Community Blogs

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 13

Whether it’s a cute and practical Nissan or a spacious luxury Lexus, Japan (日本, Nihon/Nippon) has plenty to offer when it comes to buying a car (車, kuruma)....

tokyolife

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 13

Portugal requires health, car (third-party minimum), and home insurance (if mortgaged). Industry worth €11.6B with 73 companies. Court fees ~CHF 600, legal ~CHF 250-500/hr.

Paris, France

• Aug 13

Overall, the French healthcare system is good and highly subsidized, and additional private insurance is also available. Nonetheless, as an expat woman, you’ll...

olivia

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Berlin, Germany

• Aug 13

In Germany, you buy your own birthday cake, organize your own party, and never mention birthdays in advance (bad luck!). Single 30-year-olds must sweep stairs publicly. Here are all 7 rules.

David Miller

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Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 13

Divorce procedures in Switzerland vary by canton. Joint petitions can be finalized in months; contested divorces require 2 years separation. Court fees start at CHF 600 plus legal costs.

Ingrid

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Paris, France

• Aug 13

The growth of digital banking has been one of the most significant financial trends in Europe in recent years. France, one of Europe’s largest economies, has...

olivia

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Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 13

This guide includes a comprehensive guide on renovation options, including the legal obligations for property changes and maintenance, financing and loans....

Sophie

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London, United Kingdom

• Aug 12

Private health insurance in the UK is an option for those not able to access the National Health Service (NHS) or who want a greater choice of healthcare...

Priya

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Global, Global

• Aug 12

One of the biggest tests that a couple will ever face is being in a long-distance relationship. After all, keeping the fire burning and maintaining a strong...

The Expat Collective

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Madrid, Spain

• Aug 12

Immerse yourself in Spain's vibrant culture through spectacular festivals from tomato battles to religious processions. Discover celebrations across the nation.

Emily Johnson

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Singapore, Singapore

• Aug 12

Singapore offers freedom to explore by road, but vehicle ownership is among the world's most expensive due to COE costs, registration fees, and strict policies.

sglife

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 12

Authentic recipes of the Grand Duchy are simple, hearty, with roots in agrarian traditions and European influences. Discover Luxembourg's unique culinary culture.

Thomas W

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Aug 12

Football in South Africa has a huge following. The quality of the local game keeps improving, as demonstrated by the increasing number of South African players...

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 11

Eighty years ago, civil war broke out in Spain: a painful, bloody wound that has yet to heal. A dark period in Spanish history and a prelude to World War II,...

Emily Johnson

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Global, Global

• Aug 11

Moving abroad is full of new beginnings, and a little planning goes a long way. Whether you’re weeks away or just getting started, we’ll walk you through the...

The Expat Collective

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