Community Blogs

Worldwide, Global

• Mar 5

The Reality of Dating Again as a Divorced ExpatDivorce is emotionally draining anywhere, but as an expat, the additional layer of distance from your support sys...

The Expat Collective

22

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 5

Luxembourg’s banks are world leaders in financial services, offering investment, multi-currency accounts, and offshore banking – what benefits can foreigners ge...

Thomas Weber

34

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 5

If you’re living in Belgium and have acquired Belgian citizenship, you’ll need to apply for the mandatory national identity (ID) card. In addition to this, you ...

Sophie Van Den Berg

33

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 5

Home of the Alps, Mozart, and the Wiener Schnitzel, Austria has much to offer adventurous expats. But, like anywhere in the world, when considering a big move, ...

Emma Fischer

29

Paris, France

• Mar 4

Whether you’re planning to have a baby in France or move to l’Hexagone with young children in tow, you’ll need a good grasp of the childcare system in your new ...

Olivia Martin

21

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 4

The 30% Ruling: Netherlands' Secret Weapon for Attracting TalentOne reason I've considered staying in the Netherlands long-term is the 30% ruling. If you're ski...

James Van Der Berg

27

Global, Global

• Mar 4

Many British expatriates gravitate back home for various reasons. Moving back to the UK can be daunting; it is important to plan ahead to protect any wealth whi...

The Expat Collective

20

Doha, Qatar

• Mar 4

Whether you want to send money to family back home or transfer part of your salary into an overseas savings account, you will find that international money tran...

Ahmed Al-Rashid

28

Berlin, Germany

• Mar 4

Searching for work in Germany as an international can feel like a big step, especially if you’re limited to jobs for English speakers. However, with a degree or...

David Miller

28

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 3

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the richest country in the Middle East. Its cost of living – especially in the two largest cities, Jeddah and Riyadh – is c...

Fatima Hassan

34

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 3

Understanding the Dutch Mental Healthcare SystemAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've learned that mental health support is available here, though the system...

James Van Der Berg

25

Canberra, Australia

• Mar 3

Can a foreigner buy a car in Australia, and if so, how? This guide covers all you need to know. Plus we’ll touch on how These services can help expats and resid...

James O'Connor

33

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 3

Switzerland is one of Europe’s most popular countries for expats – and it’s easy to see why. The compact nation is not only stunningly beautiful, but those who ...

Ingrid Vogler

30

Paris, France

• Mar 2

From the cute and quirky to the romantic and even risqué, some French terms of endearment convert perfectly to English, such as mon ange which means “my angel”....

Olivia Martin

25

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 2

International schools in the UK are diverse and offer British and country-specific curriculums, religious-based, or alternative education. Furthermore, they pro...

Priya Sharma

27