Community Blogs

Lisbon, Portugal

• Oct 16

There are many options when it comes to sending your belongings to Portugal, including land, sea, and air freight. And while arranging this can feel like a d...

Pretoria, South Africa

• Oct 16

If you’re moving to Africa’s southernmost country, getting your belongings to your new home is likely high on your to-do list. Helpfully, South Africa has se...

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 16

Austria offers high-quality mental healthcare through its public health system, with access to psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and specialist clinics. While...

viennalife

Bern, Switzerland

• Oct 15

In Switzerland, inheritance tax rules and what you pay often vary depending on which canton you live in. Alongside preparing for your retirement in Switzerla...

Ingrid

Singapore, Singapore

• Oct 14

Singapore may be renowned for its public transport, but it’s also home to some very scenic drives. And if you want to explore the island by road, you’ll need...

sglife

Global, Global

• Oct 14

Many would-be expats, going without the benefit of being recruited by a multinational, score high marks on having the little things prepared to work abroad. ...

The Expat Collective

Lisbon, Portugal

• Oct 13

Football in Portugal Golf courses in Portugal Portuguese horse riding Tennis in Estoril Watersports in Portugal A trip to the Azores Vocabulary ...

Doha, Qatar

• Oct 13

Simultaneously one of the most difficult and rewarding languages to learn, Arabic is spoken by millions the world over and is the official language of Qatar....

Brussels, Belgium

• Oct 12

When relocating to Belgium, one of the first things you’ll need to do in your new home is to connect the utilities. This includes getting connected to electr...

Sophie

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 12

Spain has a long and distinguished history of quality higher education and boasts some of the world’s most esteemed universities. As a result, the country at...

Emily Johnson

Paris, France

• Oct 12

Looking forward to your first Christmas, or Noël as the French call it, in France? There’s no better way to join the festivities in your new home than by a...

olivia

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 12

So you’re relocating to Japan? It’s a hugely exciting prospect, but there’s so much to consider. The adventure starts before you’ve even reached Japan, rese...

tokyolife

Bern, Switzerland

• Oct 11

There are many pros and cons to living in Switzerland. While taxes and everyday costs are generally expensive, the country offers many benefits for expats. A...

Ingrid

Berlin, Germany

• Oct 11

Many expats rent temporary housing when they move to Germany. This might be because they are on a temporary work assignment, or they want to test the waters ...

David Miller

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Oct 10

There is a lot to love about Luxembourg. Not only does it have a rich history and high wages, but it also has good quality public healthcare, including denta...

Thomas W