Community Blogs

Rome, Italy

• Jun 23

Italy is a country bursting with culture. Whether you are exploring its rich culinary landscape or attending a typical Italian festival, there are plenty of...

Marco R

32

Paris, France

• Jun 23

Moving to France is a grand adventure but finding the right property can involve a fair amount of legwork. There are certain rules to renting housing in...

olivia

37

Bern, Switzerland

• Jun 23

For many expats, the Swiss can seem like tough nuts to crack. However, if you’re a recent arrival in Switzerland, then what better way to get under the skin...

Ingrid

33

London, United Kingdom

• Jun 23

Most homes in the UK are already connected to water, electricity and gas. However, this is not guaranteed in every situation.

Priya

42

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jun 23

Whether you’re moving into a rural villa on the beautiful Algarve or relocating to a city center apartment in Porto’s trendiest neighborhood, you’ll still...

International, Global

• Jun 22

Cross-border banking enables transfers between accounts in different countries, with fintech solutions now offering transfers up to 8 times cheaper than banks.

The Expat Collective

234

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 22

Germany offers a wide range of mental health services, from psychotherapy and psychiatric care to specialized clinics and support groups. Public health...

David Miller

37

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 22

We’ll cover both how to open an account and which banks are best for expats and non-residents. Plus, because a bank isn’t the only option for a business...

Emily Johnson

33

Singapore, Singapore

• Jun 22

Singapore’s healthcare system makes finding a doctor easy, whether you need a quick consultation or a specialist’s expertise. We’ll explain what you need to ...

sglife

47

Madrid, Spain

• Jun 22

If you’re moving to Spain, don’t let worries about removals distract you from dreaming of sunshine and siestas. Although moving your household to a new count...

Emily Johnson

30

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jun 22

Visa logistics can be confusing, no matter the country, especially if your visa application relies on someone else’s immigration status. Fortunately,...

Global, Global

• Jun 22

Moving abroad presents challenges including language barriers, culture shock, high costs, pace adjustments, and maintaining relationships.

The Expat Collective

42

Brussels, Belgium

• Jun 22

Belgium leads Europe in digital banking adoption, with 69% of Belgians using online banking—well above the EU average of 54%.

Sophie

35

Berlin, Germany

• Jun 21

German is the second most widely spoken language in the European Union, serving as an official language in six countries with over 100 million native speakers.

David Miller

53

Paris, France

• Jun 21

France has evolved from Celtic Gaul through Roman rule, medieval kingdoms, and revolutionary change to become one of Europe's leading powers.

olivia

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