Community Blogs

Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 6

Switzerland is far richer in culture and traditions than the typical chocolate, cheese, and luxury watches that tourists love. To truly feel at home in a...

Ingrid

28

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 6

Whether you’re buying a long-term home or a holiday villa in Spain, you’ll be happy to hear that the country’s property market is relatively affordable...

Emily Johnson

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Berlin, Germany

• Aug 5

While German cuisine might be associated with two things – potatoes and sauerkraut – there is actually much more to it than meets the eye. In fact, the German...

David Miller

37

Paris, France

• Aug 5

France’s healthcare services are of a high standard, including its dental care. If you’re moving there, you’ll need to register with a dentist so you can make...

olivia

29

Vienna, Austria

• Aug 5

Expats thinking about having a baby in Austria will be pleased to know that the quality of care available throughout the country is exceptional. This is hardly...

viennalife

33

Global, Global

• Aug 5

Economically challenging times are giving rise to new ways of thinking when it comes to how idle things are used. Enter one of the most en vogue terms in...

The Expat Collective

23

Rome, Italy

• Aug 5

Italy is a beautiful country, and a great one to see by car. However, you’ll need to complete some administration before driving in Italy. One of the most...

Marco R

26

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 5

With the state of the world as it is, you may want to close the blinds, take cover under a blanket, and watch reruns of Undercover. But, unfortunately, no on...

Sophie

24

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 5

If you planning on having a baby or raising a child in Germany, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a wide range of affordable childcare options across ...

David Miller

25

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 5

The Portuguese healthcare system offers both public and private services. However, while expats living in the country can apply for state healthcare, some ch...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Aug 5

We give you the low-down on the best South African festivals so you start planning your social agenda, all year-round. January: Cape Town Minstrel Carnival...

Bern, Switzerland

• Aug 5

When it comes to LGBT+ rights and policies, Switzerland has historically lagged behind most of Western Europe. That said, since the 1940s, the country has been...

Ingrid

27

Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 5

Just because you’ve settled in Portugal doesn’t mean all your finances fit neatly into one currency. For many UK nationals and digital nomads who’ve settled in...

Madrid, Spain

• Aug 5

As the famous catchphrase from Monty Python goes, “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! ” But even fewer foreigners seem to expect a lack of religion in the...

Emily Johnson

22

Bangkok, Thailand

• Aug 4

Thailand is generally considered more affordable than many Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. How cheap the cost of living is, however,...