Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Feb 21

Finally, after a likely long and arduous decision-making process, you are moving abroad. You’re ready to experience life as an expat. Maybe you haven’t thought ...

The Expat Collective

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 21

Poland is 86.9% Catholic with the world's largest generational divide in faith: only 26% of under-40s attend weekly Mass vs. 55% of those over 40.

jamesmitchell

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Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 21

Switzerland has strict quotas for foreign workers moving to the country, although one option is to become self-employed as a freelancer, sole trader or director...

Ingrid

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Ottawa, Canada

• Feb 20

As an expat your life insurance needs may look a little different to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Your decisions may be dictated by how long you p...

Nathan H

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 20

Janusz Kamiński: Polish-born cinematographer won 2 Oscars (Schindler's List 1994, Saving Private Ryan 1999), nominated 5 more times, Spielberg's cinematographer since early 1990s. Distinctive style: diffused lighting, desaturated color, natural light, influenced countless filmmakers.

jamesmitchell

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Rome, Italy

• Feb 20

Italy’s enduring appeal, photo opportunities, and tranquil pace of life are enough to make anyone think about emigrating there permanently. Italians take the ti...

Marco R

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 20

Ralph Modjeski designed 40+ major American bridges including the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge in 1926 at 1,750 feet.

jamesmitchell

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Vienna, Austria

• Feb 20

Getting your money to the right place at the right time might be easier than ever in today’s high-tech world, but it is still important to know your options whe...

viennalife

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 19

Famous Poles: Copernicus (1473, heliocentric theory), Marie Curie (first woman Nobel, 2 sciences), Wałęsa (Solidarity), Kościuszko, Chopin (1810-1849), Mickiewicz.

jamesmitchell

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Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 19

The Belgian healthcare system provides free vaccinations in Belgium, although the system for getting these vaccinations can be somewhat confusing if you are unf...

Sophie

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Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 19

April 14, 966 AD: Mieszko I's baptism in Poznań transformed Poland from pagan tribes to Christian nation. Strategic statecraft aligning with Western Europe, gaining legitimacy, unifying tribes. Date 966 taught as Poland's true beginning.

jamesmitchell

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Feb 19

Whether you want to learn Portuguese before or after you relocate to Portugal, having a good grasp of the language will help make your transition into local lif...

Bangkok, Thailand

• Feb 18

Ever wondered how Thailand manages to keep life so relaxed, even when it comes to taxes? While the rules may be different from what you’re used to, once you kno...

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 18

The Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski transformed from Polish fantasy literature into a global phenomenon through CD Projekt Red's 50+ million selling video games and Netflix's series, proving Polish creativity competes globally in modern entertainment.

jamesmitchell

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Vienna, Austria

• Feb 18

Austria levies tax on all income above a €13,308 threshold from residents and non-residents living and working in the country. The government divides earning...

viennalife

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