Community Blogs

Paris, France

• Sep 19

If you’re an expat living in France, switching on your TV or radio could open up a whole new world for you. Not only will you be able to pick up some of the ...

olivia

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 18

Switzerland is particularly beautiful around Christmastime, with festive lights adding a charming aesthetic to alpine villages. There are plenty of ways to g...

Ingrid

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

Pretoria, South Africa

• Sep 18

Any South African worth their (braai) salt will tell you that boerewors, rugby, and sunny skies are the essentials of a proudly African braai. Add tangy pota...

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 18

Portugal offers affordable childcare from €350-€1,800/month for private nurseries, with 90 days paid maternity leave and subsidized public options available.

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

Rome, Italy

• Sep 18

Poste Italiane is Italy's primary postal service, offering banking, insurance, and broadband services alongside mail delivery across 12,000+ locations.

Marco R

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 17

Spain’s dating scene is full of energy and surprises, and no two experiences are the same. Whether you’re swiping right on apps, mingling at social events, or...

Emily Johnson

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

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 17

Whether you’re voting, following the news, or just need to distract yourself from the rollercoaster ride our world is in, knowing who’s in power (and why! ) is...

viennalife

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...

Tokyo, Japan

• Sep 17

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, boasting very low crime rates. However, the country is prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes,...

tokyolife

Multiple Countries, Global

• Sep 17

A Lesson in Cultural Humility My first day teaching English in Japan, a student addressed me as "Teacher" rather than by name. I gently corrected her,...

The Expat Collective

Global, Global

• Sep 17

Job fairs and career expos are popular events for job hunters, although job seekers need to ensure they maximize their opportunities when meeting recruitment...

The Expat Collective