Community Blogs

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 11

If you’re a recent arrival in Germany, you’ll want to stay connected with friends and family wherever they are in the world. This is why getting a German...

David Miller

17

Doha, Qatar

• Jul 11

Visiting a hospital can be a stressful, frightening experience, and doubly so if you are living in a foreign country. Fortunately for expats in Qatar, this t...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

9

Washington, United States

• Jul 11

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

Diego Esperanza

14

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 10

South Africa celebrates Christmas in summer with outdoor braais, beach days, and carols by candlelight. Expect festive traditions blending African, European, and colonial influences.

Rachel Ndlovu

18

Global, Global

• Jul 10

Ever dreamed of writing French poetry? Or maybe you simply want to open a bank account in Dutch? Whatever you want to do, learning the local language can make...

The Expat Collective

17

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 10

The Expat Family Adoption Journey Expat couples increasingly consider international adoption as their pathway to family building. Whether due to infertility,...

The Expat Collective

9

Doha, Qatar

• Jul 10

With this in mind, it is important to get to grips with how politics work, including the structure of the government in Qatar, the electoral system, and voting...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

14

Europe

• Jul 10

Did you know the English Channel is only around 35 kilometers wide at its narrowest point? Considering the drama of airport security, unhealthy in-flight...

The Expat Collective

8

Paris, France

• Jul 9

When moving to France, understanding the country’s financial rules and regulations can be one of the biggest challenges. You’ll be expected to pay income taxes...

Olivia Martin

18

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 9

Certain types of insurance in Belgium become compulsory once you become an official Belgian resident. This guide explains which types of cover are necessary...

Sophie Van Den Berg

15

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 9

When you move to Thailand (ประเทศไทย), and you plan on working or doing business, you’ll need to have a national tax ID number (หมายเลขประจำตัวผู้เสียภาษี )....

Lisa Thompson

15

Global, Worldwide

• Jul 9

Why Relocation Agencies Matter for Expat Moves When you accept an international assignment, the excitement quickly gives way to overwhelm. Selling your home,...

The Expat Collective

15

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 9

If you are an expat living or working in Portugal, opening a Portuguese bank account will make things easier when it comes to receiving your salary and paying...

Maria Santos

4

Vienna, Austria

• Jul 9

If you are looking to relocate to Austria, you will be pleased to know that there are many options when it comes to housing in the beautiful alpine haven....

Emma Fischer

15

Rome, Italy

• Jul 9

Although Italy’s constitution guarantees the civil rights of all citizens, the country offers limited specific protections for LGBT+ individuals and lags...

Marco Rossi

22