Community Blogs

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 21

We all need medical help from time to time. From finding a GP to understanding medical costs and language barriers, we outline everything you need to know ab...

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 21

Before you start house hunting, it’s important to get familiar with how mortgages work in Austria. The process is relatively straightforward, especially if ...

viennalife

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 21

From the first checkup to the last vaccine, Spain’s healthcare system offers consistent support for growing families. Routine appointments, dental care, deve...

Emily Johnson

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 21

Swiss boarding schools are well-known worldwide for their high academic standards, outstanding facilities, and international focus. Parents from all over the...

Ingrid

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 20

For many, one of the hardest things about moving abroad is being away from your loved ones. One way to overcome this is by moving your family to your new cou...

David Miller

Global, Global

• Sep 20

For expatriates whose finances are complicated by living away from their home countries, appropriate family financial planning advice on these matters is eve...

The Expat Collective

Pretoria, South Africa

• Sep 19

The South African banking system has its own quirks but has made significant strides in implementing new technologies in the last decade. However, the type o...

Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 19

This guide explains how the corporate tax system in Belgium works, including advice on the following: The corporate tax system in Belgium Who pays corpora...

Sophie

Singapore, Singapore

• Sep 19

Women in Singapore can access various health services catering to their specific needs. But what options are available to internationals? Singapore’s healthc...

sglife

Global, Global

• Sep 19

An increasing number of people spend time living abroad for work or pleasure, though not everyone sees themselves as a long-term immigrant. But when the time...

The Expat Collective

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 18

How will you and your children cope in a country where, to quote Mark Twain, “some words are so long that they have a perspective?” The German habit of creat...

David Miller

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 18

Work-life balance in Austria is easy to achieve. As a result, many expats find they have a more enjoyable quality of life when they move to the country. This...

viennalife

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 18

UK employment law protects workers with minimum wage (£8.91/hr for 23+), 28 days annual leave, and discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010.

Priya

Paris, France

• Sep 17

Vaccinations in France are available for all residents of the country; the French government provides a wealth of information about vaccinations. However, it...

olivia

Bangkok, Thailand

• Sep 17

Thailand is a popular place for expats, but finding a job that allows you to settle here can be challenging. However, there are opportunities for...