Community Blogs

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 4

Living in Luxembourg comes with plenty of perks, and access to quality healthcare is one of them. But before you can book that doctor’s appointment or get a...

Thomas W

London, United Kingdom

• Aug 4

You can invest in the UK in a number of ways, from opening up a high interest savings account to buying stocks and shares or purchasing property. The country...

Priya

Tokyo, Japan

• Aug 4

Japan has a sophisticated financial services sector that includes an array of banks (銀行). If you relocate there, you can open an account with a Japanese or...

tokyolife

Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 4

Although it may be small, Belgium is a diverse, culturally enriched country. Indeed, from the Dutch-speaking community in Flanders to the French speakers in...

Sophie

Singapore, Singapore

• Aug 3

For expats who have found ‘the one’ in Singapore, marriage may be something to consider. Although the Lion City requires couples to complete various...

sglife

Global, Global

• Aug 3

When you’re ready to take the plunge while moving to a new country, a lot of things can cause anxiety during the first few days. You might feel anxiety about...

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