The education system in Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal Learning how to navigate a country’s education system can be challenging for many expat parents. Depending on your child’s age, education in Portugal can...
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Bern, Switzerland Tipping etiquette varies across the world and, as an expat, it can be difficult to know when it’s appropriate, optional, or downright necessary. This is even...
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Doha, Qatar Whether you’re living there or only visiting, Qatar has numerous holidays that you need to keep in mind. These can be a great opportunity to experience Qatari...
Global, Worldwide Why International Curriculum Matters for Expat Children High-quality education enriches children's lives. In today's globalized, interdependent world,...
Rome, Italy Fortunately, expats can access a wide range of fixed- and variable-rate mortgage options in Italy, with no legal restrictions on foreign borrowers. However,...
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Europe Brits are boorish, the French flatter, Scandinavians play it cool, and Italians get intimate. Everyone flirts, but how to flirt depends largely on our culture...
Madrid, Spain Whether you’re living in Spain or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of Spain’s public holidays (known as dias festivos or vacaciones) and key...
International airports in Switzerland
Expat Life Bern, Switzerland Switzerland is conveniently located in the center of Europe, making the country’s airports popular launching points for travel within the continent as well a...
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Brussels, Belgium One of the first challenges expats often face when moving to a new country is finding a way to stay fit. Fortunately, there are plenty of gyms in Brussels to...
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Global, Worldwide Debunking the Adult Language Learning Myth Many believe learning languages as adults is impossible. Linguist Steven Pinker suggests the language instinct...
How to buy a house in London: Step-by-Step Guide
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London, United Kingdom With more than 8. 6 million residents, London is a huge metropolis with residents from all over the world. As the hub for the UK’s economy, politics and...
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Singapore, Singapore Whether you’ve just arrived or have been in Singapore for years, you might be ready to stop renting and settle down more permanently. If you’re not buying a...
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Bangkok, Thailand If you find yourself in an emergency in Thailand, you can call 191 to ask for help, even if you don’t speak Thai. The country also has many 24-hour numbers...
Pretoria, South Africa Not every commute is easy to make by public transportation in South Africa, but it’s certainly possible in many urban areas. Whether you’re taking the train ...
Swiss school holidays in 2025–2026
Tips & Guides Bern, Switzerland School breaks are the perfect time to have fun and quality time with your children. For parents, knowing these dates is crucial for planning holidays, family...
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