Community Blogs

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 15

When moving to a new country, it’s always a good idea to make a solid plan of what you will need to accomplish within your first week in Austria. That way, y...

Emma Fischer

28

Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 15

Moving to Singapore is a popular choice for expats, thanks to its superb standard of living and great job opportunities. As well as being one of Asia’s bigge...

Kevin Lim

41

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 15

Popular Swiss festivals: Fasnacht Basel (Feb/Mar), Montreux Jazz (Jul), Zurich Street Parade (Aug), film festivals. Summer has most events. Major festivals need advance tickets, book hotels early.

Ingrid Vogler

43

Doha, Qatar

• Mar 14

Qatar has hot desert climate. Summer (May-Sep) reaches 40-50°C with humidity. Winter (Nov-Mar) is mild 20-30°C - best time to visit. Minimal rainfall. Occasional sandstorms in spring/summer.

Ahmed Al-Rashid

34

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 14

Send money to Netherlands via bank wire (€15-40 fees), Wise/Remitly (0.5-2% fees), or SEPA (free/€1 for euros within EU). Transfers take 1-3 days. Personal fees not tax-deductible.

James Van Der Berg

28

Global, Global

• Mar 14

Expats stay fit through local gyms (€20-150/month), outdoor activities, expat sports leagues, fitness apps, running clubs. Find communities via Facebook, Meetup, parkrun, CrossFit, Hash House Harriers.

The Expat Collective

35

Paris, France

• Mar 14

Best Paris arrondissements: 5th/6th for charm, 7th for elegance, 11th/18th for affordability, 16th for families. Rent ranges €20-45+ per sqm monthly. Most areas safe for expats.

Olivia Martin

49

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 14

UK school holidays 2025-2026 vary by region and school. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland have different dates. Half-terms in Oct, Feb, May plus Christmas, Easter, summer breaks. Check your local school.

Priya Sharma

56

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 13

Austrian primary school starts at age 6 for 4 years. Public schools are free and teach in German. International schools offer English instruction. School day runs 8 AM to 12-1 PM.

Emma Fischer

35

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 13

For expats in Portugal, choosing the right credit card is an important step in managing day-to-day expenses and building financial stability. There is a wide ra...

Maria Santos

50

Ottawa, Canada

• Mar 13

This guide walks through some important things to think about including how to choose a Canadian credit card, and how to improve your credit score as a new arri...

Nathan Hargrove

35

Rome, Italy

• Mar 13

Whether you’re looking for a job in Italy or starting your own business, it helps to understand the norms and practices regarding business culture and etiquette...

Marco Rossi

38

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 13

Belgium’s healthcare system makes accessing doctors easy and efficient, whether you need a quick consultation or a specialist’s expertise. From choosing the rig...

Sophie Van Den Berg

29

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 13

Why Learn Dutch? Beyond the Practical Necessity When I first arrived, I thought I'd get by on English alone – everyone speaks it here, after all. But I quickly ...

James Van Der Berg

24

Tokyo, Japan

• Mar 13

If you’re living and working in Japan, you’ll probably want to know how much of your income and assets you must hand over to the government. Do you even need to...

Sarah Tanaka

48