Community Blogs

Lisbon, Portugal

• Oct 7

You’ve made the main decision to live in a foreign country. Having chosen Portugal, it’s clear that you’ve made an excellent choice. In our architectural and...

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 6

Japan’s healthcare system makes accessing doctors easy and efficient, whether you need a quick consultation or a specialist’s expertise. From choosing the ri...

tokyolife

Berlin, Germany

• Oct 5

We proudly present you with a practical summary (with some practical jokes in it) of what our interview partners from the past six months have told us about ...

David Miller

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 5

Once you enter the world of bureaucracy, you start to hear phrases such as ‘official translations’ and ‘authenticating and legalizing’ your documents. This g...

Emily Johnson

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 5

School breaks are the perfect time to have fun and quality time with your children. For parents, knowing these dates is crucial for planning holidays, family...

viennalife

Rome, Italy

• Oct 4

Relocating yourself and your family to another country can be a logistical challenge. There are many factors to consider, including what to take, how to ship...

Marco R

Singapore, Singapore

• Oct 3

When you’re new to the Singaporean job market (because you graduated or you just moved there), you’ll want to know how your salary compares to others. In the...

sglife

Global, Global

• Oct 3

Being unable to communicate with a doctor is one of the most frustrating things you could experience in a foreign country. When you need to find healthcare a...

The Expat Collective

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Oct 2

Expats have a lot to manage when moving to Luxembourg. There may be visas to get, homes to find, cultural nuances to navigate, and new places to explore. But...

Thomas W

London, United Kingdom

• Oct 2

With house prices increasing over the past few decades, renting has become popular across the UK. It is a more affordable and flexible option and a practical...

Priya

Brussels, Belgium

• Oct 2

This guide explores the different ways you can receive money from abroad in Belgium. We’ll look at costs, security and convenience so you can choose the opti...

Sophie

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 2

After five years living in Barcelona, I've come to appreciate how refreshingly open Spanish society is about sexuality and personal expression. Coming from B...

Emily Johnson

Paris, France

• Sep 29

France is well known for its strong investment in physical healthcare, but when it comes to mental health, the picture is more complicated. For expats, findi...

olivia

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 29

Primary schools in the United Kingdom can be state-funded or independent, offering parents plenty of choices. However, a new resident may find the education ...

Priya

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Sep 29

With Luxembourg’s healthcare system being one of the best in Europe, and no restrictions on foreigners getting a mortgage in Luxembourg, the Grand Duchy is a...

Thomas W