Community Blogs

Paris, France

• Apr 3

There are many avenues to finding employment in France

olivia

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 3

Only in the Netherlands can you have a monkey up your sleeve or use the wrong leg to get out of bed

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

The Dutch Mortgage Market TodayAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've navigated the mortgage landscape and can tell you it's more accessible than many expect

Rome, Italy

• Apr 2

As an international moving to Italy, you will undoubtedly have a lot going on in your life

Marco R

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

Should You Even Learn Dutch?Let me be direct: you'll survive in the Netherlands speaking only English

Pretoria, South Africa

• Apr 2

South Africa's history is a complex tapestry of indigenous cultures, colonial conquest, racial segregation, and ultimately, a remarkable transition to democracy

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 2

Compared to many other countries, Portuguese schools have fewer school holidays throughout the year, but have a longer-than-average summer break.For more inform...

Global, Global

• Apr 2

Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad offers the perfect opportunity to blend tradition with a touch of global flair

The Expat Collective

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 1

The Intensive Dutch Course QuestionWhen I first arrived, everyone suggested I do an intensive course

Paris, France

• Apr 1

It’s no secret that the French are mad about cheese

olivia

66

Vienna, Austria

• Apr 1

Every country has its own quirks and it can be useful to understand these as an expat

viennalife

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Apr 1

The Thai banking system can be bewildering to both newcomers and born-and-raised citizens

Madrid, Spain

• Apr 1

With the state of the world as it is, you may want to shut the curtains, take cover under a blanket, and watch reruns of La que se avecina. But, unfortunately, ...

Emily Johnson

63

Brussels, Belgium

• Apr 1

Foreign nationals who want to visit or join a close family member living in Belgium can do so using the family reunification procedure. This procedure can be us...

Sophie

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 31

Strict rules apply when driving in Germany, and you’re not allowed to drive a car without supervision unless you are over 18 – even if you have a license in you...

David Miller

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