Community Blogs

Berlin, International

• Feb 21

The Expat Advantage in Higher EducationStudying abroad as an expat is fundamentally different from other study-abroad experiences. You're not taking a semester ...

The Expat Collective

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 21

The Dutch Education System: A Parent's Practical GuideWhen I first arrived in the Netherlands six years ago, I didn't have children. Now I do, and understanding...

James Van Der Berg

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Berlin, Germany

• Feb 21

Germany is the richest country in the European Union (EU). Its comfortable living standards attract tens of thousands of expats each year. However, life in Germ...

David Miller

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Global, Global

• Feb 21

Finally, after a likely long and arduous decision-making process, you are moving abroad. You’re ready to experience life as an expat. Maybe you haven’t thought ...

The Expat Collective

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London, United Kingdom

• Feb 21

British cuisine has a reputation for being (dare we say it) bland. But once in a while, you’ll find a gem that will make you feel like you’re being wrapped in a...

Priya Sharma

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Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 21

Switzerland has strict quotas for foreign workers moving to the country, although one option is to become self-employed as a freelancer, sole trader or director...

Ingrid Vogler

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Ottawa, Canada

• Feb 20

As an expat your life insurance needs may look a little different to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Your decisions may be dictated by how long you p...

Nathan Hargrove

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London, International

• Feb 20

The International MBA: More Than Just Another DegreeAs an expat professional, you understand something fundamental about global careers: credentials earned in o...

The Expat Collective

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Rome, Italy

• Feb 20

Italy’s enduring appeal, photo opportunities, and tranquil pace of life are enough to make anyone think about emigrating there permanently. Italians take the ti...

Marco Rossi

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Paris, France

• Feb 20

Often referred to as the garden of France, the Loire Valley was once the stomping ground of French royalty and nobility. Today, however, it is one of the most p...

Olivia Martin

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Vienna, Austria

• Feb 20

Getting your money to the right place at the right time might be easier than ever in today’s high-tech world, but it is still important to know your options whe...

Emma Fischer

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Madrid, Spain

• Feb 19

If you move to Spain, you’ll face many exciting challenges. From how to open a bank account to navigating public transport, certain aspects of life are essen...

Emily Johnson

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Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 19

The Belgian healthcare system provides free vaccinations in Belgium, although the system for getting these vaccinations can be somewhat confusing if you are unf...

Sophie Van Den Berg

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Feb 19

Whether you want to learn Portuguese before or after you relocate to Portugal, having a good grasp of the language will help make your transition into local lif...

Maria Santos

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Brussels, International

• Feb 19

The Bilingual Advantage: Dispelling MythsAs expat parents, you've probably heard the concern: Won't bilingual education confuse your child? Won't they delay lan...

The Expat Collective

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