Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 25

The Dutch Emergency Response System The Netherlands is a genuinely safe country with low crime rates and rare violent crime. However, when emergencies occur, th...

Paris, France

• Mar 25

Expats moving to Bordeaux may not know much about it beyond its world-class wines. However, this ancient city in the southwest of France has plenty to offer, fr...

olivia

Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 24

Thailand has a thriving dental tourism industry, with Bangkok and other tourist areas catering to foreigners who seek good, inexpensive dental care and treatmen...

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 24

Women’s health services vary from country to country, and when you move somewhere new, it can be a challenge to get to grips with how the system works in your n...

Sophie

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 24

The Moment Everything Branches OffThe Dutch secondary school system is genuinely confusing at first glance. Having grown up in the British system with its relat...

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 24

The Account That Unlocks Dutch Life Opening a Dutch bank account was among my first tasks upon arriving in the Netherlands, and I quickly learned why: without o...

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 24

Why Retire in the Netherlands? The Netherlands might not be the obvious retirement choice, sunnier neighbors like Spain, Portugal, and France typically attract...

Berlin, Germany

• Mar 23

German life insurance costs €10-50/month for term coverage depending on age and health. Essential for dependents. Term life (Risikolebensversicherung) vs whole life options.

David Miller

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 22

13% of Dutch births occur at home, highest in developed world. Safe for low-risk pregnancies under midwife supervision. Transfers happen in 15-20% of first births.

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 22

The Switzerland of today might be known for its banking industry and favorable tax system, but the country’s wealth is actually rooted in innovation. Still, ...

Ingrid

Paris, France

• Mar 22

The Dordogne, in the southwest region of Aquitaine, has been attracting expats ­since the 1960s, not just vast numbers of les Anglais (hence the ‘Dordognesh...

olivia

Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 22

If you are an international resident or new citizen in Singapore, you may want your spouse or children to immigrate and live with you long-term. Your family mem...

sglife

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 22

Call 112 for all emergencies in Luxembourg (police, ambulance, fire). English operators available. Healthcare covered by CNS insurance with 80-88% reimbursement.

Thomas W

Global, Global

• Mar 21

CV vs resume depends on country: US prefers 1-2 page resumes, UK/Europe uses 2-3 page CVs. Photo requirements vary. Match format to target country expectations.

The Expat Collective

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 21

Only 20% of Britons live in the countryside despite 80% dreaming of it. Village life is warm, eccentric, centered on pubs and post offices. Expensive property.

Priya