Community Blogs

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 11

Germany boasts one of the highest qualities of life in the world. According to the 2023 Mercer Quality of Life Survey, six German cities make it into the...

David Miller

Singapore, Singapore

• Jun 11

As a newcomer to Singapore, you would want to get a local SIM card and set up your mobile phone quickly to keep in contact with family abroad and new...

sglife

Bern, Switzerland

• Jun 11

When it comes to Swiss cities, Geneva is very unique. Along the shores of the crescent-shaped lake of the same name (in English, anyway), this compact world...

Ingrid

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jun 11

While some people can just switch countries at the drop of a hat, others will need a little bit more time to think things through. If you fall into the...

Paris, France

• Jun 11

France is a popular destination for retirees, with a large proportion of immigrants over the age of 55. So, if you spend your retirement there, you’ll be...

olivia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Jun 11

Due to religious conservatism, Saudi society does not openly discuss sexual healthcare and there are no services catering to the LGBT+ community. Moreover,...

Fatima Hassan

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 11

As the biggest economy in Europe and located in the center of the continent, Germany provides an attractive environment for foreign workers. However, those...

David Miller

London, United Kingdom

• Jun 11

Universities in the UK are well-known for their prestigious education and qualifications. For this reason, it is among the top choices for international...

Priya

Brussels, Belgium

• Jun 10

Multi currency accounts like business multi-currency service can help freelancers easily receive payments from international clients using local accout...

Sophie

Rome, Italy

• Jun 10

Whether you’re on a Roman holiday or you’re moving to Italy permanently, it’s important to be aware of the required shots ahead of time. Luckily,...

Marco R

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jun 9

Learning a foreign language can be challenging. However, it can feel downright intimidating when your new country has multiple official tongues, like South...

Brussels, Belgium

• Jun 8

Belgium’s standard of living is high and Belgian property prices are relatively lower than many neighboring countries and capital cities. However, high...

Sophie

London, United Kingdom

• Jun 8

Before you send or receive payments on behalf of your business, you’ll need a dedicated business account to allow you to manage your finances most...

Priya

Tokyo, Japan

• Jun 8

If you’ve just moved to Japan, sorting out your electricity (電気), gas (ガス), and water (水道) bills is probably just one task on a huge to-do list. The good...

tokyolife

Europe

• Jun 8

If you're working or living abroad across Europe, you're likely doing business in multiple countries with frequent travel between them. Knowing the traffic...

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