Community Blogs

London, United Kingdom

• Jul 15

Home insurance in the UK protects against fires, water damage, and burglary. Building insurance covers structures (average £111/year), contents insurance covers belongings (£57/year). Combined policies save £27 annually.

Priya

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 15

Yes, nearly half of Swiss households have pets, but strict laws apply. Dogs must be microchipped (only European country requiring this), and social animals like guinea pigs cannot be kept alone.

Ingrid

Global, GLOBAL

• Jul 15

Yes, reverse culture shock is often harder than regular culture shock because it's unexpected. You discover both you and your home culture changed. Top challenges: no one listening, alienation, inability to apply skills gained abroad.

The Expat Collective

Bangkok, Thailand

• Jul 14

For engaged expats, it doesn’t get much more romantic than a wedding (งานแต่งงาน: meaning decoration work party) in Thailand. With its diverse landscapes and...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Jul 14

Getting vaccinated in South Africa is a pretty straightforward procedure. And, although the county doesn’t have a mandatory vaccination schedule, vaccines are...

Lisbon, Portugal

• Jul 14

One of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal boasts a complex history alongside dramatic landscapes, stunning beaches, fascinating museums, and exquisite ...

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 14

When you’re moving to Japan, you’ll need to have health insurance to find treatment in the Japanese healthcare system. At some point, you may visit a hospital...

tokyolife

Tokyo, Japan

• Jul 14

Childcare (育児) is an important consideration for parents (親) all around the world, and Japan is no exception. However, the country is unique in that it has a...

tokyolife

Ottawa, Canada

• Jul 14

There’s no specific inheritance tax in Canada, but that doesn’t mean that no tax is paid on the estate of a deceased person. As with most tax matters, the...

Nathan H

Global, Global

• Jul 14

Found a school for children after a fresh move abroad? That’s definitely worth celebrating, but that’s not the only learning you need to concern yourself with....

The Expat Collective

Paris, France

• Jul 13

Your health is one of the most important things to factor into any move abroad, especially if you’re retired, have children, or require proof of coverage for...

olivia

Berlin, Germany

• Jul 13

Germany has a strong automobile industry and main residents own and drive cars on a regular basis. As in other European countries, you will need to be covered...

David Miller

Bern, Switzerland

• Jul 13

Although the Swiss healthcare system is highly regarded, it is also an expensive system. Therefore, as an expat moving to the country, it is important to...

Ingrid

Brussels, Belgium

• Jul 13

Navigating the healthcare system in a new country can be challenging, especially when it comes to sexual health issues since different cultures have different...

Sophie

Madrid, Spain

• Jul 13

When moving to a country as exciting as Spain, there can be a lot to get your head around. From finding somewhere to live to finding a job that you love, there...

Emily Johnson