Community Blogs

Canberra, Australia

• Jul 27

Life insurance is a way of taking care of your finances and looking after loved ones in the event of your death. It’s not compulsory in Australia, but many...

James O'Connor

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Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 27

Belgium celebrates Christmas differently in each region. Flanders and Wallonia share traditions like Christmas markets, midnight mass, and speculoos cookies with unique regional twists.

Sophie Van Den Berg

5

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 27

Yes, healthy eating is affordable in the UK. Shop at discount supermarkets, buy seasonal produce, cook in batches, and use these 6 strategies to cut costs by 30-40%.

Priya Sharma

4

Singapore, Singapore

• Jul 27

Getting Singaporean citizenship allows expats to fully integrate and unlock all the benefits offered to those living long-term in Singapore. Citizens enjoy...

Kevin Lim

3

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Jul 27

Luxembourg offers Europe's highest salaries, excellent quality of life, and multilingual culture. Expect high living costs (€2,500+/month) but strong expat infrastructure and EU opportunities.

Thomas Weber

5

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 26

Thailand is known as one of Asia’s most friendly places for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people (LGBTQ –...

Lisa Thompson

2

Rome, Italy

• Jul 26

From fancy Ferraris to modest Fiats, Italy is home to some of the world’s most famous car brands. And with such beautiful scenery to explore throughout the...

Marco Rossi

4

Paris, France

• Jul 26

When it comes to food, Paris is known for its famous literary cafés like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, and its many Michelin-starred restaurants. In fact,...

Olivia Martin

4

Vienna, Austria

• Jul 26

Austrian Post (Österreichische Post) operates efficiently with delivery Monday-Saturday. Standard letters cost €0.95 domestically, €1.95 EU. PO boxes and package lockers available nationwide.

Emma Fischer

5

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 25

Just over 40% of the Swiss population own their own homes, including plenty of expats who have relocated to Switzerland. If you’re a property owner in...

Ingrid Vogler

9

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 25

Driving in Portugal can seem a little scary at first. Knowing the facts can make this transition easier for you. Of course, the first step is getting a...

Maria Santos

13

Europe

• Jul 25

The Mobile Banking Revolution in Europe Mobile banking and payments have evolved dramatically in recent years—technologically and culturally. Europe is...

The Expat Collective

7

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 25

Anyone who is working in Spain must typically register and pay into social security, whether you are a Spanish citizen or an expat with a work visa. Workers in...

Emily Johnson

9

Global, Global

• Jul 24

Living abroad is full of adventure – new places, new people, and often, a lively social scene. But when nights out become a routine way to cope with stress or...

The Expat Collective

12

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 24

With almost as many smartphone users as people, you shouldn’t find it difficult to stay connected in Belgium. The country has excellent 4G coverage and a whole...

Sophie Van Den Berg

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