Community Blogs

Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 1

Poland mountains rival Alps: High Tatras reach 2,499m, Morskie Oko glacial lake, alpine routes. Carpathians offer gentler trails. Zakopane is gateway town.

James Crawford

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Global, Global

• Mar 1

New York is repeatedly ranked as the most expensive city in the world. So where could you go to make your euro – or rupee or dinar – go further? We took the agg...

The Expat Collective

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Warsaw, Poland

• Mar 1

Polish folk costumes by region: Kraków (red + gold embroidery), Łowicz (bold geometric), Góralskie (black-white intricate). Each identifies origin, carries centuries of meaning.

James Crawford

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Global, Global

• Mar 1

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has implications for anyone traveling between the UK and any of the EU member states. It also impacts the si...

The Expat Collective

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Rome, Italy

• Mar 1

With its majestic landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique customs, many internationals fall in love with Italy. The country offers a colorful way of life, from ...

Marco Rossi

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Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 28

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a Japanese passport is the most sought-after in the world as of 2023. No wonder many expats living permanently in J...

Sarah Tanaka

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

• Feb 28

The Sunday tianguis is the best local source for fresh Caribbean lobster in Playa del Carmen — plus how to buy direct from fishermen and make a morning run to Puerto Morelos.

Sofia Martinez

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Feb 28

Working in Luxembourg is an attractive option for an increasing number of expats. However, before you start searching for your dream job in the Grand Dutchy, yo...

Thomas Weber

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 28

Traditional Polish dishes: pierogi (potato-cheese/sauerkraut-mushroom dumplings pan-fried with onions), bigos (multi-meat hunter's stew simmered for days), żurek (fermented rye soup in bread bowls), Krakowska kiełbasa, dark rye bread, 12-dish Wigilia Christmas feast.

James Crawford

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Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 28

In Switzerland, income tax is levied by federal government (30%), cantons (40%), and municipalities (30%) with progressive rates from 0-11.5% federally, varying by canton and location.

Ingrid Vogler

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 28

Wojtek was a 440-pound Syrian brown bear who served as an enlisted Polish Army sergeant in WWII, carrying ammunition at the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944.

James Crawford

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Doha, Qatar

• Feb 28

Getting vaccinated in Qatar is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are free ...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

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Singapore, Singapore

• Feb 28

EUR accounts in Singapore are available from digital providers and banks including DBS, UOB, HSBC, and Standard Chartered for daily transactions, savings, and international payments.

Kevin Lim

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 27

Healthcare in South Africa can feel like choosing between two worlds. Public clinics offer affordability and open doors to everyone, but often at the price of l...

Rachel Ndlovu

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 27

Stańczyk: Poland's legendary 16th-century court jester who used humor to criticize power. Immortalized in Matejko's 1862 painting at Warsaw's National Museum.

James Crawford

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