Community Blogs

Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 12

Belgium is renowned for producing some of the best chocolate in the world. In fact, it produces a whopping 172,000 tons of it every year and boasts more than...

Sophie

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 12

Despite having an unfair reputation for poor oral health, British people report having relatively healthy teeth. Dental care is of a high standard, but...

Priya

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 12

Dating in Switzerland can be a slow burn, a bit like melting cheese for the perfect fondue. You’ve got to be patient, punctual, and prepared to play the long...

Ingrid

Singapore, Singapore

• Sep 12

The city-state of Singapore is one of the world’s smallest countries. However, it packs considerable cultural diversity within its borders, its global...

sglife

Paris, France

• Sep 12

If you want to enroll your child(ren) in a French primary school, there are a few things you need to consider. For example, whether you want to send them to a...

olivia

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Sep 11

If you’re an EU expat living in Luxembourg, you can choose between Luxembourg’s laws of succession of those of your home country. This guide to wills in...

Thomas W

Global, GLOBAL

• Sep 11

Finding Your Safe and Welcoming Home Abroad Working overseas brings many rewards, from experiencing new cultures to advancing your career. But making the dec...

The Expat Collective

Berlin, Germany

• Sep 11

When you’re living in Germany, you’ll want to know when the public holidays are. Not only is it important for making special plans, but also because businesses...

David Miller

Global, Global

• Sep 11

When the time comes to leave your rental and move to a new home, the to-do list gets quite long. Follow our 10-step move out checklist to keep your sanity ,...

The Expat Collective

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 10

One of the wonderful things about retiring in Austria is the benefits the country offers its citizens. But before you consider spending your golden years in...

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Rome, Italy

• Sep 10

Taking care of your health is always a good idea, no matter where you live. However, internationals may need help navigating a new healthcare system when...

Marco R

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 10

Between the cheese, the chocolate, and the national penchant for punctuality, it can be easy to miss some of the details of working in Switzerland. However,...

Ingrid

Global, Global

• Sep 10

The economic uncertainty since the height of the global financial crisis has made life difficult for everyday savers. Due in part to the 2008 global financia...

The Expat Collective

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 10

Portugal is a popular destination for many its great places to visit, Portuguese food, and festivals in Portugal. However, foreigners retiring to Portugal...

Global, Global

• Sep 10

As cliché as it may sound, entering a new year inevitably prompts many of us to consider what we would like to accomplish in the months that lie ahead. But for...

The Expat Collective