Community Blogs

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 9

When moving to a new country, getting your head around everyday life can be challenging. This is no different in Spain, with all its great beaches, bars, and...

Emily Johnson

27

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Aug 9

Due to the prohibition of alcohol, there isn’t much in the way of bars and nightclubs to explore in Saudi Arabia. Like in many strict Muslim countries, life...

Fatima Hassan

34

Pretoria, South Africa

• Aug 9

Moving to a new country is exciting. You’ll be learning the culture, food, and language of a new place. You will need to do a million things in your first...

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 8

Germany has a strong culture of insurance, and this stretches to protection for the home and belongings, too. Although no form of home insurance in Germany is...

David Miller

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 8

In 2015, comedian John Oliver called Luxembourg “France without all its cultural institutions. ” The political commentator rammed home his point by adding: “If...

Thomas W

27

Global, Global

• Aug 8

Just like other hobbies, there are certain things you first have to learn — and in this case, a misstep can mean lost money. For those who fancy themselves...

The Expat Collective

24

Washington, United States

• Aug 8

Opening an AUD account in the US can be a smart plan for Australians living in the US, international students, business owners and frequent travelers. Whether...

Paris, France

• Aug 8

Every language has them, words you cannot properly translate into English. They are the most interesting terms, because they often define parts of a country’s...

olivia

31

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 8

The Portuguese tax system can be confusing to navigate for foreign workers, especially if you’re setting up a self-employed business or conducting freelance...

Singapore, Singapore

• Aug 7

All foreign residents and Singaporean citizens must have an identification number to live in the island state. Most expats will only need a Foreign...

sglife

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Vienna, Austria

• Aug 7

If you are relocating abroad, it is important to know how the country handles crime when it comes to its citizens and those from abroad. And if you are looking...

viennalife

34

International, Global

• Aug 7

Maximizing Job Fair Opportunities for Expatriate CareersJob fairs and career expos represent excellent networking and employment-finding opportunities for ex...

The Expat Collective

27

Rome, Italy

• Aug 7

When moving to Italy, it can be helpful to pick up on the local language. Italian is wonderfully expressive and is full of colorful words and phrases. Many of...

Marco R

33

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 6

The costs of living globally have been rising in the past few years. UK government statistics show that the UK costs of living in particular rose by almost 10%...

Priya

29

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 6

This comprehensive guide gives you a clear roadmap to selling property in Belgium. You’ll find an overview of the legal obligations, practical steps to move...

Sophie

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