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Singapore, Singapore Sadly, Singapore’s human rights have not moved as fast as its economic progress over the past half a century or so. Although the country performs quite well in ...
Kevin Lim 
Vienna, Austria Austria has one of the highest concentrations of sustainable housing in the world. Therefore, if you are looking to move there, you can rest assured that you wi...
Emma Fischer 
Lisbon, Portugal If you plan to study in Portugal, you’ll need to organize a few things, including applying for a student visa. That is, if you need it because separate rules ap...
Maria Santos 
Amsterdam, Netherlands What Is the Cito Toets?When I first heard about the Cito exam, I thought the Dutch had invented yet another confusing standardized test. But after six years her...
Madrid, Spain If you’re thinking about moving to Europe, there are few countries that set imaginations racing quite like Spain. This lively corner of the continent truly has ...
Ottawa, Canada If you’re planning to purchase a property in Canada as a local resident, expat, or foreign investor, you’re in for an exciting – but sometimes daunting – time. ...
Berlin, Germany If you’re moving to Germany with children in tow, you’ll find that the German education system consists of many quality local schools as well as a number of pri...
David Miller Amsterdam, Netherlands The Cito exam tests 167,000 Dutch primary school pupils annually in February with 290 questions on language, math, and world orientation. Scores range 500-550 points (avg 535). Teacher recommendations matter more than test scores for secondary school placement.
Brussels, Belgium This guide to wills and estates in Belgium includes advice on: Wills and estates in Belgium Inheritance law in BelgiumApplicable foreign inheritance laws in ...
Global, GLOBAL Financial literacy helps expats handle foreign taxes, currency exchange, international banking, retirement planning. Common challenges: double taxation, currency risk, credit access. Use both home and local advisors.
Pretoria, South Africa Main English news in South Africa: Daily Maverick, Mail & Guardian, eNCA, News24. Access international via DStv (BBC, CNN), streaming, VPNs. Expat platforms: SAPeople, expat groups.
Global, Global Ancient temples tamed by unruly jungles. Pristine ribbons of white sand lapped by turquoise seas. Glistening metropolises that pulse with life around the clo...
Paris, France From the soaring mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees to the chic streets of Paris and everything in-between, France truly does have something for everyone. An...
Madrid, Spain Find eye doctors in Spain through public healthcare (GP referral), private clinics, optical chains like Alain Afflelou. Public covers surgery, not glasses. Eye exams cost €20-120, glasses €80-300.
Vienna, Austria When moving to a new country, it’s always a good idea to make a solid plan of what you will need to accomplish within your first week in Austria. That way, y...
Emma Fischer 
