trips: Kraków (3hr train), Treblinka Memorial (2hr), Nieborów Palace (1hr), Giza Wildlife Reserve (30km). All accessible by train or car.

James Crawford

44

Doha, Qatar

• Mar 4

Whether you want to send money to family back home or transfer part of your salary into an overseas savings account, you will find that international money tran...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

28

Berlin, Germany

• Mar 4

Searching for work in Germany as an international can feel like a big step, especially if you’re limited to jobs for English speakers. However, with a degree or...

David Miller

28

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 3

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the richest country in the Middle East. Its cost of living – especially in the two largest cities, Jeddah and Riyadh – is c...

Fatima Hassan

34

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 3

Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) features a twelve-course meatless feast beginning when the first star appears. Traditions include breaking opłatek wafers, setting an extra place for guests, and hay beneath the tablecloth.

James Crawford

32

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 3

Understanding the Dutch Mental Healthcare SystemAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've learned that mental health support is available here, though the system...

James Van Der Berg

25

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 3

Polish people: hardworking, direct communication, family-centered, hospitable. Initially reserved but warm once you connect. Directness is honesty, not rudeness.

James Crawford

49

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 3

Switzerland is one of Europe’s most popular countries for expats – and it’s easy to see why. The compact nation is not only stunningly beautiful, but those who ...

Ingrid Vogler

30

Paris, France

• Mar 2

From the cute and quirky to the romantic and even risqué, some French terms of endearment convert perfectly to English, such as mon ange which means “my angel”....

Olivia Martin

25

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 2

Polish mythology: Perun (thunder god), Swaróg (fire deity), Veles (underworld god), Mokosh (fertility goddess). Pre-Christian beliefs before 966 AD. Influenced folk traditions, festivals, and modern Polish culture.

James Crawford

42

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 2

International schools in the UK are diverse and offer British and country-specific curriculums, religious-based, or alternative education. Furthermore, they pro...

Priya Sharma

28

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 2

Insurance is one of the main things to sort out when you move to a new country. Leaving valuable possessions and property open to risks such as theft or damage ...

Maria Santos

28

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 2

Moving to Poland requires obtaining appropriate visas (non-EU), registering for PESEL at municipal offices, and securing NIP for self-employment—PESEL is essential for banking and rentals.

James Crawford

32

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 1

Portugal has an advanced banking system, with its main banks linked up to its national Multibanco system, enabling customers to perform a range of actions from ...

Maria Santos

29