Community Blogs

London, United Kingdom

• Sep 3

As an expat arriving in the UK, you’ll face all sorts of unique challenges in your everyday life. From knowing where to buy postage stamps to finding your...

Priya

Paris, France

• Sep 3

If you don’t want to become a naturalized citizen, but you do want to stay in France for at least another decade, the permanent residence card is the way to...

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Sep 2

Expats know that life in a different country can be lonely at times. That’s why dogs, cats, rodents, and reptiles make excellent friends, keeping you company...

Bern, Switzerland

• Sep 2

Similar to other central and eastern European countries, Switzerland has a mainly continental climate with four seasons each year. This includes a gener...

Ingrid

Lisbon, Portugal

• Sep 2

Nestled on the rugged Atlantic coast, the compact country of Portugal is something of an overlooked gem when it comes to European adventures. However, if...

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Sep 2

When thinking about studying abroad, Luxembourg might not be the first place that occurs to you. Tertiary education in the country is still in its infan...

Thomas W

Global, Global

• Sep 2

Have you ever wondered why some people who move to work in a different country are called expats while others are called immigrants? The labels don’t re...

The Expat Collective

Rome, Italy

• Sep 1

Watching TV or listening to the radio in Italian can bring a glimpse of a new culture and teach you a new language. You can also keep up with the latest...

Marco R

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Sep 1

Dating in Saudi Arabia is a secretive affair and looking for romance in this highly conservative Kingdom is difficult, but not impossible. This helpful article...

Fatima Hassan

Vienna, Austria

• Sep 1

Whether you’re moving into a trendy apartment in the heart of Vienna‘s hippest districts, or a family home in the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck, one...

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Berlin, Germany

• Sep 1

Many expats and foreign investors move to Germany or look to the country from abroad with the goal of making their money work harder. From savings accounts and...

David Miller

Brussels, Belgium

• Sep 1

Sport plays an integral part of life in Belgium. Home to one of the most famous Formula One Grand Prix, cycling and tennis champions such as Eddy Merckx...

Sophie

Pretoria, South Africa

• Sep 1

Whether you’re a seasoned migrant or new to the adventure, getting settled in a new culture can be challenging and time-consuming. However, knowing whic...

Canberra, Australia

• Sep 1

This guide to income tax in Australia explains all about your filing requirements, as well as touching on topics such as tax rates and tax refunds. It also...

James O

Global, Global

• Sep 1

Women need air miles to improve their international career prospects, but the first challenge many ambitious women face is getting an assignment in the first...

The Expat Collective