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Amsterdam, Netherlands The Netherlands' Progressive Approach to Sexual HealthAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've witnessed firsthand the country's forward-thinking approach to se...
Berlin, Germany Foreigners working in Germany can choose from a wide selection of German banks, online banks, and international banks. This guide gives an overview of what to e...
David Miller 
Madrid, Spain Knowing which insurances are mandatory in Spain and tackling the paperwork to get Spanish insurance can be a challenge for those relocating to Spain. This artic...
London, United Kingdom Getting your head around the public transport system in a new country can be challenging. Whether you’re catching the bus to work or taking the train for a w...
Priya Sharma 
Singapore, Singapore Modern, efficient, well-to-do, and cosmopolitan. Singapore has all the trappings of the perfect expat sanctuary. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll fin...
Kevin Lim 
Bern, Switzerland In Switzerland, people will expect you to be on time to all meetings because that cliché about punctuality is true. That said, you also won’t leave for your lun...
Paris, France We owe the word etiquette to the French. It’s no wonder that etiquette and manners play a vital role when socializing in France; la politesse reigns supreme in ...
Europe Expect the European Union to continue setting the agenda on environmental and liberal issues. This follows a European election that broke a 40-year centrist str...
Doha, Qatar Qatar is certainly one of the more expensive countries in the Middle East. The cost of living – especially in the capital, Doha – is comparable to other major c...
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Understanding the education system in Luxembourg can be a daunting task; it can be more difficult if there’s a language barrier. However, you can choose from a ...
Thomas Weber Amsterdam, Netherlands Higher Education in the Netherlands After six years here, I've watched countless international students make the Netherlands their educational home. The country...
Bangkok, Thailand Driving is a great way to explore Thailand’s varied and beautiful landscape. Before you sit in the driver’s seat, you should familiarize yourself with local rul...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has 5 official public holidays in 2025: Founding Day (Feb 22), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 31-Apr 3), Arafah Day (Jun 5), Eid al-Adha (Jun 6-8), National Day (Sep 23). Dates based on lunar calendar.
Berlin, Germany 12.9% of Germany is foreign-born. High living standards and strong economy, but locals can be unfriendly. Excellent healthcare, education. High taxes offset by quality of life. HSBC ranks it 27th for expats.
David Miller 
Pretoria, South Africa SASSA administers social grants in South Africa - 14 million beneficiaries. Foreigners working legally must pay social security. UIF covers unemployment, maternity, illness. Older persons grants available to citizens.
