Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 19

The School Choice DilemmaOne question I hear repeatedly from newly arrived expat families is the same one I asked myself six years ago: should we put our childr...

James Van Der Berg

12

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

So, you’re bringing new life into the world – or thinking about it. Congratulations! With the right research, preparation, and support, having a baby in Saudi A...

Fatima Hassan

28

Pretoria, South Africa

• Mar 19

South Africa is a melting pot of cultures and languages, and the political landscape is just as broad and diverse as the country and its population. Similar to ...

Rachel Ndlovu

16

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

New expats should be aware that opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia can be a long process. Therefore, they might want to budget enough cash to tide them o...

Fatima Hassan

17

Worldwide, Global

• Mar 19

Why Financial Planning Becomes Critical for Expat FamiliesExpatriate finances are uniquely complicated. Your wealth and assets sit suspended between two countri...

The Expat Collective

20

Doha, Qatar

• Mar 18

With people from all over the globe living on this peninsula, you’ll find a range of options within the education system in Qatar. From various languages of ins...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

24

Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 18

Hospitals in Thailand consist of public and private entities, which anyone in Thailand can access. However, newcomers to Thailand mainly receive medical care th...

Lisa Thompson

16

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 18

If you live and work in the UK, learning how pensions work can help you plan a secure retirement in the UK. The UK pension system has traditionally ranked highl...

Priya Sharma

21

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 18

Whether you’re getting to grips with Geneva or locating to Lugano, everyday life in Switzerland can be a challenge for new arrivals. However, luckily, there are...

Ingrid Vogler

26

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 17

Moving to a new country like Luxembourg is exciting. From exploring the local museums and restaurants, to simply getting around your nearest supermarkets in Lux...

Thomas Weber

24

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 17

Why the Dutch Take Insurance Seriously With roughly a quarter of the Netherlands below sea level, it's no wonder the Dutch are insurance-conscious. They spend a...

James Van Der Berg

26

Rome, Italy

• Mar 17

This guide walks through the basics – although you’ll also require professional support to navigate any tax questions you may have about your own unique situati...

Marco Rossi

29

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 17

Is the Netherlands a Good Place to Have a Baby?After six years in the Netherlands, I can confidently say that yes, it's an excellent place to be pregnant and gi...

James Van Der Berg

16

Europe

• Mar 17

It can be demoralizing, wading through streams of listings, uploading reams of applications and motivation letters, into what feels like a black hole. But lo...

The Expat Collective

24

Paris, France

• Mar 17

Whether you need a visa to live and work in France depends on your residence status, nationality, and the type of work you’ll be hired to do. Discover what work...

Olivia Martin

21