Community Blogs

Washington, United States

• Mar 7

For day-to-day money management, you may want to choose between opening an account with a US bank, one of the big international providers, or a digital-only ser...

Diego Esperanza

33

Tokyo, Japan

• Mar 7

As an international, adjusting to a new culture and language can be challenging. Therefore, learning Japanese will be useful when negotiating your new life abro...

Sarah Tanaka

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 7

You may need a Switzerland student visa if you want to enroll in further or higher education in Switzerland. This guide explains the key aspects of this visa...

Ingrid Vogler

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 7

The German freelancer, or Freiberufler/Freiberuflerin, is a distinct type of worker. Not anyone can become one as it only applies to certain professions. Howeve...

David Miller

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 7

Pristine Switzerland’s largest city is synonymous with financial services, insurance, and a great quality of life. Zurich has all the entertainment and cultural...

Ingrid Vogler

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Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 6

Living a sustainable lifestyle is an increasing priority for people around the world. However, many will find that their home country is not as eco-conscious as...

Kevin Lim

33

Rome, Italy

• Mar 6

In Italy, the SSN offers mental health support ranging from therapy to psychiatric care, though the government allocates only a small percentage of healthcare f...

Marco Rossi

44

Madrid, Spain

• Mar 6

The good news is that Spain generally has a lower crime rate than most European countries. However, crime still occurs, so it’s worth knowing what to do when it...

Emily Johnson

30

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 6

With its high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and low taxes, it’s no wonder so many expats retire in Switzerland. Non‑working foreign nationals can re...

Ingrid Vogler

34

Pretoria, South Africa

• Mar 6

When moving to a new country, it can be daunting to learn the local tongue, especially in a country like South Africa, with 12 national languages. But worry not...

Rachel Ndlovu

31

Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 6

Rotterdam: A City Rising AgainAfter sustaining catastrophic damage during World War II, Rotterdam literally rose from the ashes and rebuilt itself as one of the...

James Van Der Berg

29

Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 5

Thailand has a unique and rich culture that differs from those found in many other parts of the world. While exciting, this can also make meeting other singles ...

Lisa Thompson

48

Vienna, Austria

• Mar 5

Austria’s high quality of life, stable economy, and stunning alpine landscapes make it a tempting prospect for property buyers. While the overall market cooled ...

Emma Fischer

33

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 5

CHF accounts are commonly used by people with financial ties to Switzerland or Liechtenstein, such as expats, cross-border workers, retirees, or anyone receivin...

Maria Santos

35

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

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