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Paris, France Expats moving to Bordeaux may not know much about it beyond its world-class wines. However, this ancient city in the southwest of France has plenty to offer, fr...
Bangkok, Thailand Thailand has a thriving dental tourism industry, with Bangkok and other tourist areas catering to foreigners who seek good, inexpensive dental care and treatmen...
Brussels, Belgium Women’s health services vary from country to country, and when you move somewhere new, it can be a challenge to get to grips with how the system works in your n...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Moment Everything Branches OffThe Dutch secondary school system is genuinely confusing at first glance. Having grown up in the British system with its relat...
Bern, Switzerland As an expat living in Switzerland, you’ll know just how important it is to keep in touch with your friends and family in your new home and elsewhere. Luckily, S...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Account That Unlocks Dutch Life Opening a Dutch bank account was among my first tasks upon arriving in the Netherlands, and I quickly learned why: without o...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Why Retire in the Netherlands? The Netherlands might not be the obvious retirement choice – sunnier neighbors like Spain, Portugal, and France typically attract...
Brussels, Belgium Brussels bars showcase UNESCO-recognized beer culture with hundreds of Belgian varieties. Traditional bars serve beer in proper glassware. Prices: €3-5 pilsners, €4-15+ specialties.
Berlin, Germany German life insurance costs €10-50/month for term coverage depending on age and health. Essential for dependents. Term life (Risikolebensversicherung) vs whole life options.
David Miller Amsterdam, Netherlands 13% of Dutch births occur at home, highest in developed world. Safe for low-risk pregnancies under midwife supervision. Transfers happen in 15-20% of first births.
Bern, Switzerland The Switzerland of today might be known for its banking industry and favorable tax system, but the country’s wealth is actually rooted in innovation. Still, ...
Paris, France The Dordogne, in the southwest region of Aquitaine, has been attracting expats since the 1960s – not just vast numbers of les Anglais (hence the ‘Dordognesh...
Rome, Italy Italy uses color-coded recycling bins with strict sorting rules. Improper disposal fines: €25-500. Requires biodegradable bags for organic waste. Check local comune rules.
Marco Rossi 
Singapore, Singapore If you are an international resident or new citizen in Singapore, you may want your spouse or children to immigrate and live with you long-term. Your family mem...
Kevin Lim 
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Call 112 for all emergencies in Luxembourg (police, ambulance, fire). English operators available. Healthcare covered by CNS insurance with 80-88% reimbursement.
Thomas Weber 
