Guide to finding a job in Switzerland in 2026
Tips & Guides
Bern, Switzerland Finding work in Switzerland as an international can be exciting, especially since many roles in finance, IT, and pharmaceuticals use English as the working lang...
Tips & Guides
Showing 15 of 934 blogs
Bern, Switzerland 
How to Use Colectivos in Playa del Carmen Like a Local
Tips & Guides
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Colectivos in Playa del Carmen start at just 10 pesos for local rides within the city and go up to 80 pesos ($5 USD) for longer routes like Tulum. They run every 2-5 minutes along the Riviera Maya corridor, making them the cheapest way to travel between Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Akumal. This complete guide covers routes, prices, and how to use them like a local.
Warsaw, Poland Polish flag: white over red stripes from legend of Lech's white eagle against red sunset. Survived partitions and communism. Official red: #dc143c.
Pretoria, South Africa If you call the sunny shores of South Africa your new home and earn income – from salaries, investments, rental properties, freelance earnings, or something els...
Spanish employment law and labor rights
Tips & Guides
Madrid, Spain Spain’s workers are well looked after. Spanish labor laws set proper standards and offer robust protections to ensure employee safety, well-being, and job secur...
Warsaw, Poland Ptasie Mleczko (chocolate marshmallow), Krówki (fudge), Prince Polo wafers - Poland's iconic candies. Find at Żabka, Biedronka, or Wedel shops in Warsaw.
Finding jobs in Brussels: Complete Guide
Tips & Guides
Brussels, Belgium If you’re looking for jobs in Brussels, you’ll find an international workplace, a multilingual environment, and plenty of jobs for multi-skilled workers. There ...
Setting up internet, TV, and home phone in Japan
Tips & Guides
Tokyo, Japan Your first week in Japan will be a whirlwind of getting started with renting or buying a home, opening a bank account, and setting up utilities. In addition ...
Sarah Tanaka 25
Portuguese family and spouse visas
Tips & Guides
Lisbon, Portugal As you plan your big move to Portugal, you might be considering bringing your family along. In many cases, a family member is allowed to join you if you’re stud...
Maria Santos 23
Playa del Carmen, Mexico No car needed in PDC: Walking (5th Ave), bicycles (flat terrain), colectivos (45 pesos Cancun/Tulum every 10-15min), taxis (40-100 pesos). Car ownership = parking hassles, traffic, costs.
Warsaw, Poland Pan Tadeusz is Poland's national epic - a 10,000-line poem every Pole memorizes. Written in 1834 exile, it defines Polish identity. Essential cultural knowledge for expats.
Moving with an overseas shipping company
Tips & Guides
Global, Global When physically moving your belongings abroad, there are three options available: leave with nothing, leave with something, or relocate all of your furniture an...
Permanent residence in South Africa
Tips & Guides Pretoria, South Africa South Africa has a sizable expat population, many of whom have settled in the country with no plans to return to their home country or move elsewhere. Long-term...
Warsaw, Poland Polish beer culture spans from Żywiec Jasne Pełne lager (brewed with pure spring water) to legendary Żywiec Porter and a thriving craft scene reviving historical styles like Grodziskie smoked wheat beer - part of 1,000+ years of brewing tradition.
How to open a bank account in France in 2026
Tips & Guides
Paris, France Opening a bank account in France will make local payments easier if you are living and working in France. For some transactions, such as renting or buying Frenc...
