Community Blogs

Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 5

Learn how to write and execute wills in South Africa. Discover inheritance laws, estate planning, and tax requirements for expats with assets.

Vienna, Austria

• Feb 5

Austria offers top-tier universities with affordable tuition for international students. Explore programs in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, and specialist schools.

viennalife

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 4

Expat entrepreneurs in the Netherlands can maintain their tax benefits while launching a business. Learn how to structure your BV to keep the 30% ruling.

Europe

• Feb 4

Learn how to vote in European Parliament elections as an EU citizen living abroad with country-specific requirements and procedures.

The Expat Collective

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Mexico City, Mexico

• Feb 4

Tec Santa Fe has no on-campus housing (find via university office), brutal traffic (1.5-3 hrs rush hour), elite student body. New Jan 2026 train (Observatorio-Santa Fe-Toluca) makes central neighborhoods viable with ~1hr predictable commute. Contact exchange office for housing/buses.

sarah

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Mexico City, Mexico

• Feb 3

Teotihuacan during 13-hour layover: doable but risky (land <9am, Uber $30-50, 2-3 hours at site, 2.5+ hour return). Alternative: Templo Mayor, Museum of Anthropology.

sarah

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 3

Your complete guide to all taxes in the Netherlands, from income tax to property taxes and everything in between

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 2

Understand Dutch inheritance law, tax rates, exemptions, and strategies for planning your estate as an expat

London, United Kingdom

• Feb 2

If you want to study in the United Kingdom (UK), you might need to apply for a student visa. This is an immigration condition for undergraduate and postgraduate...

Priya

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Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 2

As with living in any country, you will need to work out whether it’s better for you to rent in Belgium or buy a Belgian property outright. According to the lat...

Sophie

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Mexico City, Mexico

• Feb 2

Mexico City's best street food: tacos al pastor, blue corn quesadillas at Plaza de Santo Domingo, tamales oaxaqueños. Top spots: Tacos Beto (Roma), La Esquinita del Pastor (Centro, 5 tacos ~69 pesos), El Vilsito volcano.

sarah

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Singapore, Singapore

• Feb 2

Expats moving to Singapore have plenty to organize in their early days. However, along with all the excitement of getting to know your new country, you should p...

sglife

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Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 2

Swiss business culture prioritizes punctuality, formality, and efficiency. Learn about hierarchy, etiquette, dress codes, and how to navigate professional life in Switzerland effectively.

Ingrid

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 1

A comprehensive guide to freelance tax obligations, deductions, registration, and strategies for self-employed workers

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 1

The Dutch tax system uses three boxes: Box 1 (income, 36.97-49.5%), Box 2 (shareholdings, 24.5-33%), and Box 3 (wealth, deemed return at 36%). File by May 1 via DigiD. The 30% ruling can save expats €10,000+ annually. Key deductions include mortgage interest and medical expenses.