Community Blogs

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 16

Austria offers high-quality mental healthcare through its public health system, with access to psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and specialist clinics. While...

viennalife

Bern, Switzerland

• Oct 15

In Switzerland, inheritance tax rules and what you pay often vary depending on which canton you live in. Alongside preparing for your retirement in Switzerla...

Ingrid

Singapore, Singapore

• Oct 14

Singapore may be renowned for its public transport, but it’s also home to some very scenic drives. And if you want to explore the island by road, you’ll need...

sglife

Global, Global

• Oct 14

Many would-be expats, going without the benefit of being recruited by a multinational, score high marks on having the little things prepared to work abroad. ...

The Expat Collective

Doha, Qatar

• Oct 13

Simultaneously one of the most difficult and rewarding languages to learn, Arabic is spoken by millions the world over and is the official language of Qatar....

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 12

Spain has a long and distinguished history of quality higher education and boasts some of the world’s most esteemed universities. As a result, the country at...

Emily Johnson

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 12

So you’re relocating to Japan? It’s a hugely exciting prospect, but there’s so much to consider. The adventure starts before you’ve even reached Japan, rese...

tokyolife

Bern, Switzerland

• Oct 11

There are many pros and cons to living in Switzerland. While taxes and everyday costs are generally expensive, the country offers many benefits for expats. A...

Ingrid

Berlin, Germany

• Oct 11

Many expats rent temporary housing when they move to Germany. This might be because they are on a temporary work assignment, or they want to test the waters ...

David Miller

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Oct 10

There is a lot to love about Luxembourg. Not only does it have a rich history and high wages, but it also has good quality public healthcare, including denta...

Thomas W

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 10

Children’s healthcare in Austria is universal and easily accessible, especially once you know how the system works. From regular check-ups and vaccines to de...

viennalife

Global, Global

• Oct 9

When moving to a new country, one of the first choices for many parents is where to educate their children. As well as deciding between private and public sc...

The Expat Collective

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Oct 8

Arabic is spoken by nearly half a billion people and is the official language of Saudi Arabia. Often richly poetic and sometimes even hilariously crass, it i...

Fatima Hassan

Canberra, Australia

• Oct 7

Understanding your tax obligations in Australia is essential. Pretty much anyone living and working in Australia must take action at tax time, even if your e...

James O

Paris, France

• Oct 7

Before moving abroad, all I knew were common French stereotypes but I couldn’t speak a word of French. I love other cultures and international environments b...

olivia