Community Blogs

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 26

Poland's most common surnames: Nowak (201k+, means "new"), Kowalski (135k, blacksmith), Wiśniewski (108k). The -ski suffix was noble/land ownership, now democratized. Surnames change by gender: Lewandowski→Lewandowska.

jamesmitchell

Doha, Qatar

• Feb 26

Although mortgages are still a relatively new option for expats in Qatar, more foreigners are using them to finance property purchases in designated zones. If y...

London, United Kingdom

• Feb 26

The UK has long been one of the major financial centers of Europe. Residents have a number of different banks to choose from, each offering various packages tai...

Priya

Berlin, Germany

• Feb 25

Fortunately for expats, transferring money overseas in Germany is a fairly straightforward process. That said, there are several factors that you need to keep i...

David Miller

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 25

For most expats, Belgium might not be the obvious choice as a retirement destination. However, with its central location in Europe, beautiful historic cities, a...

Sophie

Rome, Italy

• Feb 25

Expats who opt for mobile banking in Italy can access various on-the-go financial services. If you’re always traveling or out and about, mobile banking gives yo...

Marco R

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 25

Explore Poland's magnificent castles including Malbork (world's largest brick castle at 21 hectares), Wawel Royal Castle where Polish kings were crowned, and fairytale Moszna with 99 turrets - medieval fortresses telling centuries of defensive history.

jamesmitchell

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 25

Why Dutch Hospitals Are ExcellentAfter six years in the Netherlands, I can confidently say that the country has one of Europe's best healthcare systems. The Net...

Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 25

Finding work in Switzerland as an international can be exciting, especially since many roles in finance, IT, and pharmaceuticals use English as the working lang...

Ingrid

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

• Feb 25

Colectivos in Playa del Carmen start at just 10 pesos for local rides within the city and go up to 80 pesos ($5 USD) for longer routes like Tulum. They run every 2-5 minutes along the Riviera Maya corridor, making them the cheapest way to travel between Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Akumal. This complete guide covers routes, prices, and how to use them like a local.

carlosmendoza

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 25

Polish flag: white over red stripes from legend of Lech's white eagle against red sunset. Survived partitions and communism. Official red: #dc143c.

jamesmitchell

Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 25

If you call the sunny shores of South Africa your new home and earn income, from salaries, investments, rental properties, freelance earnings, or something els...

Madrid, Spain

• Feb 24

Spain’s workers are well looked after. Spanish labor laws set proper standards and offer robust protections to ensure employee safety, well-being, and job secur...

Emily Johnson

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 24

Ptasie Mleczko (chocolate marshmallow), Krówki (fudge), Prince Polo wafers - Poland's iconic candies. Find at Żabka, Biedronka, or Wedel shops in Warsaw.

jamesmitchell

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 24

If you’re looking for jobs in Brussels, you’ll find an international workplace, a multilingual environment, and plenty of jobs for multi-skilled workers. There ...

Sophie