Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Sep 5

Just like expatriation, repatriation has its psychological phases that are unexpected and daunting. Most notably, encountering reverse culture shock when...

The Expat Collective

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Doha, Qatar

• Sep 5

The people in Qatar come from all walks of life, with over 88% of the population holding non-Qatari citizenship. A diverse community made up of locals, ...

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 5

While the Swiss healthcare system is renowned for being one of the best in Europe, it’s also one of the most expensive. It may seem complicated at first with a...

Ingrid

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 5

When renting a property in Portugal, there are several things to consider. After choosing where you want to live, you’ll need to look at your budget and how ...

Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 5

There are lots of factors to consider when you start thinking about primary schools in Belgium. Perhaps you want to find a school where your child can be...

Sophie

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 5

Portugal’s mental healthcare system has improved significantly in recent years, with growing public awareness and expanded access to psychological and...

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 4

Germany’s tax system is comprehensive, covering various types of taxes including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), property tax, and business tax. Resi...

David Miller

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Paris, France

• Sep 4

France is a wonderful place to live. Although smaller than the American state of Texas, it is the largest country in the European Union. So, it’s hardly...

olivia

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Tokyo, Japan

• Sep 4

If you’re a budding entrepreneur moving to Japan, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s possible to set up your own business. You’ll have plenty of options...

tokyolife

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Washington, United States

• Sep 3

The US has a very well developed banking system with many different banks to choose from, and an excellent range of products and services. However, it’s not...

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 3

With the cost of living as it is, your finances can have a big impact on your quality of life. Luckily, workers in Spain earn a reasonable living. The country...

Emily Johnson

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Sep 3

Saudi Arabia is a sprawling desert nation with a conservative people and culture. But while it can seem intimidating at first, it’s important to keep in mind...

Fatima Hassan

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Paris, France

• Sep 3

If you’re moving to France or already renting there, you might be thinking about buying your own home. When looking into purchasing property, it’s a good ide...

olivia

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Paris, France

• Sep 3

If you don’t want to become a naturalized citizen, but you do want to stay in France for at least another decade, the permanent residence card is the way to...

olivia

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Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 2

Similar to other central and eastern European countries, Switzerland has a mainly continental climate with four seasons each year. This includes a gener...

Ingrid

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