Community Blogs

Canberra, Australia

• Jul 27

Life insurance is a way of taking care of your finances and looking after loved ones in the event of your death. It’s not compulsory in Australia, but many...

James O

Singapore, Singapore

• Jul 27

Getting Singaporean citizenship allows expats to fully integrate and unlock all the benefits offered to those living long-term in Singapore. Citizens enjoy...

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Jul 27

Luxembourg offers Europe's highest salaries, excellent quality of life, and multilingual culture. Expect high living costs (€2,500+/month) but strong expat infrastructure and EU opportunities.

Thomas W

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 26

Thailand is known as one of Asia’s most friendly places for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ ,...

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 25

Just over 40% of the Swiss population own their own homes, including plenty of expats who have relocated to Switzerland. If you’re a property owner in...

Ingrid

Europe

• Jul 25

The Mobile Banking Revolution in Europe Mobile banking and payments have evolved dramatically in recent years-technologically and culturally. Europe is...

The Expat Collective

Global, Global

• Jul 24

Living abroad is full of adventure, new places, new people, and often, a lively social scene. But when nights out become a routine way to cope with stress or...

The Expat Collective

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 24

Japan is a unique and beautiful country of contrasts, combining ultra-modernity with ancient tradition. With everything from neon-lit fast-paced cities to...

tokyolife

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 24

Everyone living and working in Germany must have health insurance, and it’s essential to have the right coverage so you can avoid pricey medical bills. The...

David Miller

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 24

BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) is South Africa's economic transformation policy. Companies earn scorecards (Level 1-8) affecting government contracts and corporate partnerships.

Washington, United States

• Jul 24

This means that new arrivals, expats and foreign residents need to know how to get modern banking solutions in the evolving US digital landscape. This guide...

Global, Global

• Jul 24

Gone are the days where it’s completely normal to speak only one language. Modern workplaces want more languages spoken in the office, and not just because...

The Expat Collective

Paris, France

• Jul 24

If you’re moving to France and considering a mortgage, you might be wondering how to secure financing. Getting a French mortgage as an expat can feel complex...

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 23

Learning how to navigate a country’s education system can be challenging for many expat parents. Depending on your child’s age, education in Portugal can...

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 23

Why International Curriculum Matters for Expat Children High-quality education enriches children's lives. In today's globalized, interdependent world,...

The Expat Collective