Paris, France Can a foreigner buy a car in France, and if so, how? This guide covers all you need to know. Plus we’ll touch on how These services can help expats and resident...
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How to get a Spanish driving license
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Madrid, Spain Getting your driver’s permit in Spain is very straightforward. You’ll need to know the rules of the road, pass a driving and medical test, and bada bing, you’re...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Dutch Physiotherapy SystemAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've been impressed by the quality and accessibility of physiotherapy here. According to 2020 ...
Paris, France If you’re an expat arriving in France, you’ll be pleased to know that you can easily stay connected in your new home. France has excellent 4G coverage and an...
Children’s healthcare in Italy
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Rome, Italy Among expat parents’ most pressing concerns is how they will find healthcare for their child when moving abroad. Between a different language, customs, and h...
The Hague, Netherlands The Hague: International City by the SeaThe Hague is one of my favorite Dutch cities despite often being overlooked. It's home to the United Nations' Internatio...
EHIC: The European Health Insurance Card explained
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Europe The European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – is a vital card for European citizens and residents traveling within any member country of the European Union (EU...
Utrecht, Netherlands Discovering Utrecht's Hidden Gem Status When I first visited Utrecht three years ago, I expected a smaller, quieter version of Amsterdam. What I found instead w...
How to open a bank account in the US
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Washington, United States 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...
Tokyo, Japan 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...
Bern, Switzerland 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...
Becoming a freelancer (Freiberufler) in Germany
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Berlin, Germany 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...
The expat community in Zurich
Expat Life Bern, Switzerland Pristine Switzerland’s largest city is synonymous with financial services, insurance, and a great quality of life. Zurich has all the entertainment and cultural...
Singapore’s waste management system
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Singapore, Singapore 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...
Accessing mental health services in Italy
Tips & Guides Rome, Italy 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...
