Community Blogs

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 8

UK citizens heading off to New Zealand for business or leisure, and New Zealanders in the UK for work, travel or study, could benefit from having a UK based...

Priya

Global, Global

• Jul 8

Are you fed up with your home country’s high cost of living, lousy weather, and bad vibes? (Or maybe it’s less about the weather and more about the political...

The Expat Collective

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 8

Thinking of moving to Thailand for work? Then you’ll need to sort out a visa before you travel. This is usually fairly straightforward if you’ve already foun...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 8

If you relocate to South Africa and buy property or settle there long-term, it’s important to understand South African inheritance laws and tax. As a foreign...

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 8

If you’re looking for work in Japan or already found a job, it’s good to familiarize yourself with the existing labor laws. Newspapers from the Global North...

tokyolife

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 8

We’re looking at the most common options to receive money from abroad in Germany and comparing each option for the things that matter the most: cost, speed and...

David Miller

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 7

South Africa has a unique dual healthcare system with most expats opting for private health insurance to access higher-quality women's healthcare services.

Singapore, Singapore

• Jul 7

Women’s rights in Singapore have come a long way socially, politically, and economically since the creation of the Women’s Charter in 1961. In fact, the...

sglife

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Jul 6

As a parent, moving to another country can be daunting. Between language barriers and schools and doctors, it can easily feel overwhelming. Fortunately, for exp

Fatima Hassan

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 6

There are many types of property to buy in the UK, and many who move there choose to buy rather than rent. Prices vary greatly across the various countries and

Priya

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 6

Beginning in 2013, the Spanish Golden Visa (visa de oro) or investor visa (visado de inversor) offered legal residency in Spain in exchange for a significant in

Emily Johnson

Rome, Italy

• Jul 5

Moving with children to a new country is both daunting and fun. If you are considering Italy, there’s plenty to look forward to: the delicious food, the sunny w

Marco R

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 5

Whether you want to work for one of Germany’s big-name brands, or dream of joining a tech start-up in Berlin, understanding the local job market is key to your

David Miller

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 5

If you are moving to Spain and are considering investing in the country, you’ll be glad to know there are a variety of options available. From buying property t

Emily Johnson

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 4

Who doesn’t love receiving an old-fashioned hand-written letter? If you’re new to Thailand (ประเทศไทย), learning how to send and receive mail is likely on your