Community Blogs

Madrid, Spain

• Sep 1

You might be surprised how many unique traditions can be found in Spain during the Christmas season. It’s an exciting time for expats living in the country to...

Emily Johnson

Paris, France

• Aug 31

If you’re moving to France with children, you’ll find many high quality international schools across the country that cater to the needs of expat families....

olivia

Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 31

Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries, so it might come as no surprise that it’s home to some of the world’s mega-rich. Of the 2,755 wealth...

Ingrid

Global, GLOBAL

• Aug 31

Preparing for Your Journey Home An increasing number of people spend time living abroad for work or pleasure, though not everyone sees themselves as a...

The Expat Collective

Doha, Qatar

• Aug 31

Whether you’ve just arrived or lived in Qatar for years, knowing how to find medical help when you need it makes life a lot easier. The country has a strong...

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 31

Whether you’re living in the UK or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the British public holidays, otherwise known as bank holidays. This is...

Priya

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 30

Life insurance is intended to offer financial security for people left behind when a policy holder dies. You may want a life insurance policy to make sure your...

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 30

One of the best things about moving abroad is exploring your new home country with your tastebuds. However, upon arriving in Spain, you’ll soon realize ...

Emily Johnson

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Aug 30

When moving to Saudi Arabia, you may notice how little interaction citizens have with the country’s political system. Political parties and democratic debate...

Fatima Hassan

Rome, Italy

• Aug 30

There’s no better way to learn a language than by moving to Italy and immersing yourself in the local culture and society. That said, just a basic ciao doesn’t...

Marco R

Vienna, Austria

• Aug 30

Austria’s grandiose capital might be more famous for its opulent palaces and historic coffee houses than its local bar scene, but that’s not to say ther...

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Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 30

Belgium might be a small country, but the benefits of listing it as your official home are huge. Belgian citizenship allows you access to social welfare, vote,...

Sophie

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 29

After six years of living in Berlin, I've fallen in love with the German language's ability to capture complex emotions and situations in single words. ...

David Miller

Europe

• Aug 29

“I love trains, but I never take them. I’m always in too much of a hurry to get where I’m going so I can start my vacation.” It’s a common refrain from many...

The Expat Collective

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 29

As a British expat living in Barcelona, I find the Spanish royal family fascinating, particularly when compared to our own royals back home. After five years...

Emily Johnson