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Warsaw, Poland In 1802, 5,280 Polish soldiers were sent to suppress Haiti's revolution but many defected after witnessing slavery, fighting alongside revolutionaries instead. Dessalines declared Polish allies would be Black citizens with full rights—an extraordinary 1804 act of racial solidarity. Learn about their descendants in Cazale today.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Healthcare in the Netherlands: What Actually WorksHonestly, when I arrived in the Netherlands, I was nervous about healthcare. Healthcare systems in different c...
Warsaw, Poland Polish White Eagle: crowned white eagle on red, dating to Lech's legend (~960 AD). Communists removed crown 1944-1990. Restored immediately after communism fell as sovereignty symbol.
Warsaw, Poland The Catholic Church survived communism in Poland because 95% of Poles stayed Catholic. Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit sparked Solidarity and ended communist rule by 1989.
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg When moving to Luxembourg, you might consider buying somewhere to live. However, properties in Luxembourg can be very expensive, so it’s important to think care...
Thomas Weber Amsterdam, Netherlands The Dutch Education System: A Parent's Practical GuideWhen I first arrived in the Netherlands six years ago, I didn't have children. Now I do, and understanding...
Warsaw, Poland The Polish Winged Hussars were the elite heavy cavalry of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 16th-18th centuries, achieving fame for their devastating charge at the 1683 Battle of Vienna where approximately 3,600 cavalry broke a massive Ottoman siege.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Most Canadian tax software (TurboTax, H&R Block, UFile) cannot properly handle a departure return with deemed disposition — the exit tax triggered when you cease to be a Canadian resident. Canadians emigrating to Mexico from Alberta or elsewhere need a cross-border CPA specialist familiar with T1161, the Canada-Mexico tax treaty, and SAT registration.
Berlin, Germany Germany is the richest country in the European Union (EU). Its comfortable living standards attract tens of thousands of expats each year. However, life in Germ...
David Miller 
Global, Global Finally, after a likely long and arduous decision-making process, you are moving abroad. You’re ready to experience life as an expat. Maybe you haven’t thought ...
Warsaw, Poland Poland is 86.9% Catholic with the world's largest generational divide in faith: only 26% of under-40s attend weekly Mass vs. 55% of those over 40.
Bern, Switzerland Switzerland has strict quotas for foreign workers moving to the country, although one option is to become self-employed as a freelancer, sole trader or director...
Ottawa, Canada As an expat your life insurance needs may look a little different to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Your decisions may be dictated by how long you p...
Warsaw, Poland Janusz Kamiński: Polish-born cinematographer won 2 Oscars (Schindler's List 1994, Saving Private Ryan 1999), nominated 5 more times, Spielberg's cinematographer since early 1990s. Distinctive style: diffused lighting, desaturated color, natural light, influenced countless filmmakers.
Rome, Italy Italy’s enduring appeal, photo opportunities, and tranquil pace of life are enough to make anyone think about emigrating there permanently. Italians take the ti...
Marco Rossi 
