Bern, Switzerland Popular Swiss festivals: Fasnacht Basel (Feb/Mar), Montreux Jazz (Jul), Zurich Street Parade (Aug), film festivals. Summer has most events. Major festivals need advance tickets, book hotels early.
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Global, Global Expats stay fit through local gyms (€20-150/month), outdoor activities, expat sports leagues, fitness apps, running clubs. Find communities via Facebook, Meetup, parkrun, CrossFit, Hash House Harriers.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has 5 official public holidays in 2025: Founding Day (Feb 22), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 31-Apr 3), Arafah Day (Jun 5), Eid al-Adha (Jun 6-8), National Day (Sep 23). Dates based on lunar calendar.
Bern, Switzerland In most of the world, the phrase “Swiss cuisine” often means just two things: cheese and chocolate. However, while these are two integral parts of the countr...
The Hague, Netherlands The Hague: International City by the SeaThe Hague is one of my favorite Dutch cities despite often being overlooked. It's home to the United Nations' Internatio...
Utrecht, Netherlands Discovering Utrecht's Hidden Gem Status When I first visited Utrecht three years ago, I expected a smaller, quieter version of Amsterdam. What I found instead w...
Rotterdam, Netherlands Rotterdam: A City Rising AgainAfter sustaining catastrophic damage during World War II, Rotterdam literally rose from the ashes and rebuilt itself as one of the...
Madrid, Spain The Spanish tend to live life to the fullest. Whether they are marking big moments or small, there is always a reason to celebrate in the land of fiestas. Of co...
Rome, Italy Whether you live here or are just visiting, it is a good idea to take note of Italy’s holidays. Many of the country’s official 12 public holidays are tied to th...
Rome, Italy For a relatively small country, Italy sure packs an array of climates, topographies, and cultures into its 20 regions. New arrivals to the country will disco...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Finding Your Amsterdam: Neighborhood GuideWhen I first considered living in Amsterdam, I thought neighborhoods were just neighborhoods. After six years here, I'...
London, United Kingdom British cuisine has a reputation for being (dare we say it) bland. But once in a while, you’ll find a gem that will make you feel like you’re being wrapped in a...
Paris, France Often referred to as the garden of France, the Loire Valley was once the stomping ground of French royalty and nobility. Today, however, it is one of the most p...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands has Europe finest museums despite 17 million population. Rijksmuseum features Dutch Golden Age art (22.50 euros). Van Gogh Museum has 200 paintings (20 euros). Museumkaart costs 65 euros annually for unlimited access to 400+ museums. Visit weekdays 10 AM-12 PM to avoid crowds.
Europe Jungfraujoch is Europe's highest railway station at 3,500m in Swiss Alps. Features Sphinx Observatory, ice palace, and spectacular views. Costs 200-240 CHF round-trip (discounts available). Bring warm clothes. Plan 6-8 hours total.
